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Theatre of Dragons XIX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pontet Cyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xervian Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pontet Cyril could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xervian Naciamento's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pontet Cyril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xervian Naciamento!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naciamento throws a hook but Cyril avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Naciamento.
Naciamento misses with a hook to the body
and Cyril counters with a crisp one two that drops Naciamento! Cyril thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Naciamento to his feet! Naciamento is in big trouble!
Naciamento is rocked!
Naciamento throws a lazy uppercut
and Cyril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cyril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naciamento.
Cyril avoids the body shot from Naciamento.
Cyril throws a right and a left that Naciamento avoids nicely.
Naciamento moves out of range as Cyril strikes.
Naciamento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cyril.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cyril counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Xervian Naciamento has been cut.
Naciamento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cyril counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cyril.
Naciamento avoiding damage as Cyril throws knees to the body.
Cyril tries to circle away but Naciamento has him pinned against the cage.
Cyril manages to break the clinch.
Naciamento scores with a body shot.
Naciamento scores with a shot to the body.
Naciamento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Naciamento or perhaps it was just good defense by Cyril which made him look bad.
Naciamento looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento looks to land a left hand but Cyril moved out of range nicely.
Naciamento misses with a looping left.
Cyril swinging wildly here.
Naciamento swings widly with a right hand
and Cyril counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cyril.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyril was well out of range. Poor timing from Naciamento.
Cyril swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cyril lands with a kick to the temple. Naciamento shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Naciamento misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cyril to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Cyril.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyril will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cyril darts in and clinches Naciamento up against the cage.
Cyril breaks from the clinch.
Cyril throws a right and a left that Naciamento avoids nicely.
Naciamento circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naciamento moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pontet Cyril dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xervian Naciamento's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cyril tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Naciamento manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cyril throws a series of punches but Naciamento avoids them all with ease.
Naciamento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cyril counters with a series of strikes. Naciamento will be more careful next time no doubt.
Naciamento throws a right hand that misses
and Cyril counters with a left and a right... And another left! Naciamento is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pontet Cyril!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dog Beta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Minger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Beta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Minger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beta fails with the takedown.
Minger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minger is trying to stand.
Minger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beta.
Beta content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dog Beta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Minger misses with a leg kick
and Beta counters with a nice leg kick.
Beta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beta counters with a shoot takedown. Minger fights it but they end up in guard.
Beta sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dog Beta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Minger misses
and Beta counters with a nice leg kick.
Minger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beta counters with a single leg into guard. Minger didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beta is working Minger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beta is standing up over Minger. Minger looks to escape but Beta dives into side control.
Minger looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beta happy to just control the position for now.
Beta is working Minger over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beta controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Beta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minger throws a lazy head kick
and Beta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Minger won't be happy with that.
Beta in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Beta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Beta prefers to stall for the moment though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Minger for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dog Beta.
A head kick by Minger misses
and Beta counters with a good low kick that Minger was not able to check.
Minger is breathing heavily.
Beta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Minger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Beta stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Dog Beta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beta is defended easily by Minger.
Beta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beta is in Minger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beta stands and throws Minger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Minger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dog Beta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beta controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beta landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Beta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Minger misses
and Beta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minger trying to get back to full guard but Beta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Beta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Minger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minger is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Beta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dog Beta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dog Beta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Minger enables Beta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Minger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dog Beta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minger throws a lazy head kick
and Beta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beta passes Minger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robert Minger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minger can do to turn this around?
Well, if Beta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Beta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Beta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Guerra!
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, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guerra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guerra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua tries to clinch up but Guerra circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua tries to clinch up but Guerra circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerra tries to clinch up.
Guerra tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rua is looking to clinch but Guerra is avoiding it.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Guerra is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guerra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Guerra lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
Rua looks gassed!
Guerra manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guerra.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Guerra on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra drops Rua with a beautiful combination! Rua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guerra is looking for the KO!
Rua is rocked!
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerra closes the distance looking for a takedown. Guerra picks Rua up and slams him brutally to the floor. Rua is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Conrado Guerra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fuzzy Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian The Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Fury has chosen Eminem - White America as his entrance music. Julian The Fury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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201 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fuzzy Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian The Fury!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dunlop slaps away a takedown attempt from The Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dunlop throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting The Fury counter with a right hand.
Dunlop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Fury counters with a leg kick.
The Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Fury throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Fury slips under a jab from Dunlop.
The Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from The Fury misses.
Dunlop throws a looping overhand right but The Fury ducks down to avoid it.
The Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Dunlop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunlop misses with an uppercut. The Fury saw that one coming.
The Fury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunlop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Fury dives in and grabs Dunlop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunlop pushes down on The Fury's head and hops out.
Fuzzy Dunlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian The Fury.
The Fury looks gassed!
Dunlop swings for the body but The Fury moves out of range.
The Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Dunlop.
The Fury swings widly with a right hand
and Dunlop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop scores with a jab to the body.
The Fury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunlop. That snapped The Fury's head back.
Dunlop scores with a jab.
Dunlop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunlop tests The Fury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Fury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunlop lands a right hook to the body.
The Fury walks into a jab.
Dunlop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuzzy Dunlop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunlop lands with a good body shot.
The Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunlop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunlop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunlop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunlop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunlop.
The Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop lands a right hook to the body.
Dunlop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunlop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunlop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Fury takes one to the chin there.
The Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunlop lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Dunlop coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Dunlop.
Dunlop scores with a hook to the body. The Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunlop connects with a right hand. The Fury shakes it off.
Nice cross by Dunlop.
Dunlop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunlop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Fury momentarily.
The Fury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by Dunlop - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Fury's head.
Dunlop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Fury back to the cage. Dunlop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Fury is rocked!
Dunlop scores with a punch to the head.
Dunlop dips to his left and cracks The Fury with an uppercut!
The Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunlop finish him?
Julian The Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunlop throws out a powerful jab.
The Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
The Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Dunlop.
The Fury walks into a left hand.
Dunlop dips to his left and cracks The Fury with an uppercut!
Dunlop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunlop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunlop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dunlop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunlop scores with a shot to the body.
Dunlop digs a good hook to The Fury's body.
Dunlop catches The Fury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Dunlop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunlop.
Dunlop jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunlop lands a lovely overhand right.
Dunlop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunlop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dunlop scores with a shot to the body.
Dunlop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Fury's hands.
The Fury is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dunlop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Fury.
The Fury closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dunlop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dunlop scores with a decent looking hook.
The Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunlop lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunlop connects with a right hand. The Fury shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Dunlop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dunlop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunlop scores with a nice right hand.
Dunlop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Fury at a distance.
Dunlop scores with a shot to the body.
The Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Dunlop.
Dunlop lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Dunlop.
Dunlop connects with a right hand. The Fury shakes it off.
The Fury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunlop jabs The Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunlop fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunlop's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunlop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunlop lunges at The Fury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Fury's hand.
The Fury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Fury is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Dunlop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunlop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Fury back to the cage. Dunlop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlop catches The Fury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuzzy Dunlop is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunlop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Fury at a distance.
The Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunlop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dunlop scores with a decent looking hook.
Dunlop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Fury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunlop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Dunlop lands.
Dunlop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Dunlop.
Dunlop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Fury can do to turn this around?
Dunlop works the jab nicely.
Dunlop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch lands to the side of The Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Dunlop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop scores with a three punch combo!
Dunlop lands a slapping body shot.
Dunlop throws a shot to the body.
Dunlop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunlop scores with a body shot.
Dunlop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunlop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Dunlop misses.
A jab from Dunlop finds it's way through The Fury's defenses.
Dunlop jabs The Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunlop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Fury might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dunlop has got the better of the exchanges.
Dunlop throws out a powerful jab.
The Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Julian The Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunlop lands a slapping body shot.
Dunlop lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunlop connects with the punch.
The Fury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunlop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunlop scores with a sloppy right hand. The Fury should have avoided that one.
Dunlop lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunlop lands a jab to the nose.
The Fury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunlop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Fury has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunlop, as that shot connected.
Dunlop lands with a straight right. The Fury didn't see that one coming.
The Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dunlop connects with a body shot.
Dunlop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunlop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dunlop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Dunlop does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Fury with a poor takedown
and Dunlop counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunlop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dunlop counter with a right hand.
Fuzzy Dunlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian The Fury.
Dunlop works The Fury's body with a nice hook.
The Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunlop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Fury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunlop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Fury doesn't seem bothered though.
The Fury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunlop connects with a jab.
Dunlop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Fury has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Dunlop.
Dunlop scores with a nice head shot.
The Fury throws out a loose jab but Dunlop uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunlop catches The Fury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Dunlop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunlop.
Dunlop jabs The Fury right on the nose. The Fury blinks but takes it well.
Dunlop works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuzzy Dunlop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dunlop throws a series of punches but The Fury avoids them all with ease.
The Fury misses with a low kick.
Dunlop lands a jab to the head.
The Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Dunlop's shoulder, as Dunlop tries to avoid the shot.
Dunlop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Fury thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Dunlop.
Dunlop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunlop throws a series of punches but The Fury avoids them all with ease.
Dunlop lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunlop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Fury drops his hands momentarily and Dunlop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunlop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunlop lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunlop checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunlop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunlop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dunlop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunlop keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunlop as he connects with a hook.
Dunlop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunlop.
Dunlop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dunlop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunlop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunlop cracks The Fury with a good jab.
Dunlop lands with a straight right. The Fury didn't see that one coming.
The Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunlop lands a slapping body shot.
Dunlop lands a jab.
Dunlop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunlop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunlop.
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!
Dunlop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Dunlop.
Dunlop scores with a body shot.
The Fury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunlop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunlop lands a glancing blow to the side of The Fury's head.
The Fury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunlop works The Fury's body with a nice hook.
Dunlop stalks The Fury and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Fury's face. The Fury staggers backwards, shaken.
Dunlop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunlop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunlop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunlop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Fury at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dunlop. Beautiful body shot.
Dunlop connects with a jab.
Dunlop scores with a nice strike.
Dunlop works The Fury's body with a nice hook.
Dunlop lands a slapping body shot.
Dunlop lands a jab to the head.
Dunlop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dunlop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunlop lands a body shot.
Dunlop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunlop connects with a body shot that sends The Fury's belly button to the back.
Dunlop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunlop lands with a good body shot.
Dunlop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunlop. That snapped The Fury's head back.
The Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Dunlop.
Dunlop lands with a good body shot.
Dunlop scores with a body shot.
Dunlop stuns The Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Dunlop.
The Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunlop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Fury fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunlop avoids it really well and circles away.
The Fury drops his hands momentarily and Dunlop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Julian The Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunlop slips under a jab.
The Fury walks into a jab.
Good work by Dunlop as he checks the leg kick.
The Fury is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuzzy Dunlop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunlop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuzzy Dunlop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jacksonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Spider (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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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jacksonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Spider!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksonville wants to land a leg kick but Spider is out of range.
Spider tries to clinch up but Jacksonville circles away and keeps his distance.
Spider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacksonville throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spider.
A head kick by Jacksonville misses
and Spider counters with a left to the body.
Spider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spider lands a body shot.
Spider lands a body shot.
Spider scores with a knee to the head.
Spider with a knee to the head.
Spider leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spider obliges.
Jacksonville letting Spider take a breather here.
Spider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacksonville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spider landing knees to the head.
Spider pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksonville managing to block the knees to the body from Spider.
Spider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jacksonville working hard to break the clinch.
Spider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacksonville.
Spider pushes Jacksonville back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacksonville tries to break free but Spider pushes him back against the cage.
Spider lands an uppercut.
Spider crunches a lovely knee into Jacksonville's ribcage.
Jacksonville is breathing heavily.
Jacksonville takes a shot to the head.
Spider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacksonville tries to break the clinch but Spider is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Spider.
Spider is struggling to control the position.
Spider working Jacksonville over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacksonville.
Spider is stalling here.
Spider scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacksonville avoids it.
Jacksonville working hard to break the clinch.
Jacksonville managing to block the knees to the body from Spider.
Jacksonville blocks an elbow strike.
Spider misses with a knee to the head.
Spider lands a left hand.
Spider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacksonville lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spider backwards.
Spider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacksonville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spider has him pressed against the cage.
Spider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacksonville is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spider connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacksonville's face.
Spider throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacksonville up against the cage.
Jacksonville takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Spider.
Spider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spider lands a shoulder strike.
Spider tries to land knees in the clinch but Jacksonville avoids the damage to the body.
Jacksonville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacksonville managing to block the knees to the body from Spider.
A right hand to the body from Spider.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider scores with a knee to the head.
Spider lands a body punch.
Jacksonville drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacksonville wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spider leaning against his opponent.
Spider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacksonville backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spider.
Spider scores with a shot to the side of Jacksonville's head.
Spider misses with a knee to the head.
Spider holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksonville fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spider scores with a hook to the body.
Spider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacksonville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Spider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacksonville looks to throw a body kick
and Spider counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spider.
Spider works on Jacksonville's body with a couple of short punches.
Spider is pushing Jacksonville up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jacksonville is trying to force a seperation but Spider has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Spider.
Jacksonville misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spider has Jacksonville pressed against the cage, preventing Jacksonville from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spider stalling the fight.
Spider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacksonville's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spider.
Jacksonville tries to score a body lock takedown but Spider shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacksonville avoiding damage as Spider throws knees to the body.
Jacksonville tries to circle away but Spider has him pinned against the cage.
Spider tries to land a knee to the head but Jacksonville blocks with his arms.
Spider throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksonville manages to break the clinch.
Jacksonville misses with a leg kick.
Jacksonville motions for Spider to come forward. Jacksonville throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spider gets a clinch.
Jacksonville's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Spider - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacksonville tries to break free but Spider pushes him back against the cage.
Jacksonville wants a takedown.
Spider lands a shot to the body.
Spider scores with a shoulder strike.
Spider lands a good knee to the midsection. Jacksonville won't want to take too many of those.
Spider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacksonville has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spider lands a good knee to the midsection. Jacksonville won't want to take too many of those.
Dog Spider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spider slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksonvilles head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spider.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Spider.
Spider scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spider.
Spider trying to land knees to the body.
Spider is pushing Jacksonville up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spider is leaning against Jacksonville and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jacksonville avoiding damage as Spider throws knees to the body.
Spider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spider looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksonville is blocking nicely.
Spider working Jacksonville over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Spider.
Spider connects with a knee to the head.
Spider just leaning against Jacksonville, taking a breather.
Spider is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider works on Jacksonville's body with a couple of short punches.
Spider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacksonville.
Spider lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacksonville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spider connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacksonville's face.
Jacksonville has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spider is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Jacksonville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spider works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Spider.
A knee to the head by Spider.
Spider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Spider.
Spider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spider is struggling to control the position.
Spider scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacksonville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jacksonville takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spider lands a left hand.
Spider lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spider.
Spider comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spider landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacksonville takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spider lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spider landing knees to the body.
Spider with a knee to the head.
Spider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spider lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Spider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jacksonville misses with the body kick
and Spider counters by clinching up.
Spider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Spider.
Jacksonville wants a takedown.
Spider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacksonville is trying to force a seperation but Spider has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Spider.
Spider's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Spider.
Spider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacksonville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spider has Jacksonville pushed against the cage.
Spider tries to land knees in the clinch but Jacksonville avoids the damage to the body.
Jacksonville wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spider lands a nice shot to the body.
Spider has Jacksonville pressed against the cage.
Spider lands a knee to the body.
Spider landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spider.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Spider.
Jacksonville throws a leg kick
and Spider counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spider.
Felix Jacksonville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog Spider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacksonville up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spider.
Spider pushes Jacksonville back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spider looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksonville is blocking nicely.
Spider lands a shot to the body.
Spider stalling.
A right hand to the body from Spider.
Spider scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider takes a shot to the head.
Spider gets underhooks to prevent Jacksonville's takedown attempt.
Spider landing knees to the head.
Jacksonville's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacksonville tries to circle away but Spider has him pinned against the cage.
Spider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacksonville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacksonville is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville is trying to break the clinch but Spider has him pressed against the cage.
Spider lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacksonville is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jacksonville is trying to break the clinch but Spider is controlling him.
Spider tries to land a knee to the head but Jacksonville blocks with his arms.
Spider lands with a left to the head.
Jacksonville wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Jacksonville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacksonville struggles to land a body shot inside as Spider controls his hands.
Spider blocks a body shot from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spider pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spider landing knees to the head.
Spider effectively controlling the action here.
Spider with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Spider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spider 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Spider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Hieron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Carochinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Hieron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davi Carochinha's chin.
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183 lbs
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178 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Hieron!
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, Davi Carochinha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hieron swings widly with a right hand
and Carochinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hieron throws a combination that misses
and Carochinha counters with a nice uppercut.
Carochinha slips a jab and a cross from Hieron.
Hieron scores with the left hand. Carochinha knows he should have avoided that one.
Carochinha misses with a left hand
and Hieron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carochinha throws a hook but Hieron blocks it.
Hieron lands a head shot.
Carochinha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carochinha misses with the combination.
Carochinha misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Hieron does no damage.
Hieron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carochinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carochinha throws a jab when Hieron was well out of range.
Hieron lands a nice hook to Carochinha's body. Carochinha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carochinha.
Hieron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carochinha counters with a series of strikes. Hieron will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carochinha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hieron misses with a body shot.
Carochinha throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hieron counter with a right hand.
Hieron swings widly with a right hand
and Carochinha counters with a three punch combo that has Hieron backing up. Hieron nods at Carochinha to acknowledge the strikes.
Hieron misses with a straight left.
Hieron defending well as Carochinha loads up on a big left hand.
Hieron lands a jab to Carochinha's midsection.
A punch combination from Carochinha misses.
Carochinha scores with a nice right hand.
Hieron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carochinha eats them both and turns towards Hieron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hieron throws a lazy right hand but Carochinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hieron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carochinha throws out the jab.
Carochinha lands with a good body shot.
Carochinha throws an off balance right hand
letting Hieron counter with a right hand.
Hieron connects with a body shot.
Carochinha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carochinha cracks Hieron with a good jab.
Hieron slips a straight right by Carochinha.
Hieron throws a right hand that Carochinha ducks under and follows up with a left that Carochinha also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hieron throws out the jab.
Carochinha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hieron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Carochinha.
Good standup being displayed there by Hieron as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hieron.
Hieron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carochinha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hieron scores with a body shot.
Carochinha throws a lazy uppercut
and Hieron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hieron avoids the body shot from Carochinha.
Carochinha connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hieron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carochinha doesn't seem phased though.
Hieron looks to score with a jab to the body but Carochinha is just out of range.
Carochinha lands a jab.
Hieron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carochinha counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Carochinha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carochinha.
Hieron misses with a double jab
and Carochinha counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hieron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carochinha thinking.
A left lands for Hieron.
Carochinha throws a poor cross that misses
and Hieron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carochinha throws the left hand but Hieron avoids the punch easily.
Hieron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hieron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carochinha slips a jab from Hieron.
A combination from Hieron does no damage.
A big left from Carochinha misses.
Carochinha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hieron at a distance.
Carochinha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hieron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carochinha moves away.
Carochinha misses with an uppercut.
Carochinha lands a right hook to the body.
Hieron is breathing heavily.
Carochinha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hieron throws a right hand that Carochinha ducks under and follows up with a left that Carochinha also avoids with ease.
Hieron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hieron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hieron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hieron throws out a loose jab but Carochinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carochinha slips a jab and a cross from Hieron.
Carochinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carochinha lands with a right hand.
Carochinha cracks a nice hook into Hieron's ribs.
Hieron misses with a combination
and Carochinha counters with a left and a right that stings Hieron.
Carochinha with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Carochinha there.
Carochinha looks to land a left hand but Hieron moved out of range nicely.
Hieron misses with a left hand
and Carochinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Carochinha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carochinha.
Carochinha misses with a double jab
and Hieron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carochinha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carochinha misses with a hook
and Hieron counters with a left to the body.
Carochinha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davi Carochinha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Carochinha.
Hieron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hieron misses with a looping right.
Carochinha scores with a body shot.
Hieron throws a lazy uppercut
and Carochinha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carochinha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Carochinha.
Carochinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hieron.
Carochinha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hieron momentarily.
Carochinha stalks Hieron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hieron's face. Hieron staggers backwards, shaken.
Hieron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hieron misses with a left hand
and Carochinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hieron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carochinha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hieron in his tracks.
Carochinha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hieron misses the shot to the body.
Carochinha throws a lazy uppercut
and Hieron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carochinha with a hook.
Carochinha connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carochinha throws a body punch but Hieron moves out of range.
Hieron throws a series of punches but Carochinha avoids them all with ease.
Hieron needs to keep his hands up - Carochinha had a free shot at his head there.
Carochinha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carochinha thuds a left hand into Hieron's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hieron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carochinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hieron swings widly with a right hand
and Carochinha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carochinha misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Carochinha.
A cross from Carochinha lands.
Carochinha missing with a left hand there. Hieron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Carochinha coming out on top.
Hieron looks to land a combination. Carochinha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hieron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hieron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Carochinha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carochinha misses with a double jab
and Hieron counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha scores with a shot to the body.
Hieron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Hieron misses.
Carochinha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carochinha tests Hieron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carochinha throws a body punch but Hieron moves out of range.
Carochinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hieron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hieron throws a lazy uppercut
and Carochinha counters with a left and a right that stings Hieron.
Carochinha throws a nice looking combination but Hieron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander Hieron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hieron misses with a double jab
and Carochinha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hieron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carochinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carochinha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hieron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carochinha.
Hieron misses with a two punch combination.
Carochinha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hieron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carochinha cracks Hieron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carochinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hieron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carochinha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hieron misses with an uppercut
and Carochinha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carochinha lands a nice shot to the body.
Carochinha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Carochinha. That snapped Hieron's head back.
Davi Carochinha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Carochinha.
Carochinha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hieron's head backwards.
Carochinha lands a body shot.
Carochinha throws a right and a left that Hieron avoids nicely.
Hieron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carochinha misses with a wild combination.
Hieron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carochinha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carochinha cracks Hieron with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carochinha tries to bum rush Hieron with a series of wild strikes but Hieron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carochinha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hierons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carochinha dips to his left and cracks Hieron with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Carochinha.
Hieron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carochinha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hieron is just out of range.
Hieron misses with an uppercut
and Carochinha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hieron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carochinha counters with a nice body shot.
Carochinha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hieron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carochinha catches Hieron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carochinha throws the left hand but Hieron avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carochinha thuds his right hand into Hieron's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carochinha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carochinha throws an off balance right hand
and Hieron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carochinha swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Carochinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hieron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carochinha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carochinha scores with a three punch combo!
Carochinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hieron.
Hieron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carochinha eats them both and turns towards Hieron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hieron throws a poor cross that misses
and Carochinha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hieron misses with a combination
enabling Carochinha to counter with a crisp jab.
Carochinha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carochinha misses with a series of wild punches.
Carochinha misses with an uppercut. Hieron saw that one coming.
Carochinha misses with a straight left.
Carochinha looks to throw the jab but Hieron is out of range.
Carochinha throws a lazy uppercut
and Hieron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carochinha lands a slapping body shot.
Hieron slips under a jab from Carochinha.
Carochinha lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carochinha dodges the punch combination from Hieron.
Carochinha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hieron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hieron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carochinha manages to avoid it.
Hieron misses with a lunging right hand
and Carochinha counters with a one-two to the body.
Carochinha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carochinha thows a body shot but no joy.
Hieron looks to score with a jab to the body but Carochinha is just out of range.
Carochinha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hieron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hieron digs a good body shot into Carochinha's ribs.
Jab, jab by Carochinha - just one landing.
Hieron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carochinha eats them both and turns towards Hieron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice cross by Carochinha.
Hieron staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Hieron. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha throws a combination that misses
and Hieron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hieron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carochinha throws a series of punches but Hieron moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hieron misses its intended target.
Carochinha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hieron throws an off balance right hand
and Hieron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hieron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Hieron. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carochinha swings for the body but Hieron moves out of range.
Carochinha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carochinha catches Hieron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Hieron does no damage.
Hieron scores with a nice right hand.
Hieron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carochinha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hieron circles away quickly and effectively.
Carochinha throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hieron counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Carochinha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carochinha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hieron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carochinha throws a jab when Hieron was well out of range.
Carochinha throws a hook but Hieron blocks it.
Carochinha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carochinha misses with a hook. Hieron ducked under it nicely.
Carochinha throws a poor cross that misses
and Carochinha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hieron misses with an uppercut
and Hieron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carochinha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carochinha misses with a body shot
and Hieron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carochinha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carochinha throws out a loose jab but Hieron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carochinha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hieron misses with a looping right.
Hieron misses with a series of wild punches.
Hieron misses with a jab to the body
and Carochinha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carochinha!
Alexander Hieron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carochinha. Hieron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carochinha throws a lazy uppercut
and Hieron counters with a nice uppercut.
Hieron throws a combination that misses
and Carochinha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hieron staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Carochinha.
Carochinha connects with a single shot there.
Carochinha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carochinha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carochinha misses with a wild body shot.
Hieron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carochinha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hieron scrambles back to his feet.
Carochinha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hieron misses with a wild body shot.
Carochinha lands with a nice combination. Hieron backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carochinha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hieron throws a right hand that misses
letting Carochinha counter with a right hand.
Carochinha jabs Hieron right on the nose. Hieron blinks but takes it well.
Davi Carochinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hieron misses with a double jab
and Carochinha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Carochinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carochinha 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Carochinha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Math Scolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Math Scolar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Fatih Emir has been cut.
Emir misses with a shot to the body
letting Scolar counter with a right hand.
Emir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scolar counters with a nice uppercut.
Fatih Emir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emir wants to clinch up but Scolar keeps it at a distance.
Emir goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Math Scolar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Emir.
Emir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scolar did well to prevent Emir getting side control.
Emir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scolar defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emir trying to control the action but Scolar is working from the bottom.
Emir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scolar defending well though.
Emir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Emir 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.
Emir wants to pass to mount but Scolar is defending the position.
Emir wants to control but Scolar is keeping him busy.
Emir misses with a head shot. Scolar uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scolar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scolar avoids the attempt from Emir to control.
Emir throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Emir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scolar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Emir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scolar working away.
Emir throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Emir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scolar tries to stand but Emir is controlling his head.
Emir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Emir regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Emir working a defensive guard here.
Emir is looking to sinch up a triangle. Scolar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Emir's body to avoid the submission. Emir has instead reached around Scolar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Emir arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fatih Emir!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shifiinity Powel (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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
Powel with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Powel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gordon.
Powel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Powel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gordon swivels and escapes.
Tony Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel.
Gordon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powel.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gordon lands a leg kick that knocks Powel off balance momentarily.
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Powel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powel is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powel is pushing down on Gordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Powel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gordon tries to get out of the position.
Powel trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Powel prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Powel avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
You get the feeling that Gordon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powel on the ground.
Powel wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Powel lands a nice shot to the head.
Powel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Powel avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Powel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gordon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Powel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gordon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gordon shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to hold on but Powel pushes him away.
Powel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gordon is surviving well by controlling Powel's body position as best he can.
Powel looking to ground and pound but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Gordon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Powel's lack of action.
Powel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powel prevents Gordon from improving his position.
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.
Gordon won't allow Powel to pass to mount.
Powel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gordon's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powel tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shifiinity Powel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Powel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!
Powel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gordon?
Powel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Powel controlling from the full mount.
Gordon tries to reverse the position but Powel maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Powel working Gordon over with strikes here.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Powel's attempts to control the action.
Powel punching from mount but Gordon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Powel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gordon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon is bucking up trying to escape but Powel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gordon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powel raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shifiinity Powel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gordon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gordon!
Gordon won't allow Powel to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powel is adopting a defensive guard.
Gordon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gordon trying to control but Powel is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Gordon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powel. That did some damage!
Powel closes the distance and clinches up with Gordon, looking for a takedown. Powel pushes Gordon against the cage but Gordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon stuffs the takedown attempt from Powel. Powel gets slowly back to his feet.
Powel is breathing heavily.
Powel with a poor takedown
and Gordon counters with a head kick. That will keep Powel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tony Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
Powel walks into a stiff left hand from Gordon.
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
Gordon throws a right hand that Powel ducks under and follows up with a left that Powel also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powel back to the cage. Gordon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gordon with a nice cross.
Gordon connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shifiinity Powel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gordon lands a head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Powel shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
Powel tries to clinch up
and Gordon counters by clinching up.
Powel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gordon crunches a lovely knee into Powel's ribcage.
Powel tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Powel drops back down to his feet.
Powel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tony Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
Powel avoiding damage as Gordon throws knees to the body.
Gordon is struggling to control the position.
Gordon working Powel over with knees to the body.
Gordon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gordon obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon stalling the fight.
Powel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Gordon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot by Gordon.
Powel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tony Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Powel avoids it well.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Gordon scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Gordon catches Powel right on the button with a cross.
Powel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powel off to one side.
Gordon lands a jab.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon is struggling to control the position.
Gordon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gordon obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gordon obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Powel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
Tony Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Powel shoots in looking for a takedown but Gordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gordon scoring well with a low kick there.
Gordon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Gordon tenderised Powel's leg. Powel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gordon working Powel over with knees to the body.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gordon.
Powel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tony Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon looking to throw knees to the head but Powel is blocking nicely.
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Powel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Powel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Powel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Powel in a clinch.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Powel moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powel has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Powel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Powel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gordon as he avoids it easily.
Gordon darts in and clinches Powel up against the cage.
Gordon stalling.
Powel tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Powel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Powel in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Gordon landing knees to the body.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Powel or not.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Shifiinity Powel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon with a knee to the head.
Gordon lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigano has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. John Staal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Junior Cigano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Staal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal throws a head kick that misses
and Cigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Staal lands a big head kick that sends Cigano tumbling to the mat! Staal takes a step backwards and waves Cigano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cigano is rocked!
It looks like Junior Cigano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staal throws a leg kick but Cigano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Staal is looking to land body kicks.
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Staal.
Staal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cigano. That did some damage!
Staal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cigano looks gassed!
Cigano circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Staal thuds his right hand into Cigano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cigano manages to avoid it.
Staal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cigano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cigano moves out of range as Staal throws a body kick.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Staal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal looks to score with a jab to the body but Cigano is just out of range.
Staal throws a head kick that Cigano semi-blocks.
Cigano cracks a nice hook into Staal's ribs.
Staal tries to land a leg kick but Cigano saw it coming and moves away.
Staal slips under a jab from Cigano.
Staal loads up on a big right hand but Cigano slips the punch.
Cigano checks a leg kick nicely.
Staal misses with a leg kick
and Staal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Staal. Cigano shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Cigano moves out of range easily.
Staal throws an overhand right that lands on Cigano's shoulder, as Cigano tries to avoid the shot.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cigano.
Staal lands with a nice body punch.
Cigano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Staal to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Junior Cigano's cut even more.
Staal thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Staal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Staal.
Staal is looking to wear down Cigano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal fakes the leg kick and cracks Cigano in the body.
Cigano avoids the body shot from Staal.
Cigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staal lands a leg kick that knocks Cigano off balance momentarily.
Cigano checks the leg kick.
Cigano misses with a right hand
and Staal counters with a head kick. That will keep Cigano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cigano moves out of range of the body kick from Staal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Cigano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cigano connects with a crisp jab.
Cigano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Staal counters with a solid body kick.
Staal connects with a leg kick. Cigano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Staal lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Cigano moves out of range easily.
Cigano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cigano throws a lazy uppercut
and Staal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Staal coming out on top.
Cigano is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Staal - that will leave a mark!
Staal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Staal lands.
Staal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cigano will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal lands with a shot to the body.
John Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Staal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Staal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cigano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Staal lands a big head kick that sends Cigano tumbling to the mat! Staal takes a step backwards and waves Cigano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Staal throws a leg kick but Cigano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Staal circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cigano drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Staal follows Cigano to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Staal!
John Staal is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziribastow's entrance music is DEAD STARS. A fine choice. 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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Ziribastow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ziribastow or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes which made him look bad.
Reyes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziribastow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reyes tries to kick Ziribastow off but Ziribastow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reyes is doing well to control the position and prevent Ziribastow from advancing to side control.
Reyes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reyes defending well though.
Ziribastow is keen to just control but Reyes is a slippery customer.
Ziribastow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reyes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reyes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reyes controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to take a break and control but Ziribastow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziribastow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reyes on the ground.
Ziribastow tries to roll over but Reyes keeps him under control.
Reyes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ziribastow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ziribastow.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Ziribastow is keeping the position.
Reyes won't allow Ziribastow to sweep him here.
Ziribastow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziribastow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reyes is fighting to break Ziribastow's control of his arms but Ziribastow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ziribastow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reyes postures up in Ziribastow's guard and throws a big left but Ziribastow blocks it.
Ziribastow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reyes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reyes wants to hold on but Ziribastow pushes him away.
Reyes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ziribastow kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziribastow lands a big shot there that rocks Reyes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to buck Ziribastow off but he can't manage it.
Reyes tries to hold on but Ziribastow pushes him away.
Reyes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ziribastow lands a big shot there that rocks Reyes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ziribastow avoids the attempt from Reyes to control.
Ziribastow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Ziribastow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ziribastow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reyes gets back to half guard.
Ziribastow working the head and body with strikes.
Reyes gets back to full guard.
Ziribastow throws a strike but Reyes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ziribastow wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow is adopting a defensive guard.
Ziribastow keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Ziribastow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziribastow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziribastow wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reyes throws a hook but Ziribastow avoids it easily.
Ziribastow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes misses with a looping left.
Ziribastow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziribastow is defended easily by Reyes.
Reyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reyes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Ziribastow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes connects with the punch.
Ziribastow misses with a jab to the body
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziribastow fails with the takedown
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reyes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziribastow clinches up with Reyes and pushes him back against the cage.
Reyes prevents the takedown attempt.
Ziribastow avoids the elbow strike from Reyes, against the cage.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but Ziribastow blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Reyes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziribastow backwards.
Reyes lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
Ziribastow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Reyes.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ziribastow decides to pull guard.
Reyes passes Ziribastow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziribastow trying to control from the bottom.
Reyes thows a huge punch but Ziribastow dodges it nicely.
Reyes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow is looking to get to half guard.
Reyes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziribastow is desperately trying to improve his position but Reyes has a good base and remains in mount.
Reyes controlling the pace for now.
Ziribastow can't escape the position.
Reyes scoring with strikes but Ziribastow is staying in there.
Ziribastow working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looking to control but Ziribastow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ziribastow taking shots to the head.
Ziribastow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reyes tries to control but Ziribastow wriggling away.
Reyes avoids the attempt from Ziribastow to control.
Reyes breaks from Ziribastow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reyes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ziribastow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziribastow is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looking to control but Ziribastow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ziribastow tries to hold on but Reyes postures up.
Reyes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ziribastow is looking to get to half guard.
Reyes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ziribastow tries to lock up and control but Reyes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reyes tries to control but Ziribastow wriggling away.
Reyes avoids the attempt from Ziribastow to control.
Reyes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ziribastow defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Reyes misses with a leg kick.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Ziribastow ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes lands a nice shot to the body.
Reyes scores with a nice strike.
Ziribastow with a poor takedown
and Reyes counters with a three punch combo that has Ziribastow backing up. Ziribastow nods at Reyes to acknowledge the strikes.
Donk. Reyes catches Ziribastow right on the button with a cross.
Ziribastow tries for a takedown but Reyes circles away easily
and Ziribastow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes throws a hook to the side of Ziribastow's head but Ziribastow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow dives in and grabs Reyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes down on Ziribastow's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Ziribastow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reyes.
Ziribastow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reyes counters with a good low kick that Ziribastow was not able to check.
Reyes cracks Ziribastow with a good jab.
Reyes throws a chopping leg kick but Ziribastow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reyes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reyes lands an overhand right.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziribastow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ziribastow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reyes is on top in guard.
Ziribastow looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziribastow, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ziribastow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziribastow keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes passes Ziribastow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reyes is keen to just control but Ziribastow is a slippery customer.
Reyes controlling the action here.
Reyes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reyes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow is trying desperately to improve position.
Reyes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ziribastow hang on?
Reyes looking to control but Ziribastow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reyes avoids the attempt from Ziribastow to control.
Reyes trying to control but Ziribastow is having none of it.
Ziribastow tries to lock up and control but Reyes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ziribastow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ziribastow tries to get out of the position.
Reyes controlling his opponent.
Ziribastow is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ziribastow is squirming around, avoiding Reyes's attempts to control the action.
Ziribastow holds on to Reyes as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Reyes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Paulo Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziribastow wants to hold on but Reyes pushes him away.
Reyes with a couple of short strikes.
Reyes content just to control the position here.
Ziribastow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reyes controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes 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 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Reyes!
Paulo Reyes is the new lightweight champion!
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