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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
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, El Loco Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu throws a nice looking combination but Clanger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clanger throws a leg kick but Abreu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clanger throws a leg kick but Abreu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abreu is fending him off so far but Clanger persists. Nope, Abreu circles away and we're back to standing.
Abreu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Abreu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abreu but Abreu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abreu throws an overhand right that lands on Clanger's shoulder, as Clanger tries to avoid the shot.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown but Abreu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clanger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Clanger lands a heavy elbow.
Clanger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Clanger punching from mount but Abreu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Abreu is bucking up trying to escape but Clanger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abreu because Clanger loaded up on that one.
Clanger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Clanger looking to ground and pound but Abreu is blocking nicely.
Clanger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Clanger unloads with some shots from mount but Abreu bucks and avoids them well.
Clanger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Clanger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Clanger 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.
Clanger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Abreu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clanger.
Clanger is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abreu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abreu shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clanger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Clanger.
Abreu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clanger.
Poor strikes thrown by Clanger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clanger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clanger unloads with some shots from mount but Abreu bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws some wild stikes that Abreu manages to avoid easily.
Clanger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Abreu hang on?
Clanger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abreu is looking to escape.
Abreu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clanger content just to control the position here.
Abreu is bucking up trying to escape but Clanger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clanger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clanger won't let Abreu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Abreu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clanger.
Clanger controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger trying to control but Abreu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Clanger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abreu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clanger moves forwards but Abreu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abreu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abreu throws a series of strikes that have Clanger backpedaling.
Clanger misses with a shot to the body
and Abreu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abreu fails to land with a series of punches.
Abreu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clanger throws out a leg kick but Abreu moves out of range and Clanger only half commits.
Abreu slips under a jab.
Abreu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clanger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abreu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger won't allow Abreu to get back to his feet.
Clanger content to stall in guard here.
Clanger is looking to work some ground and pound but Abreu has wrist control.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Abreu keeps moving.
Clanger advances to half guard.
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.
Abreu is looking for a sweep. Clanger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clanger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clanger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abreu defending well though.
Abreu wants to get back to his feet.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
Clanger thows a huge punch but Abreu dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clanger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abreu tries to bum rush Clanger with a series of wild strikes but Clanger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abreu throws a big shot that misses.
Abreu blocks a leg kick.
El Loco Abreu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger tries to move into range but Abreu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abreu lands an overhand right.
Clanger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Loco Abreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clanger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abreu counters with a nice body shot.
Abreu checks a low kick from Clanger.
Clanger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clanger stalling.
Abreu looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger 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.
Clanger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clanger wants to pass to mount but Abreu is defending the position.
Abreu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clanger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Abreu's thigh. Abreu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abreu keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but El Loco Abreu 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!
Clanger throws out a leg kick but Abreu moves out of range and Clanger only half commits.
Abreu checks a leg kick.
Clanger has closed the distance and engaged Abreu in a clinch.
Clanger struggles to land a body shot inside as Abreu controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Abreu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clanger effectively controlling the action here.
Clanger swings wildly with an uppercut but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abreu takes a shot to the head.
Clanger manages to pull guard.
Abreu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger is pulling down on Abreu's head. It's preventing any offense from Abreu, at least for the moment.
Abreu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clanger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abreu!
Clanger scoring with strikes but Abreu is staying in there.
Abreu is bucking up trying to escape but Clanger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Abreu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clanger lands a big shot there that rocks Abreu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clanger looking to control but Abreu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Abreu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Abreu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger with the ground and pound from mount.
Abreu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Clanger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clanger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abreu is on top in guard.
Abreu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu won't allow Clanger to sweep him here.
Clanger is working hard here to advance position.
Yonsil Clanger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clanger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abreu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clanger's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abreu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clanger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abreu manages to get himself to full guard.
Clanger postures up in Abreu's guard and throws a big left but Abreu blocks it.
Clanger is stalling in the full guard.
Clanger trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonsil Clanger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clanger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonsil Clanger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gambo Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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327 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gambo Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Gambatesa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas prevents Gambatesa from breaking the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas swings around for an armbar but Gambatesa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.
Gambatesa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Gambatesa is controlling him.
Gambatesa pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gambatesa is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gambatesa to get the leverage.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Gambatesa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Gambatesa stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas looks gassed!
Gambatesa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambatesa 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.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Gambatesa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gambatesa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gambatesa trying to control the pace.
Gambatesa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thomas!
Gambatesa forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gambatesa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Thomas is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gambatesa has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Thomas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gambo Gambatesa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roan Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Nazario de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Nazario de Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roan Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Nazario de Lima!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Lima looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall cracks de Lima with an open hand slap.
It looks like Luis Nazario de Lima has been cut.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall goes for a takedown attempt but de Lima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall scores with a one two! de Lima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luis Nazario de Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but de Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de Lima misses with a straight left.
Nice combo by Marshall! Oh, that's hurt him - de Lima falls to the canvas and Marshall follows him into side control.
Marshall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marshall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
de Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marshall moves into the clinch successfully.
de Lima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
de Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall pulls de Lima into guard.
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
de Lima postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but de Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in de Lima's guard.
de Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall trying to control but de Lima is working from the bottom.
de Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! de Lima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! de Lima has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
de Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall working for submissions but it's allowed de Lima to get to half guard.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
de Lima trying to pass the guard but Marshall defending well.
de Lima is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
de Lima wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
de Lima throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from de Lima.
de Lima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshall on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
de Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
de Lima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marshall on the side of the head.
It looks like Roan Marshall has been cut.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall connects with a crisp jab.
Marshall clinches.
de Lima wants to break free but Marshall has control.
de Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but de Lima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite de Lima's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from de Lima fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from de Lima fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roan Marshall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from de Lima.
Marshall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with de Lima, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall wants a takedown but no success here.
de Lima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
de Lima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
de Lima gets underhooks to prevent Marshall's takedown attempt.
de Lima has had enough of the clinch but Marshall keeps him there for the moment.
de Lima is trying to force a seperation but Marshall has the dominant position.
de Lima manages to break the clinch.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up with de Lima, looking for a takedown. Marshall pushes de Lima against the cage but de Lima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roan Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall slips under a jab.
Marshall staying out of range there.
de Lima 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.
Marshall looks for a takedown but de Lima sprawls well.
Roan Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de Lima.
de Lima leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from de Lima misses.
Roan Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
de Lima misses with a straight right.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
de Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
de Lima throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
de Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Lima misses with a looping right.
de Lima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marshall slips a jab from de Lima.
Marshall doesn't manage to clinch there - de Lima circles away.
Marshall throws a combination. de Lima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Luis Nazario de Lima's cut even more.
de Lima throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
de Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall defending well as de Lima loads up on a big left hand.
de Lima misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
de Lima throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts de Lima as he jumps to the side.
Marshall moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall prevents de Lima from breaking the clinch.
de Lima tries to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling the position.
de Lima is trying to break the clinch but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
de Lima is trying to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling him.
de Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from de Lima fails to land.
de Lima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
de Lima prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from de Lima.
de Lima is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall has double underhooks.
de Lima misses with the head strike.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. de Lima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marshall is trying to drag de Lima to the mat but de Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
de Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall looking for a takedown.
de Lima breaks from the clinch.
de Lima looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
de Lima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de Lima missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with de Lima but de Lima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
de Lima throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Luis Nazario de Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall throws a series of punches but de Lima avoids them all with ease.
de Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall's shoulder, as Marshall tries to avoid the shot.
de Lima misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - de Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
de Lima looks to throw the jab but Marshall is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
de Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by de Lima.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from de Lima.
A swing and a miss from de Lima.
Marshall staying out of range there.
de Lima misses the jab.
de Lima misses with a straight right.
de Lima misses with a looping right.
Marshall throws a right hand that de Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that de Lima also avoids with ease.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de Lima.
Marshall darts in and clinches de Lima up against the cage.
Marshall prevents de Lima from breaking the clinch.
de Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marshall is trying to control the position but de Lima postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Lima wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
de Lima postures up.
de Lima pushing down on Marshall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. de Lima is working away from the top position though.
de Lima moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Marshall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no de Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Nazario de Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from de Lima.
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from de Lima.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by de Lima.
Marshall moves out of range as de Lima strikes.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but de Lima is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Marshall or perhaps it was just good defense by de Lima which made him look bad.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roan Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Lima misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
de Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
de Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall's shoulder, as Marshall tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall works over de Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
Marshall takes one to the side of the head.
de Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
de Lima misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Lima throws a big shot that misses.
de Lima misses with a looping left.
de Lima throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
de Lima looks to throw the jab but Marshall is out of range.
de Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from de Lima misses.
de Lima misses the jab.
de Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
de Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
de Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
de Lima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshall tries for a takedown but de Lima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - de Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
de Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
de Lima throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Lima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marshall pulls guard successfully.
de Lima wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
de Lima trying to move into half guard but instead Marshall has managed to sweep!
Marshall drops back, looking for a kneebar! de Lima looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. de Lima looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from de Lima!
de Lima working the strikes but Marshall uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
de Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from de Lima.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marshall clinches with his opponent.
de Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
de Lima swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall tries to pull guard but de Lima won't allow it.
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Marshall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
de Lima is trying to control Marshall's posture but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall tries to stand but de Lima is controlling his head.
Marshall wants to control but de Lima is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Lima dodges the ground and pound from Marshall.
Marshall misses with the ground and pound.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but de Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
de Lima tries to buck Marshall off but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall working the ground and pound but de Lima is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roan Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roan Marshall!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Aphex Twin-Come To Daddy. The key to victory for Richard James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Acton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton slips a straight right by James.
Acton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Acton postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acton defends well.
Acton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Acton looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stands and throws Acton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Acton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Acton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Acton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Acton wants to control but James postures up.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James has hold of Acton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Acton seems comfortable defending it but James has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Acton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Acton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but James couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaness Vision (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaness Vision had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaness Vision!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Rees!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vision closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jay Rees has been cut.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Vision lands a nice knee to the body.
Rees looks gassed!
Vision lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vision landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Vision drops Rees with a big knee straight up the middle! Rees is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rees is rocked!
Vision closes the distance and pushes Rees back into the cage.
Rees is still on wobbly legs! Can Vision finish him?
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision crunches a lovely knee into Rees's ribcage.
Vision landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Vision.
Rees seems to have recovered his senses.
Rees takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Vision presses Rees against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vision throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vision utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rees can't break the clinch.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Rees tries to break free but Vision pushes him back against the cage.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vision.
Rees is trying to break free.
Rees working hard to break the clinch.
Rees is trying to stall.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
Rees looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rees wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rees takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vision is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vision lands a knee to the body.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Vision throws an elbow but misses.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but Rees blocks with his arms.
Rees is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vision working Rees over with knees to the body.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vision.
Rees looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Rees gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vision.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rees blocks it with crossed arms.
Vision misses with an elbow over the top.
Rees tries to circle away but Vision has him pinned against the cage.
Vision lands a nice knee to the body.
Rees on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Rees's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rees's efforts to push away.
Rees takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Rees's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Rees wants to break free but Vision has control.
Vision has Rees pushed against the cage.
Rees has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
Vision using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Rees is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vision.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Rees wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vision lands an elbow just above Rees 's eye.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rees is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Rees wants to break free but Vision has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vision obliges.
Rees blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Vision.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rees working hard to break the clinch.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Rees tries to break free but Vision pushes him back against the cage.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision misses with a knee to the head.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but Rees blocks with his arms.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Vision.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but Rees blocks with his arms.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision prevents Rees from breaking the clinch.
Vision goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rees prevents it.
Rees has had enough of the clinch but Vision keeps him there for the moment.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Vision throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rees blocks it with crossed arms.
Rees wants to break free but Vision has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Vision.
Rees takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rees is trying to force a seperation but Vision has the dominant position.
Rees can't break the clinch.
Rees tries to circle away but Vision has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaness Vision dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Rees's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Rees does no damage.
Rees pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rees swinging wilding here.
Rees avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vision moves into the clinch.
Vision holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vision lands a takedown into guard.
Vision gets to his feet - Rees follows without any prompting.
Rees tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vision moves into the clinch.
Vision holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vision obliges.
Vision landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rees wants to break free but Vision has control.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rees wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vision scores a nice knee to the body.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vaness Vision has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rees wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but Rees is blocking nicely.
Rees is trying to break free.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rees is trying to force a seperation but Vision has the dominant position.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Rees wants to get back to striking at distance but Vision won't allow it.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Vision crunches a lovely knee into Rees's ribcage.
Vision lands a nice knee to the body.
Rees is trying to break the clinch but Vision has him pressed against the cage.
Vision makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rees wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vision utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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.
Vision lands a good knee to the midsection. Rees won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Vision.
Rees wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vision lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rees working hard to break the clinch.
Vision gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vision gets to his feet - Rees follows without any prompting.
Vision closes the distance and clinches.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rees is trying to break the clinch but Vision is controlling him.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision prevents Rees from breaking the clinch.
Vision tightens his grip and picks Rees up, before dumping him to the ground. Rees manages to land in guard.
Vision stands up and waves to Rees to follow him.
Vision is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision blocks a head kick by Rees.
Vision is looking to clinch but Rees is avoiding it.
Vision wants to clinch.
Jay Rees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vision tries to clinch but Rees moves out of range.
Vision gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Vision.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the body.
Rees looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
Rees wants to get back to striking at distance but Vision won't allow it.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Vision keeps control of Rees as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rees can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Vision.
A knee to the head by Vision.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision has Rees pressed against the cage, preventing Rees from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vision.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
Vision landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision landing knees to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vision lands a good knee to the midsection. Rees won't want to take too many of those.
Vision is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rees can do to turn this around?
Rees is trying to break free.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Vision.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but Rees is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vision obliges.
Vision misses with a knee strike.
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaness Vision dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Rees's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vision looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vision tries for a takedown but Rees sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rees lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Rees.
Vision moves in looking to clinch but Rees pushes him off.
Rees throws a series of punches but Vision moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vision doesn't manage to clinch there - Rees circles away.
Vision moves into range and clinches up with Rees.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rees's efforts to push away.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Vision tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rees avoids it.
Vision looking to throw knees to the head but Rees is blocking nicely.
Vision comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rees breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rees circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision closes the distance and clinches.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vision putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rees in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rees is trying to break free.
Vision crunches a lovely knee into Rees's ribcage.
Vision unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rees lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vision lands with a light punch inside.
Vision with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Rees wants to get back to striking at distance but Vision won't allow it.
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision landing knees to the head.
Vision connects with a knee to the head.
Vision utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vision tries a knee to the head but Rees blocks it.
Vision controlling the action here for a moment.
Rees is trying to break the clinch but Vision is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vision with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rees can't break the clinch.
Rees wants to get back to striking at distance but Vision won't allow it.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Vision works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vision stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vision forces Rees back against the cage and clinches.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Vision.
Vision tries a knee to the head but Rees blocks it.
Rees is trying to break the clinch but Vision is controlling him.
Vision is stalling here.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Vision with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vision landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rees is trying to break the clinch but Vision is controlling him.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision pulls guard.
Vision pulls Rees in close to his closed guard and prevents Rees from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vision manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vision wants to clinch.
Rees will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vision fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vision tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rees swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Vision takes the fight into the clinch.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision landing knees to the body.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision lands a knee to the head.
Vision prevents Rees from breaking the clinch.
Rees lands a right hand.
Rees takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vision connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rees's face.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision with a knee to the head.
Rees wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vision lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vision keeps control of Rees as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaness Vision is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vision scores with a knee to the head.
Vision misses with a knee strike.
Vision keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rees's efforts to push away.
Rees tries to break the clinch but Vision is controlling the position.
Jay Rees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rees takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaness Vision showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vision, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaness Vision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Randlecan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Garcia!
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, Devon Randlecan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randlecan moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Randlecan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Luis Garcia has been cut.
Randlecan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia tries to stall but Randlecan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Randlecan lands a takedown into guard.
Randlecan postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randlecan defends well.
Randlecan is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randlecan trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randlecan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia striking off his back but it's not causing Randlecan any problems.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Randlecan slips an elbow through the middle.
Randlecan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Randlecan slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randlecan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randlecan lands a couple of elbows.
Randlecan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randlecan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randlecan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randlecan working some strikes from top position.
Randlecan lands a couple of digs.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Randlecan pushes his legs off easily.
Randlecan postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randlecan trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Randlecan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randlecan cracks Garcia with a solid left hand.
Randlecan landing some decent shots from guard.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randlecan distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randlecan working some strikes from top position.
Randlecan lands a couple of elbows.
Randlecan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Randlecan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randlecan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randlecan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randlecan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randlecan scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randlecan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randlecan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randlecan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randlecan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randlecan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Randlecan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randlecan works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randlecan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randlecan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randlecan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randlecan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Randlecan from controlling successfully.
Randlecan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randlecan landing with the ground and pound.
Randlecan with a nice head shot there.
Randlecan lands a couple of elbows.
Randlecan is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Randlecan from controlling successfully.
Randlecan works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Randlecan stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Randlecan slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randlecan works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Randlecan connects with a couple of short punches.
Randlecan passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Randlecan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Garcia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randlecan closes the distance and clinches.
Randlecan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Randlecan in his half guard.
Randlecan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randlecan working the head and body with strikes.
Randlecan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Randlecan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randlecan 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.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Randlecan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randlecan slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Randlecan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Randlecan lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Randlecan there.
Randlecan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randlecan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randlecan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Randlecan 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.
Randlecan lands with a punch from half guard.
Randlecan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randlecan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Devon Randlecan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randlecan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Randlecan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randlecan working Garcia over with strikes.
Randlecan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Randlecan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randlecan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randlecan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Randlecan there.
Randlecan 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.
Randlecan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Randlecan working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Randlecan 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. Randlecan connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Randlecan is controlling well.
Randlecan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Randlecan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Randlecan uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia.
Randlecan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?
A nice elbow there by Randlecan.
Randlecan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
Randlecan looking to finish Garcia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garcia!
Randlecan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Randlecan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Garcia is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Randlecan.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randlecan with shots to the head and body - Garcia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Randlecan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garcia looks a forlorn figure.
Randlecan unloading with bombs!
Randlecan lands a nice shot to the head.
Randlecan scoring with strikes but Garcia is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randlecan dominating with strikes here.
Randlecan breaks from Garcia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Randlecan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randlecan looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Randlecan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Garcia can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Randlecan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luis Garcia'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. This is the final round!
Randlecan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Randlecan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia is not content to let Randlecan control the position.
Randlecan working the head and body with strikes.
Randlecan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randlecan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randlecan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randlecan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randlecan working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randlecan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randlecan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Randlecan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randlecan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randlecan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randlecan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randlecan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randlecan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randlecan is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randlecan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randlecan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randlecan is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia has hold of Randlecan's hands but Randlecan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randlecan working the head and body with strikes.
Randlecan working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randlecan lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Randlecan lands with a punch from half guard.
Devon Randlecan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randlecan lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia has hold of Randlecan's hands but Randlecan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Randlecan connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Randlecan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Randlecan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randlecan content to control rather than advance.
Randlecan is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randlecan lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Randlecan in his half guard.
Randlecan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randlecan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luis Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Randlecan there.
Randlecan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but Randlecan mounts him!
A nice elbow there by Randlecan.
Randlecan controlling from the full mount.
Randlecan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Randlecan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randlecan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garcia looks a forlorn figure.
Randlecan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Randlecan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randlecan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Randlecan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooreal comes into the arena with Forever blaring out of the sound system. Palowakski has chosen Burning Down the House as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooreal gets caught flat footed, as Palowakski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Palowakski stands up over Tooreal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palowakski stops Tooreal from standing up.
Palowakski preventing the sweep.
Palowakski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tooreal is keeping the position for now.
Tooreal keeping moving, preventing Palowakski from controlling successfully.
Palowakski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palowakski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tooreal's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski wants to control but Tooreal is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palowakski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Fred Palowakski has been cut.
Palowakski wants to clinch up but Tooreal keeps it at a distance.
Tooreal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palowakski.
Tooreal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palowakski tries to avoid it but Tooreal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palowakski to the ground. Palowakski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tooreal clinches with his opponent.
Palowakski lands a body shot.
Palowakski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tooreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palowakski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tooreal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski ducks under a wild hook from Tooreal.
Palowakski tries to clinch up but Tooreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Tooreal.
Palowakski looks to clinch
and Tooreal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tooreal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palowakski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dwayne Tooreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Palowakski.
Palowakski misses the jab.
Palowakski throws a combination that misses
and Tooreal counters with a straight right hand.
Palowakski looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski has his takedown stuffed
and Tooreal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tooreal tries to clinch up.
Palowakski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tooreal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tooreal.
Tooreal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tooreal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palowakski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tooreal tests Palowakski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tooreal lands a left and a right that send Palowakski crashing to the mat, dazed. Tooreal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
No joy there for Tooreal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tooreal throws a series of punches but Palowakski moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tooreal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tooreal tries to close the distance and clinch but Palowakski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tooreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Palowakski circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Tooreal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Palowakski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tooreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Palowakski circles away.
Tooreal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tooreal tries to bum rush Palowakski with a series of wild strikes but Palowakski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palowakski looks to clinch
and Tooreal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dwayne Tooreal is winning the standup battle so far.
Palowakski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tooreal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Palowakski fails to pull guard.
Palowakski is breathing heavily.
Tooreal is looking to control Palowakski's arms but Palowakski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tooreal has his back to the cage.
Palowakski scores with a shot to the side of Tooreal's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
Tooreal is looking to control Palowakski's arms but Palowakski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tooreal has his back to the cage.
Palowakski has Tooreal pressed against the cage, preventing Tooreal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tooreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Palowakski is predictable there
and Tooreal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palowakski looks to throw the jab but Tooreal is out of range.
Tooreal dodges the punch combination from Palowakski.
Tooreal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palowakski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palowakski wants it to stay on the feet.
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.
Tooreal moves away from the strike by Palowakski.
Palowakski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Tooreal does no damage.
Palowakski misses with a looping left.
Dwayne Tooreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palowakski tries to clinch
and Palowakski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palowakski misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Tooreal.
Palowakski is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal scores with a jab to the head.
Palowakski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palowakski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palowakski wants to clinch
and Tooreal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Palowakski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Palowakski tries to clinch but Tooreal moves away
and Tooreal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tooreal throws a right hand that Palowakski ducks under and follows up with a left that Palowakski also avoids with ease.
Tooreal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palowakski.
Nice takedown defense from Tooreal. No joy for Palowakski on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tooreal.
Palowakski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palowakski wants to pass the guard but Tooreal is defending well.
Tooreal wants to control but Palowakski is keeping busy.
Tooreal is defending against the submission attempts here by Palowakski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tooreal is refusing to be controlled, as Palowakski sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Tooreal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Palowakski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Palowakski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palowakski misses the body punch
and Tooreal counters with a series of strikes. Palowakski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tooreal drops Palowakski with a beautiful combination! Palowakski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tooreal is looking for the KO!
Palowakski is rocked!
Tooreal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palowakski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tooreal misses with a series of wild punches.
Palowakski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tooreal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palowakski moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tooreal smiles and moves away.
Palowakski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tooreal.
Tooreal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Palowakski wants to clinch
letting Tooreal counter with a right hand.
Tooreal lands a right hook to the body.
Fred Palowakski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Palowakski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tooreal.
Tooreal tries to bum rush Palowakski with a series of wild strikes but Palowakski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palowakski looks to land a left hand but Tooreal moved out of range nicely.
Palowakski shoots in and drives through. Tooreal sprawls well.
Tooreal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palowakski tries to clinch up
enabling Tooreal to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palowakski circles away quickly and effectively.
Palowakski looks to land a right hand but Tooreal moved out of range.
Tooreal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tooreal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tooreal counters with a nice leg kick.
Tooreal wants to clinch up but Palowakski keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tooreal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tooreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palowakski.
Tooreal is looking to clinch.
Tooreal looks to land a combination but Palowakski avoids it well.
Tooreal misses with a takedown attempt
and Palowakski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Tooreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palowakski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tooreal.
Palowakski misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Tooreal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tooreal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Tooreal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Georges Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Rocha keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocha lands a few punches from side control.
Silva looking for a sweep but Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rocha is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Rocha with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rocha landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha lands a big shot to the head and Silva winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Georges Rocha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tajhon Blahs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cotton Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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164 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tajhon Blahs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cotton Hill!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahs misses with a body shot.
Blahs throws the kick towards the body but Hill avoids it.
Blahs gets the takedown into side control.
Blahs trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Blahs looks up at the clock and then as Hill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blahs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Blahs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahs looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blahs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blahs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blahs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hill looks a forlorn figure.
Blahs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahs lands a big shot there that rocks Hill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blahs lands with some strikes.
Blahs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hill's face.
Hill wants to control but Blahs is having none of it.
Hill throwing hammer fists to the chest of Blahs. What's that going to do exactly?
Blahs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Blahs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blahs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
Blahs lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahs landing punches.
Blahs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blahs working the ground and pound effectively.
Blahs avoids the attempt from Hill to control.
Blahs lands a heavy elbow.
Blahs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hill is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hill regains half guard.
Hill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blahs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blahs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Blahs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Blahs!
Hill looks gassed!
Blahs working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Hill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blahs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blahs grinds an elbow into Hill's temple.
Hill wants to control but Blahs postures up.
Blahs trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blahs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tajhon Blahs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blahs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hill to the mat! Hill manages to get full guard.
Blahs pushes down on Hill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Blahs is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
Hill manages to get to full guard.
Tajhon Blahs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blahs defends it easily.
Blahs 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blahs chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill working for a triangle but Blahs defends it easily.
Hill punching from the bottom - just letting Blahs know he's still in a fight.
Hill has his foot on Blahs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blahs works his way back into a safe position though.
Blahs is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Blahs is working Hill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Blahs from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blahs thows a big elbow that misses.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Blahs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blahs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Blahs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill moves away from the strike by Blahs.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Blahs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blahs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blahs misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Blahs.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Blahs shows good takedown defense.
Tajhon Blahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cotton Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blahs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blahs.
Blahs is looking to score with low kicks.
Hill has his takedown stuffed
and Blahs counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blahs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blahs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hill's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blahs working Hill over with strikes.
Hill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blahs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Hill is staying active underneath Blahs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tajhon Blahs dominated that second 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.
Blahs connects with a jab.
Hill closes the distance but Blahs moves to the side
and Blahs counters with a nice body kick.
Hill thows a body shot but no joy.
Blahs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Blahs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hill. Hill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blahs swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Blahs misses with a straight left.
Blahs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hill taking shots to the head.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Blahs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blahs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blahs with the ground and pound from mount.
Hill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahs trying to control from Hill's half guard. Hill has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blahs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blahs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blahs distracts Hill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hill trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Blahs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blahs has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Blahs passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Blahs there.
Blahs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hill to get to his feet.
Blahs misses the jab.
Blahs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blahs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blahs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blahs wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blahs is staying active.
Hill has hold of Blahs's hands but Blahs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blahs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blahs tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blahs throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Hill there.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blahs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blahs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four 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.
Blahs throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Blahs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blahs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Blahs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blahs.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blahs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blahs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blahs looking for a takedown.
Hill jumps guard but Blahs stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tajhon Blahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cotton Hill.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blahs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill is working for takedown but Blahs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tajhon Blahs clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blahs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Hill throws a series of punches but Blahs avoids them all with ease.
Blahs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill tries to clinch up
and Blahs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blahs shoots in and bounces Hill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blahs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hill is tightening it up a little... Blahs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blahs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blahs taps out! nice BJJ there by Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cotton Hill!
Cotton Hill is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bodybag (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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bodybag!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bodybag.
Bodybag cracks Sabio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bodybag clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bodybag fails to land.
Bodybag cracks Sabio with a nice body shot.
Sabio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bodybag moves into the clinch.
Sabio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bodybag is leaning against Sabio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sabio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bodybag tries a body shot but Sabio blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bodybag.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bodybag.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabio.
Sabio jumps into guard, dragging Bodybag to the mat.
Bodybag wants to control from the top but Sabio keeps moving.
Sabio 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.
Bodybag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bodybag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bodybag has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sabio is proving hard to escape from.
Sabio pulls Bodybag in close to prevent any damage.
Bodybag decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Bodybag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bodybag forces Sabio back against the cage and clinches.
Sabio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabio defending well as Bodybag loads up on a big left hand.
Johnny Bodybag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bodybag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabio looks for the body kick but Bodybag saw that one coming.
Bodybag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bodybag moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio slows down the pace here.
Sabio is trying to break the clinch but Bodybag is controlling him.
Bodybag lands an uppercut.
Sabio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabio blocks a body shot from Bodybag.
Sabio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sabio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bodybag tries to work over Sabio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabio.
Bodybag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabio breaks the clinch.
Bodybag throws a shot from downtown. Sabio moves away and avoids it.
Bodybag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabio.
Bodybag moves in looking to clinch but Sabio pushes him off.
Bodybag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Sabio.
Sabio misses with an uppercut. Bodybag saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag tries to clinch there but Sabio circles away.
Sabio throws a head kick but Bodybag moves out of range.
Sabio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Johnny Bodybag has been cut.
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabio misses with a wild body shot.
Bodybag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bodybag scores with a jab.
Johnny Bodybag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bodybag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Sabio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodybag takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Bodybag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bodybag's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sabio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabio throws a low kick but Bodybag avoids it.
A jab from Bodybag misses.
Bodybag misses with a few strikes there.
Bodybag lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabio off the cage and back into rage.
Bodybag scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ariel Sabio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bodybag lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bodybag.
Bodybag misses with a double jab.
Sabio misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bodybag misses the target.
Sabio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bodybag is out of range and Sabio settles back down.
Bodybag 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag throws a hook but Sabio avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sabio.
Sabio thuds a left hand into Bodybag's body.
Sabio swats away the attempt to clinch by Bodybag.
Bodybag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bodybag checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bodybag with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sabio to score with a decent uppercut.
Ariel Sabio is winning the standup battle so far.
Bodybag doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabio circles away.
Sabio moves out of range as Bodybag strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag blocks a leg kick.
Sabio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bodybag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabio is looking to land body kicks.
Sabio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sabio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sabio prevents Bodybag from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sabio is working for a submission of some sort.
Bodybag makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bodybag.
Sabio slips nicely into half guard.
Bodybag is defending against the submission attempts here by Sabio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bodybag controlling the position for now.
Bodybag wants to get back to full guard but Sabio has mounted him!
Bodybag is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bodybag gets back to half guard.
Bodybag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sabio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Bodybag will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bodybag's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bodybag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bodybag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sabio throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bodybag. Sabio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bodybag.
Sabio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sabio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag cracks Sabio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bodybag avoids the head kick by Sabio.
Bodybag clinches up against the cage.
Sabio is looking to break free of the clinch but Bodybag has double underhooks.
Sabio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bodybag's elbow.
Bodybag prevents a body shot from Sabio.
Bodybag lands with a left to the head.
Sabio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bodybag controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Sabio.
Sabio tries a body shot but Bodybag blocks it.
Bodybag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bodybag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bodybag.
Sabio blocks an uppercut.
Bodybag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sabio throws a head punch that misses.
Sabio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabio misses with a body punch.
Sabio is trying to maintain a safe position but Bodybag gets an underhook and turns Sabio into the cage.
Sabio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bodybag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabio lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bodybag as Sabio tries to tie him up.
Bodybag lands a body shot.
Bodybag lands a nice uppercut.
Sabio misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabio blocking some punches.
Bodybag is leaning against Sabio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bodybag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabios head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sabio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Bodybag.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bodybag's elbow.
Sabio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bodybag has him pressed against the cage.
Bodybag prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabio wants to break free but Bodybag has control.
Bodybag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Sabio goes for a takedown attempt but Bodybag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sabio walks into a straight right hand from Bodybag.
Bodybag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabio moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bodybag.
A big left from Bodybag misses.
Sabio keeps the fight on the outside.
Bodybag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sabio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bodybag clinches with his opponent.
Bodybag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bodybag.
Sabio is trying to maintain a safe position but Bodybag gets an underhook and turns Sabio into the cage.
Sabio blocks an uppercut.
Sabio is trying to break the clinch but Bodybag has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bodybag.
Sabio tries to work over Bodybag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Bodybag scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bodybag scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabio tries a body shot but Bodybag blocks it.
Johnny Bodybag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sabio is trying to drag Bodybag to the mat but Bodybag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Sabio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Sabio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bodybag misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bodybag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sabio's efforts to push away.
Sabio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bodybag lands with a left to the head.
Sabio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bodybag controls his hands.
Sabio struggles to land a body shot inside as Bodybag controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bodybag fails to land.
Sabio working aggressively here.
Bodybag is leaning against Sabio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bodybag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bodybag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bodybag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabios head.
Sabio is trying to force a seperation but Bodybag has the dominant position.
Bodybag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bodybag.
Sabio takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bodybag really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bodybag's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sabio takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Sabio.
Nice body punch from Sabio.
Sabio ducks under a wild hook from Bodybag.
Bodybag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bodybag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bodybag scores with a hook to the body. Sabio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bodybag just misses with a punch to the body.
Bodybag throws a big shot that misses.
Bodybag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bodybag is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag tries to clinch but Sabio moves out of range.
Bodybag tries to clinch up but Sabio circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bodybag misses with a hook. Sabio ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bodybag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bodybag tries to clinch up but Sabio circles away and keeps his distance.
Bodybag moves in looking to clinch but Sabio pushes him off.
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Bodybag is looking to clinch but Sabio is avoiding it.
Bodybag falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sabio counters with a thumping low kick.
Bodybag looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabio is just out of range.
Sabio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bodybag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabio throws a series of punches but Bodybag moves out of range.
Sabio slips a jab from Bodybag.
Bodybag moves out of range of the strikes.
Bodybag fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag wants to clinch but Sabio slips to the side
and Sabio counters with a big head kick but Bodybag shrugs it off.
Bodybag throws a hook but Sabio blocks it.
Bodybag wants to clinch
and Sabio counters with a straight right hand.
Bodybag instigates a clinch.
Bodybag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabio misses with a punch to the body.
Sabio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sabio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sabio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bodybag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bodybag stops a takedown attempt from Sabio.
Bodybag can't find room to land a body shot as Sabio controls the action.
Sabio tries to break the clinch but Bodybag is controlling the position.
Sabio tries to stall but Bodybag uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bodybag works on Sabio's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Bodybag.
A hook to the body from Bodybag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabio working hard to break the clinch.
Bodybag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bodybag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sabio trying to stall but Bodybag improves his position.
A short uppercut from Bodybag.
Sabio misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands with a short shot to the head.
Sabio misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bodybag on the inside.
Bodybag lands a body punch.
Sabio wants to get back to striking at distance but Bodybag won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bodybag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Bodybag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sabio's efforts to push away.
Bodybag lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sabio fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bodybag scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bodybag lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bodybag lands a left hand.
Bodybag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Bodybag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Bodybag will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bodybag'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. This is the final round!
Bodybag uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabio has time to react.
Bodybag wants to clinch up but Sabio keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bodybag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabio feints and then cracks Bodybag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bodybag down.
Sabio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sabio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bodybag darts in trying to clinch
and Sabio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bodybag!
Bodybag throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sabio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bodybag really felt that one!
Bodybag is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sabio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bodybag tries to clinch but Sabio moves out of range.
Sabio misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabio throws a nice looking combination but Bodybag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabio lands a nice looking body shot.
Sabio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bodybag is out of range.
Sabio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bodybag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sabio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ariel Sabio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabio throws a sloppy head kick and Bodybag moves out of range easily.
Bodybag scores with a nice strike.
Sabio thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bodybag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabio moves out of range as Bodybag strikes.
Bodybag tries to clinch there but Sabio circles away.
Bodybag looks to land a right hand but Sabio moved out of range.
Bodybag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sabio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bodybag.
Bodybag misses with a hook to the body
and Sabio counters with an inside leg kick.
Sabio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag throws a hook but Sabio avoids it easily.
Sabio throws a head kick but Bodybag moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sabio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabio throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bodybag stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sabio follows into mount!
Bodybag is rocked!
Bodybag is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sabio locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bodybag is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ariel Sabio!
Ariel Sabio retains his welterweight title!
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