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AFC 165 - Fedor Jr. vs. Cow PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Jennings Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. Bryan has chosen Taylor Swift- Love Story as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Dixon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Jennings Bryan! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bryan throws a right hand that misses
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bryan motions for Dixon to come forward. Bryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bryan lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily. William Jennings Bryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dixon blocks a head kick by Bryan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryan. A big left from Bryan misses. Bryan connects with a leg kick. Dixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dixon misses with an uppercut. Bryan saw that one coming. Bryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab. Bryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Bryan is out of range. Bryan throws a leg kick which misses Dixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dixon tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryan, right into the meat.
Bryan is looking to chop away at Dixon's legs. Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bryan throws a wild body kick that Dixon sees coming a mile off. Bryan moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off. Bryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon. Dixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bryan walks into a straight right hand from Dixon. Bryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Bryan misses the body punch and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. William Jennings Bryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bryan lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dixon checks the leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bryan throws a leg kick and Dixon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bryan! Dixon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bryan is now in Dixon's guard. A big mistake from Dixon there, giving up the dominant position! Bryan controls from within his opponent's guard. Bryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryan is one step ahead there. Bryan stays in close to Dixon's body and controls the position. Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Jennings Bryan was stalling too much, according to the referee. Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dixon misses with an uppercut. Bryan saw that one coming. Bryan throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily. Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bryan counters with a nice leg kick. Bryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Bryan connects with a solid leg kick. Dixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bryan tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mason Dixon will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryan throws out the jab. Bryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bryan throws a leg kick but Dixon moved away. Bryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dixon's calf. Dixon misses with a body kick. Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryan. An inside leg kick from Bryan misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Bryan moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bryan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Bryan throws an elbow but misses. Dixon tries for a takedown but Bryan manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dixon's brow. Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dixon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Bryan misses its intended target. Bryan throws a leg kick that is checked and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Bryan backing up. Bryan nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes. Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt and Bryan counters with a leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryan counters with a slapping leg kick. Bryan clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dixon blocks an elbow strike. Bryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dixon's defenses. Bryan looking to throw knees to the head but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow. Bryan lands an elbow inside that Dixon shrugs off.
It looks like Mason Dixon has been cut. Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Dixon looking for a takedown. Bryan lands an elbow inside that Dixon shrugs off. Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bryan lands a damaging elbow. Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dixon avoids the elbow strike from Bryan, against the cage.
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Bryan lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye. Bryan lands a nice elbow. Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Dixon avoids the elbow strike from Bryan, against the cage.
Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bryan. Dixon blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
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. Dixon takes an elbow to the temple. Bryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan. Dixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bryan lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment. Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dixon avoids it. Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan. Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Dixon jumps into guard, dragging Bryan to the mat.
Dixon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Jennings Bryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mason Dixon's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dixon. Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bryan throws a nice head kick!
Bryan looks to clinch and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick. Bryan throws a leg kick which misses Dixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dixon tries to avoid it. Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Bryan throws a leg kick but Dixon sees it coming and moves out of range. Dixon staying out of range there. A slapping leg kick lands for Bryan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Bryan misses. Mason Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right. Bryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bryan throws a front kick aimed at Dixon's knee but Dixon avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bryan clinches up against the cage. Dixon tries for a takedown but Bryan manages to get underhooks.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dixon's defenses. Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bryan lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment. Bryan lands a damaging elbow. Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bryan pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bryan lands an elbow inside that Dixon shrugs off. Dixon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now. Bryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dixon avoids it. Dixon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryan has him pressed against the cage. Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bryan. Bryan lands a damaging elbow. Bryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bryan lands an elbow inside. Dixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bryan throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bryan misses with a knee to the head. Bryan lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye. Bryan lands a damaging elbow. Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dixon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dixon takes an elbow to the forehead. Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bryan lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment. Dixon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bryan misses with an elbow over the top. Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Bryan scores with a knee to the head.
Mason Dixon's cut is getting worse. Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! William Jennings Bryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bryan 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jennings Bryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyer has chosen Viva La Vida as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
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186 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Dyer! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dyer tries to avoid it but Chips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dyer to the ground. Dyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Chips walks into a stiff left hand from Dyer. Dyer lands a leg kick that knocks Chips off balance momentarily. Dyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Chips has his takedown stuffed and Dyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A shot to the body from Chips misses and Dyer counters with an inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dyer cracks Chips with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dyer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chips to stand back up! Chips is breathing heavily. Dyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dyer has cracked Chips with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dyer lands another huge swinging hook and Chips tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Chips, before Dyer can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shawn Dyer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krac Wanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Miller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krac Wanov! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. An elbow from Wanov crashes against the mat.
Miller controls the position for a moment. Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Wanov is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wanov asserts his dominance and retains side control. Miller can't do much from the bottom here. Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The ground and pound from Wanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Wanov working the body and head with strikes. Wanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wanov working away. Miller dodges the ground and pound from Wanov. Wanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wanov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Miller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wanov stands up and we're back to a striking position. Wanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Wanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. Wanov stops Miller from standing up. Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wanov on the ground. Wanov wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. Wanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krac Wanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Wanov misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses with a left hand and Wanov counters with a straight right hand. Wanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Wanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mike Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wanov misses the jab. Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Wanov counters with a nice body shot. Wanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range. Miller throws out a leg kick but Wanov moves out of range and Miller only half commits. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wanov is able to avoid easily. Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Wanov counters with a one-two to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krac Wanov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller throws a combination that misses and Wanov counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check. Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A telegraphed right hand from Wanov misses the target. Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mike Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller cracks a nice hook into Wanov's ribs. An inside leg kick from Miller misses. Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miller! Wanov with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Wanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Krac Wanov has got the better of the ground game so far. Wanov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Miller because Wanov loaded up on that one. Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Wanov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wanov dominating with strikes here. Miller is looking to get to half guard. Wanov punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wanov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Miller! Wanov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Miller and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krac Wanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kulich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole. Kulich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meat Plow. Mr Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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183 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Gonzalez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kulich! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kulich to counter with a crisp jab. Kulich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulich tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance. Kulich swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kulich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez. Kulich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulich throws a nice inside leg kick. Kulich throws a combination that misses and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulich thinking. Kulich drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Kulich clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kulich lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kulich lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gonzalez tries to work over Kulich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulich lands with a light punch inside. Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Kulich throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Gonzalez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kulich or not. Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Nice body punch from Gonzalez. Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Kulich controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kulich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kulich tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range. Kulich throws a quick inside leg kick. Kulich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez wants to clinch. Kulich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body. Kulich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kulich misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kulich tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range. Gonzalez lands a jab to Kulich's midsection. A punch lands to the side of Kulich 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gonzalez swings for the body but Kulich moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Kulich ducks down to avoid it. Gonzalez tries to clinch but Kulich is having none of it. Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulich is just out of range. Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez. Kulich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kulich prevents a body shot from Gonzalez. Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Gonzalez - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich. Gonzalez taking a breather. Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez works on Kulich's body with a couple of short punches. Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulich's elbow. Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. Kulich misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez pushes Kulich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kulich lands a right hand. Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich. Gonzalez taking a breather. Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kulich misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gonzalez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kulich throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab. Gonzalez closes the distance and pushes Kulich back into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Kulich is controlling the position. Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kulich 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. Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses. Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kulich or not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulich tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Kulich.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Kulich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the cage. Gonzalez seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kulich is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch. Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kulich up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich. Kulich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Kulich working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kulich lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head. A short left from Kulich. Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Gonzalez.
Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it. Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich. Gonzalez wants to break free but Kulich has control.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch. Kulich pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich. A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Gonzalez is trying to push Kulich away but Kulich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kulich throws a head punch that misses. Kulich misses with the head strike.
Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulich is breathing heavily. Kulich lands a shoulder strike. Gonzalez tries to work over Kulich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. Kulich misses with some punches.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Kulich throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez. Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulich up against the cage. Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a body punch. Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kulich or not. Kulich lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Kulich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez slowing the pace effectively. Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Kulich throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez. A right hand to the body from Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Gonzalez cracks Kulich with a nice body shot. Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulich backwards. Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulich letting Gonzalez take a breather here. Gonzalez lands with a left to the head. Gonzalez is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich. Gonzalez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gonzalez is working Kulich over against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzalez working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land. Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez'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. A hook to the body from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gonzalez dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch. Mark Kulich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kulich wants to slow Gonzalez down by chopping away at his legs. Kulich throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease. Kulich scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kulich throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it. Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kulich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzalez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kulich. Gonzalez tries to clinch up and Kulich moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulich. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kulich misses with the head strike.
Kulich presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Kulich prevents a body shot from Gonzalez. Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Kulich has double underhooks. Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. Kulich misses with some punches.
Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike. Kulich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Kulich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Kulich scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulich. Kulich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside. Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut. Kulich misses with some punches.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body. Gonzalez trying to stall but Kulich improves his position.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Kulich throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez. A short right from Kulich on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it. A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is leaning against Kulich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Gonzalez as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Gonzalez.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch. Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gonzalez lands a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzalez lands a body punch. Gonzalez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right from Gonzalez. Mr Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it. Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez stalling.
Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez is working Kulich over against the cage. Kulich misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez. Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Gonzalez. Kulich letting Gonzalez take a breather here. Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch. Kulich throws a head punch that misses. Gonzalez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzalez digs a right hand into Kulich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulich's gas tank. Gonzalez is leaning against Kulich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mark Kulich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good body shot from Gonzalez.
Mr Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch. Kulich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kulich doesn't seem bothered though. Gonzalez is looking to wear down Kulich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gonzalez tries to clinch up. Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kulich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kulich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gonzalez tries to clinch and Kulich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kulich. Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Gonzalez. Well Gonzalez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble's entrance music is Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shelby's choice of entrance music: Amazing. Nate Shelby is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Gamble! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Shelby! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gamble stalks Shelby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shelby's face. Shelby staggers backwards, shaken. Gamble misses with a head kick.
Shelby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gamble throws a sloppy head kick and Shelby moves out of range easily. Gamble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A nice inside leg kick there by Gamble. That's going to slow Shelby down. Gamble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Gamble slips the punch. Shelby tries to keep at a distance but Gamble has taken the fight into the clinch. Gamble has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Gamble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shelby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gamble lands with a short shot to the head. Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby pushes Gamble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gamble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gamble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shelby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gamble scrambles back to his feet. Shelby tries to clinch up. Shelby misses with a wild combination.
Gamble ducks right into an uppercut from Shelby. Gamble throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely. Shelby scores with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gamble throws a low kick but Shelby moves out of range easily. Shelby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Shelby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gamble presses Shelby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Shelby.
Gamble is breathing heavily. Shelby tries to work over Gamble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Gamble uses good head movement to avoid it. Gamble misses with an elbow over the top. Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shelby lands a right hand. Shelby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shelby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shelby digs a right hand underneath Gamble's ribcage. Gamble let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A right hook to the body lands for Shelby.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike. Shelby lands a left hand.
Shelby misses with some punches.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Shelby.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body. A right hand to the body from Shelby.
A right hook to the body lands for Shelby.
Shelby misses with some punches.
Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Shelby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. Shelby works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Shelby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Shelby.
Shelby is working Gamble over against the cage. Shelby lands a shot to the body. Gamble prevents a body shot from Shelby. Gamble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gambles head. Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike. Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Shelby.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Shelby.
A hook to the body from Shelby.
Nice body punch from Shelby. Shelby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Shelby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gambles head. Shelby is working Gamble over against the cage. Gamble takes a shot to the head. Shelby lands a nice uppercut. A right hand to the body from Shelby.
A short right from Shelby. Shelby lands with a short shot to the head. A short uppercut from Shelby. A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Shelby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gamble backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gamble takes a shot to the head. Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Gamble avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage. Shelby lands a body shot. Shelby lands a hook that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. Gamble throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Shelby. A body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Gamble. Shelby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby lands an uppercut. Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Shelby lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Shelby. Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Shelby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Shelby misses with a body punch.
Shelby lands with a short shot to the head. Shelby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Shelby works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches. Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gamble throws a head punch that misses. Shelby works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Shelby on the inside. Shelby lands a right hand. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby. Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right hand to the body from Shelby.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shelby lands a shot to the body. Shelby cracks Gamble with a nice body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby. Gamble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Shelby lands a body punch. Gamble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Shelby works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby. Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby. A shot in the inside from Shelby. Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gamble swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it. Come on Gamble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shelby is leaning against Gamble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shelby. Gamble misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shelby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Shelby digs a right hand underneath Gamble's ribcage. Gamble let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gamble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shelby lands an uppercut. Shelby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Shelby dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gamble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shelby swings for the body but Gamble moves out of range.
Shelby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamble moves away. Good work by Shelby as he checks the leg kick. Shelby moves out of range as Gamble throws a body kick.
Shelby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gamble. Gamble circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gamble needs to keep his hands up - Shelby had a free shot at his head there. Gamble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Gamble misses its intended target. Gamble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelby throws out a powerful jab. Shelby misses with a hook. Gamble ducked under it nicely. Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Gamble.
Gamble misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shelby scores with a jab to the head.
Gamble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A right-left combo lands from Shelby. Gamble instigates a clinch. Shelby tries to work over Gamble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. Gamble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Gamble lands a right hand. Gamble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby presses Gamble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Shelby.
Nate Shelby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Gamble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby lands a nice uppercut. Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches. Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch. Shelby works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
A head punch on the inside from Shelby fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Shelby on the inside. Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Shelby.
Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Shelby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gambles head.
Gamble is rocked! Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Shelby lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shelby scores with a shot to the side of Gamble's head. Oh Gamble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shelby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gambles head. Gamble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gamble seems to have got his legs back now. A right hand to the body from Shelby.
A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shelby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gamble tries to circle away but Shelby has him pinned against the cage. Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head. Gamble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby lands with a short shot to the head. Shelby lands with a right to the head. Gamble takes a shot to the head. Gamble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shelby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shelby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gamble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Shelby.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Shelby blocking some punches.
A short right from Shelby. Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Shelby is working Gamble over against the cage. Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby. Shelby digs a right hand underneath Gamble's ribcage. Gamble let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gamble blocks an uppercut.
Gamble tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Gamble back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby. Gamble has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Gamble misses with a hook from the clinch. Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby is leaning against Gamble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Shelby works on Gamble's body with a couple of short punches. Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gamble prevents a body shot from Shelby. Shelby lands a shot to the body. Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gamble. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shelby scores with a nice hook to the head. Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shelby lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shelby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A hook to the body from Shelby.
Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Shelby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hand to the body from Shelby.
Shelby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gamble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shelby.
Shelby is leaning against Gamble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gamble throws a head punch that misses. Shelby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. Shelby tries a body shot but Gamble blocks it.
Gamble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shelby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shelby misses with a combination
and Gamble counters with a head kick. Shelby scores with a shot to the body.
Gamble walks into a left hand. Gamble moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Shelby 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! 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.
Gamble throws a head kick but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamble moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gamble tries a head kick but it misses.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Gamble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Shelby rushes Gamble and presses him up against the cage. Shelby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Shelby lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby. Gamble prevents a body shot from Shelby. Gamble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gamble has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
Shelby lands a right hand. A hook to the body from Shelby.
Shelby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shelby lands a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Shelby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shelby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Shelby. Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby lands a body shot. Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gamble. Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shelby.
Shelby scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Shelby.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby lands a body shot. Shelby is leaning against Gamble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby. Shelby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Shelby lands a body punch. Shelby lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shelby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gamble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good body shot from Shelby.
Shelby lands a hook that snaps the head of Gamble backwards. Shelby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Shelby is working Gamble over against the cage. Gamble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Shelby. Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Gamble controls the action.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body. Shelby misses with a hook from the clinch. Shelby lands a body punch in the clinch. Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shelby. Gamble wants to stall.
Shelby pushes Gamble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gamble looking to stall.
Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shelby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamble or not. Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Gamble controls the action.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gamble. Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamble.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Gamble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Gamble lands with a light punch inside. Shelby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head. Shelby misses with the head strike.
Gamble lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Gamble - that landed with a thud.
Gamble avoiding damage.
A short right from Shelby on the inside. Shelby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gambles head. A left hand lands to the body for Shelby.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands.
Nate Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shelby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gamble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gamble just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shelby's brow. Gamble throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Shelby. Gamble tries a body shot but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gamble wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shelby lands a body shot. Gamble is trying to break the clinch but Shelby has him pressed against the cage. Still in the clinch, Shelby scores with a nice short uppercut. Shelby takes a shot to the head. Gamble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shelby or not. A short right from Shelby on the inside. Shelby misses with some punches.
Shelby lands with a light punch inside. Shelby misses with a body punch.
Gamble wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gamble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shelby backwards. A short uppercut from Shelby. Shelby digs a right hand into Gamble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gamble's gas tank. A short right from Shelby on the inside. Gamble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shelby blocks the elbow strike.
Gamble misses with an elbow strike.
Shelby cracks Gamble with a nice body shot. Shelby pushes Gamble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gamble has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike. Shelby scores with a shoulder strike. Gamble misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Shelby. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gamble. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamble controls his hands.
Shelby lands a body shot. Shelby blocks an uppercut.
Sam Gamble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shelby lands a shoulder strike. Shelby misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Nate Shelby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Shelby 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Shelby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan has chosen Heaven Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Masilungan throws a head kick that misses. Hitmonchan misses with a straight left. Masilungan throws a lazy head kick and Hitmonchan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hitmonchan misses with a combination
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hitmonchan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hitmonchan misses with a body punch
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick. Hitmonchan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan connects with the punch. Hitmonchan misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick. Masilungan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hitmonchan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hitmonchan. Masilungan pushing down on Hitmonchan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hitmonchan wants to stand back up but Masilungan manages to pass into side control.
Masilungan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masilungan decides to stand back up. Masilungan steps back and let's Hitmonchan get back to his feet. Masilungan misses the shot to the body. Hitmonchan throws a half hearted mid kick. Hitmonchan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good leg kick by Masilungan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masilungan needs to keep his hands up - Hitmonchan had a free shot at his head there. Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Hitmonchan throws a head kick but Masilungan moves out of range.
Hitmonchan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hitmonchan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hitmonchan misses with a right hand and Masilungan counters with a low kick, right behind Hitmonchan 's knee. Masilungan walks into a straight right hand from Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masilungan on the side of the head. Masilungan throws a head kick that Hitmonchan semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Hitmonchan throws a nice head kick!
Hitmonchan misses with a right hand and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hitmonchan swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a three punch combo that has Hitmonchan backing up. Hitmonchan nods at Masilungan to acknowledge the strikes. Hitmonchan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masilungan. Masilungan thows a left - swing and a miss! Hitmonchan lands with a hook. Masilungan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Masilungan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hitmonchan will feel that in the morning. Masilungan fails to land with a series of punches.
Masilungan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hitmonchan misses the shot to the body. Hitmonchan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitmonchan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Masilungan throws out a powerful jab. A head kick misses from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitmonchan throws a head kick that misses. Masilungan lands a really nice looking cross but Hitmonchan seems unphased.
Hitmonchan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masilungan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan throws an off balance right hand
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body. Hitmonchan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hitmonchan is looking to land body kicks. Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Masilungan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hitmonchan to stand up. Hitmonchan works the jab nicely. Hitmonchan scores with a sloppy right hand. Masilungan should have avoided that one. Hitmonchan looks for the body kick but Masilungan saw that one coming. Masilungan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Masilungan looks for the body kick but Hitmonchan saw that one coming. Hitmonchan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masilungan wants to slow Hitmonchan down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hitmonchan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Masilungan is looking to chop away at Hitmonchan's legs. Masilungan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Masilungan. Hitmonchan throws a lazy uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a nice uppercut. Hitmonchan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masilungan. Hitmonchan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Masilungan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hitmonchan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hitmonchan misses with a right hand and Masilungan counters with a nice uppercut. Hitmonchan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses. Masilungan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sloppy strikes from Hitmonchan. Those never looked like landing. Hitmonchan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hitmonchan throws a right hand that misses
and Masilungan counters with a series of strikes. Hitmonchan will be more careful next time no doubt. Masilungan misses the body punch and Hitmonchan counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hitmonchan misses with a double jab.
Masilungan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Masilungan misses with a right hand and Hitmonchan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hitmonchan throws a right hand that misses
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Masilungan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitmonchan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Masilungan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masilungan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Hitmonchan saw that one coming. A head kick from Hitmonchan lands but Masilungan takes it in his stride. Hitmonchan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masilungan lands a head shot. Hitmonchan moves out of range of the leg kick from Masilungan. Masilungan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitmonchan misses with a right hand and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Masilungan swings widly with a right hand
and Hitmonchan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Masilungan fails to land with a series of punches.
Masilungan takes one on the button. Masilungan lands a nice shot that snaps Hitmonchan's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan scores with a kick to the body.
Masilungan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitmonchan was well out of range. Poor timing from Masilungan. Hitmonchan missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hitmonchan missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hitmonchan misses with a body shot
and Masilungan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Masilungan throws a low kick but Hitmonchan avoids it. Hitmonchan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Masilungan counters with a head kick. The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hitmonchan works over Masilungan's head and body with a nice combination. Danga de danga de dang - Masilungan scores with a four punch combination! Hitmonchan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitmonchan throws a right hand that misses
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hitmonchan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Masilungan lands a slapping body shot.
Jesh Masilungan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Masilungan dips to his left and cracks Hitmonchan with an uppercut! Hitmonchan lands a leg kick that knocks Masilungan off balance momentarily. Masilungan throws a combination. Hitmonchan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hitmonchan throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hitmonchan 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. Hitmonchan connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hitmonchan clobbers Masilungan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hitmonchan catches Masilungan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hitmonchan misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hitmonchan walks into a left hand. Hitmonchan swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hitmonchan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hitmonchan throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan. Hitmonchan scores with the left hand. Masilungan knows he should have avoided that one. Hitmonchan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Masilungan tries a low kick but Hitmonchan avoids it. Hitmonchan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masilungan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A looping hook to the body misses from Hitmonchan. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet. Hitmonchan moves out of range of the strikes. Hitmonchan scores with a nice body kick.
Hitmonchan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hitmonchan scores with a punch to the head. Hitmonchan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masilungan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand. Hitmonchan scores with a body shot.
Hitmonchan avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masilungan. Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Hitmonchan ducks down to avoid it. Hitmonchan dodges the punch combination from Masilungan.
Hitmonchan misses with a lunging right hand
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand. Hitmonchan scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hitmonchan blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
A solid body kick from Hitmonchan. A looping hook to the body misses from Hitmonchan. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet. Masilungan misses with a jab to the body
and Hitmonchan counters with a two punch combo. Hitmonchan throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range. Masilungan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hitmonchan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hitmonchan slips under a jab from Masilungan. Hitmonchan throws a series of punches but Masilungan moves out of range. Masilungan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hitmonchan connects with the punch. Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Masilungan clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Masilungan wants to break free but Hitmonchan has control.
Hitmonchan keeps control of Masilungan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hitmonchan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masilungan's efforts to push away. A short body shot lands from Masilungan as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and Hitmonchan moves out of range easily. Hitmonchan checks the leg kick. Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitmonchan lands a jab. Masilungan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A big left from Masilungan misses. Masilungan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitmonchan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hitmonchan slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
Masilungan misses the body punch and Hitmonchan counters with a right hand to the body. Masilungan moves out of range as Hitmonchan strikes. Masilungan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitmonchan tries to sprawl out of it but Masilungan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitmonchan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hitmonchan throws a lazy head kick and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hitmonchan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hitmonchan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masilungan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitmonchan. Masilungan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hitmonchan! Masilungan controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesh Masilungan wasn't active enough on the ground. Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hitmonchan misses with a right hand and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand. Hitmonchan misses with a hook. Masilungan ducked under it nicely. Hitmonchan misses with a lunging right hand
and Masilungan counters with a right hand to the body. Masilungan feints a jab promting Hitmonchan to slip. Masilungan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hitmonchan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Masilungan misses with a body kick. Hitmonchan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Masilungan to counter with a crisp jab. Hitmonchan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Masilungan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hitmonchan moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Masilungan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hitmonchan counters with a head kick. Hitmonchan misses with a straight left. Hitmonchan cracks Masilungan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Masilungan throws a head kick but Hitmonchan moves out of range.
Masilungan lands with a shot to the body. Hitmonchan misses with a straight right. Masilungan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitmonchan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. An inside leg kick lands from Masilungan. Hitmonchan defending well as Masilungan loads up on a big left hand. Hitmonchan misses with a shot to the body and Masilungan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a right hand to the body. Masilungan scores with a jab to the jaw. Hitmonchan connects with an inside leg kick. Hitmonchan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Masilungan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Masilungan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hitmonchan. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Masilungan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hitmonchan counter with a right hand. A head kick misses from Masilungan. Masilungan misses with a straight right. Hitmonchan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hitmonchan throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan. Hitmonchan lands with a slapping head kick. Hitmonchan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Masilungan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Masilungan throws a sloppy head kick and Hitmonchan moves out of range easily. Hitmonchan misses with a straight left. Hitmonchan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
Hitmonchan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Masilungan counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hitmonchan misses with a looping left. Hitmonchan swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand. Masilungan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesh Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Masilungan 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Douillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Von Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Ruthless has chosen Twilight Of The Thunder God as his entrance music. Hannibal Von Ruthless will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Douillet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hannibal Von Ruthless! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Von Ruthless lands a jab to Douillet's midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ruthless. Douillet does a little dance to reset his feet. An inside leg kick from Von Ruthless misses. Von Ruthless goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like David Douillet has been cut. Douillet misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ruthless counters with a nice body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Von Ruthless just misses with a punch to the body.
Douillet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Douillet laying and praying for a moment but Von Ruthless takes advantage and regains half guard. Von Ruthless tries to get to full guard but Douillet has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Douillet is looking to advance position but Von Ruthless won't allow it. Von Ruthless tries to roll over but Douillet keeps him under control. Douillet trying to advance position but Von Ruthless counters by regaining guard. Von Ruthless manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Douillet manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Ruthless must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Von Ruthless prevents Douillet from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Von Ruthless looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
David Douillet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Douillet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Douillet throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ruthless counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Douillet misses with a left hand and Von Ruthless counters with a right hand to the body. Douillet is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Ruthless connects with a single shot there. Douillet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ruthless counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Von Ruthless connects with a single shot there. Douillet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Douillet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Von Ruthless sends Douillet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Von Ruthless is motioning to the referee to let Douillet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Douillet is rocked! Douillet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ruthless. Oh Douillet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Von Ruthless lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Von Ruthless is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Douillet rather than just go for the knockout. Von Ruthless darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Douillet's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Von Ruthless before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Von Ruthless!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Walrustitty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walrustitty comes to the cage accompanied by The Fish Slapping Dance. Banshees comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cities in Dust kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jethro Walrustitty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Siouxsie Banshees! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Banshees tries to land a front kick but Walrustitty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Walrustitty misses with a takedown attempt and Banshees counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Walrustitty looks for a takedown but Banshees sprawls well. Banshees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walrustitty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banshees connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Walrustitty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banshees.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walrustitty shoots and misses and Banshees counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Walrustitty. That's going to take a lot out of him. Banshees tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walrustitty swats him away and circles back towards the center. Walrustitty doesn't succeed with the takedown and Banshees counters with a left and a right that stings Walrustitty. Banshees scores with a leg kick.
Siouxsie Banshees is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Banshees ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banshees scores with a jab to the head.
Walrustitty doesn't succeed with the takedown and Banshees counters with a leg kick. Walrustitty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banshees.
Walrustitty doesn't succeed with the takedown and Banshees counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walrustitty slips a jab and a cross from Banshees.
Banshees connects with a leg kick. Walrustitty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Banshees tries to bum rush Walrustitty with a series of wild strikes but Walrustitty uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Banshees throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walrustitty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Banshees changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Walrustitty is breathing heavily. Banshees listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Banshees scores with a jab. Banshees is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Banshees looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Banshees tries to clinch there but Walrustitty circles away.
Walrustitty tries for a takedown but Banshees circles away easily and Banshees makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Banshees missing with a left hand there. Walrustitty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Walrustitty with a lazy takedown attempt and Banshees counters with a left and a right that stings Walrustitty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siouxsie Banshees dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Banshees misses with a head kick.
Jab by Banshees. Siouxsie Banshees is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Walrustitty with a lazy takedown attempt and Banshees counters with a thumping low kick. Banshees lands with a hook. Walrustitty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Siouxsie Banshees seems to be getting the better of the standup. Banshees tries to clinch up. Walrustitty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Banshees counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walrustitty blocks a jab. Banshees misses with a series of wild punches.
Walrustitty misses with a takedown and Banshees counters with a flying knee. Nice. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Walrustitty. That's going to take a lot out of him. Banshees throws a jab when Walrustitty was well out of range. Banshees wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Walrustitty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Walrustitty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banshees has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Banshees misses with a combination
and Walrustitty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Banshees!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walrustitty has hold of Banshees's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banshees manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Walrustitty misses with a head shot. Banshees wants to control but Walrustitty is having none of it. Walrustitty is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banshees can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walrustitty jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Banshees is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Banshees and Walrustitty has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Walrustitty advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Walrustitty jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Banshees is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Banshees and Walrustitty has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Banshees's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Walrustitty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Banshees pushes Walrustitty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walrustitty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Walrustitty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walrustitty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Banshees explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siouxsie Banshees 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Banshees throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The fighters circling - Banshees throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Banshees throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banshees misses with a leg kick and Walrustitty counters with a shoot takedown. Banshees fights it but they end up in guard. Walrustitty won't allow Banshees to get back to his feet. Banshees keeping full guard, as Walrustitty tries to pass. Walrustitty is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banshees is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walrustitty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walrustitty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Banshees pulls Walrustitty in to control the position. Walrustitty with a flurry of punches that miss. Walrustitty drops back looking for a leg! Banshees is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banshees manages to kick Walrustitty off! Walrustitty jumps back into Banshees's guard. Walrustitty being controlled here momentarily. Jethro Walrustitty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Siouxsie Banshees 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 starting to boo a lack of action. Banshees avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Walrustitty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Banshees uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Walrustitty misses with a takedown attempt - Banshees sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Banshees misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Banshees misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Banshees. Banshees slaps away a takedown attempt from Walrustitty, before circling back to the center of the mat. Walrustitty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Banshees counters with a three punch combo that has Walrustitty backing up. Walrustitty nods at Banshees to acknowledge the strikes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Walrustitty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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. Banshees lands with a right hand. Walrustitty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banshees circles away. Walrustitty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banshees. Walrustitty misses with a low kick. Walrustitty has his takedown stuffed and Banshees counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Siouxsie Banshees comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Banshees winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siouxsie Banshees!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Jr Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianko comes to the cage accompanied by PRIDE > UFC. Cow has chosen Samurai tune as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Jr Emilianko! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Cow! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emilianko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cow lands a nice looking body kick. Cow misses with a lunging right hand
and Emilianko counters with a thumping low kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emilianko is defended easily by Cow. Emilianko throws a leg kick that misses. Emilianko tries for a takedown but Cow circles away easily and Cow counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emilianko throws a solid leg kick but Cow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emilianko. Emilianko misses with a low kick.
Emilianko shoots and misses and Cow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Jr Emilianko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Emilianko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cow's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emilianko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Emilianko stands up over Cow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Emilianko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emilianko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emilianko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emilianko defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emilianko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emilianko is aware though and is defending well. Emilianko advances position into side control! Emilianko in side control lands a decent elbow. Emilianko cracks Cow with an elbow. That is naaassty. Emilianko working the head and body with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Cow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Emilianko is concentrating on defense, preventing Cow from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emilianko is not content to let Cow control the position. Cow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emilianko's head. Emilianko is looking to improve his position.
Cow trying to pass the guard but Emilianko defending well. Emilianko is trying to maintain the position but Cow is very close to passing his half guard. Emilianko manages to get to full guard.
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. Emilianko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cow controls the pace. Cow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cow tries to free his leg and advance position but Emilianko is retaining full guard. Cow throws and elbow that misses. Emilianko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cow's guard. Nice move by Emilianko! Cow is trying to keep Emilianko in close.
Emilianko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cow looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emilianko misses with a kick to the body and Cow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cow throws a nice looking combination but Emilianko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cow lands with a cross. Emilianko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cow. That did some damage! Cow loads up on a big right hand but Emilianko slips the punch. Good work by Emilianko as he checks the leg kick. Emilianko throws a leg kick that is checked letting Cow counter with a right hand. Cow thuds a left hand into Emilianko's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emilianko misses with a looping right. Emilianko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cow's head. Cow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Emilianko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cow misses with a looping right. Cow checks a low kick from Emilianko. Cow throws a lazy right hand but Emilianko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emilianko throws a nice outside leg kick. Emilianko dodges the punch combination from Cow.
Emilianko lands a leg kick that knocks Cow off balance momentarily. Cow misses the shot to the body. Emilianko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cow loads up on a big right hand but Emilianko slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emilianko lands a leg kick that knocks Cow off balance momentarily. Emilianko throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cow counters with a stiff right hand. Emilianko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Emilianko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Cow controls Emilianko momentarily but Emilianko frees himself. Emilianko is working Cow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Cow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emilianko is pushing down on Cow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cow is fighting to maintain full guard but Emilianko has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emilianko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Cow tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Emilianko has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Cow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Emilianko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cow looks a forlorn figure.
Cow is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko dominated that second round. That's time! Emilianko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cow misses with a jab to the body
and Emilianko counters with a head kick. Cow lands a nice shot that snaps Emilianko's head back.
Cow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Cow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cow 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. Emilianko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cow. Emilianko throws a right hand that misses
and Cow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slapping leg kick lands for Emilianko.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emilianko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cow swings widly with a right hand
and Emilianko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cow's knee momentarily. Emilianko tries a low kick but Cow avoids it. Emilianko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emilianko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Cow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Emilianko throws a nice outside leg kick. Cow moves out of range as Emilianko throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emilianko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cow's sensitive parts. Emilianko connects with a solid leg kick. Emilianko is looking to score with low kicks. Emilianko throws the kick towards the body but Cow avoids it. Emilianko is looking to slow Cow down with leg kicks. Cow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cow misses with a leg kick and Emilianko counters with a big head kick but Cow shrugs it off. Cow thows a leg kick but Emilianko checks it and Emilianko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Cow wants to improve his position but Emilianko is controlling well.
Cow manages to get to full guard.
Emilianko lands a couple of decent looking shots. Emilianko is pushing down on Cow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cow is fighting to maintain full guard but Emilianko has managed to sneak the leg through. Emilianko is keen to just control but Cow is a slippery customer. Emilianko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cow wants to sweep but Emilianko has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Emilianko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Emilianko working away. Emilianko is putting a hurting on Cow here, landing some big shots from side control. Cow is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cow is trying to control Emilianko's posture but Emilianko avoids it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Emilianko lands some shots froms side control. Emilianko scoring with punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Emilianko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emilianko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Emilianko scores with punches from side control. Emilianko scoring with punches and elbows. Cow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Cow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Emilianko working the body and head with strikes. Cow sneaks back into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Emilianko slows the pace down in half guard. Emilianko 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. Cow is looking to control Emilianko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cow avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Emilianko winds up and cracks Cow with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Emilianko lands with a punch from half guard. Cow works his way to full guard. Good work. Cow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emilianko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Emilianko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emilianko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emilianko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Emilianko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cow can do to turn this around? Emilianko stands and throws Cow's legs to the side, diving into side control. Cow prevents Emilianko from moving into mount. Emilianko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cow to see if he's OK. Cow prevents Emilianko from improving position. Cow is looking for a sweep. Cow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emilianko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emilianko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cow is defending against the submission attempts here by Emilianko.
Cow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cow. Cow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emilianko has passed into half guard!
Emilianko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this 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. Emilianko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Emilianko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Emilianko winds up and cracks Cow with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Emilianko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Emilianko slips a nice elbow through Cow's hands, connecting with Cow's forehead. Cow wants to improve his position but Emilianko is controlling well.
Cow wants to control but Emilianko is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cow has hold of Emilianko's hands but Emilianko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Emilianko is pressing down on Cow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cow is holding on for now. Fedor Jr Emilianko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Emilianko works his way into full mount! Cow holds of for dear life. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Jr Emilianko had his way with Super Cow in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cow throws out a leg kick but Emilianko moves out of range and Cow only half commits. Cow tries for a takedown but Emilianko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Emilianko lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emilianko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Emilianko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cow manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emilianko passes easily into side control. Nice work. Emilianko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Cow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Cow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Cow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Emilianko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Emilianko prevents Cow from improving his position. Emilianko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Emilianko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cow manages to get to full guard.
Cow working for a triangle but Emilianko defends it easily.
Emilianko trying to control but Cow is working from the bottom. Emilianko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Emilianko chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emilianko throwing strikes but missing. Super Cow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emilianko. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emilianko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Emilianko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cow works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Emilianko stacks Cow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Emilianko! Emilianko working the head and body with strikes. Emilianko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cow to see if he's OK. Emilianko working the body and head with strikes. Fedor Jr Emilianko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emilianko wants to control but Cow is keeping him busy. Cow tries to get back to half guard but can't. Emilianko grinds an elbow into Cow's temple. Emilianko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cow keeps working. Emilianko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Cow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emilianko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Emilianko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Emilianko is keen to just control but Cow is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight! Fedor Jr Emilianko showed his dominance in that final round. Well Emilianko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Jr Emilianko! Fedor Jr Emilianko retains his light heavyweight title!
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