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WB71: Shotokahn vs. Rypien 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blade Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blade Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to clinch but Skarbowsky moves away
and Skarbowsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skarbowsky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Skarbowsky looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Skarbowsky scores with a hook to the body.
Skarbowsky managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skarbowsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skarbowsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skarbowsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Skarbowsky trying to land knees to the body.
Skarbowsky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Skarbowsky improves position.
Skarbowsky missing with knees to the body.
Brown stalls.
Skarbowsky lands an uppercut.
Skarbowsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Skarbowsky misses with an elbow over the top.
Skarbowsky lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Skarbowsky improves position.
Brown is working for takedown but Skarbowsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skarbowsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Skarbowsky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown'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.
Skarbowsky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Blade Brown has been cut.
Skarbowsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skarbowsky looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky lands an elbow inside.
Skarbowsky lands with a right to the head.
Skarbowsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Skarbowsky improves position.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blade Brown.
Skarbowsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Skarbowsky 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.
Nice defenses there by Skarbowsky.
Brown 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.
Skarbowsky throws a body kick the misses
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skarbowsky throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Skarbowsky moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skarbowsky moves into the clinch.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Skarbowsky looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Skarbowsky avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarbowsky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skarbowsky as Brown tries to tie him up.
Skarbowsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Knees to the body from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skarbowsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky lands with a left to the head.
Brown is rocked!
Skarbowsky has Brown pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Brown is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Skarbowsky - that's hurt Brown badly! Oh, another knee lands and Brown is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Brown doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fettucini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boba Fettucini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Fettucini counters with a nice uppercut.
Fettucini doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Fettucini circles away easily
and Fettucini counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Svensson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svensson fails with the takedown
and Fettucini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boba Fettucini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Svensson has a takedown stuffed.
Fettucini tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fettucini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Svensson manages to get himself to full guard.
Svensson wants to stand up but Fettucini is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Svensson wants to stand but Fettucini is controlling the position.
Fettucini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fettucini trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Boba Fettucini wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Fettucini.
Fettucini instigates a clinch.
Svensson stops a takedown attempt from Fettucini.
Fettucini pulls guard.
Fettucini pulls Svensson in to control the position.
Fettucini controls Svensson momentarily but Svensson frees himself.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throwing strikes from guard but Fettucini blocks nicely.
Fettucini keeping full guard, as Svensson tries to pass.
Svensson throws and elbow that misses. Fettucini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Svensson's guard. Nice move by Fettucini!
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Fettucini from controlling successfully.
Svensson wants to stand up but Fettucini is controlling him.
Svensson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fettucini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Fettucini scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fettucini counter with a right hand.
Fettucini leaves Svensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svensson looks gassed!
Svensson looks for a takedown but Fettucini sprawls well.
Svensson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fettucini's waist but Fettucini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svensson off to one side.
Fettucini darts in trying to clinch
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fettucini misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a one-two to the body.
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.
Fettucini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Svensson.
Fettucini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Svensson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fettucini lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Fettucini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fettucini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fettucini wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boba Fettucini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fettucini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Fettucini doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svensson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fettucini.
Fettucini tries to clinch there but Svensson circles away.
Svensson looks for a takedown but Fettucini sprawls well.
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Fettucini moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fettucini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fettucini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fettucini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svensson walks away with a smile on his face. Fettucini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boba Fettucini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fettucini throws a one two combo.
Fettucini scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Fettucini.
Fettucini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches up with Fettucini, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes Fettucini against the cage but Fettucini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fettucini misses with a hook to the body
and Svensson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fettucini's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson postures up.
Svensson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fettucini dives on top into guard.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Fettucini tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fettucini trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson kicks Fettucini off and gets to his feet.
Fettucini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svensson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fettucini!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson unloads with some shots from mount but Fettucini bucks and avoids them well.
Svensson working for a guillotine from mount but Fettucini is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson avoids the attempt from Fettucini to control.
Svensson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fettucini tries to clinch
so Svensson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svensson preventing the sweep.
Svensson pushes down on Fettucini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Svensson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fettucini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fettucini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini is pressing down on Svensson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fettucini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svensson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Svensson throws a big right hand that misses.
Svensson passes Fettucini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Svensson drops an elbow to the side of Fettucini's head.
Svensson is looking for a kimura here.
Svensson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fettucini's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fettucini is just riding it out for now. Svensson eventually gives up the hold.
Fettucini is controlling Svensson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Svensson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fettucini is pressing down on Svensson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fettucini trying to keep a closed guard but Svensson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson trying to move into half guard but instead Fettucini has managed to sweep!
Fettucini won't allow Svensson to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fettucini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boba Fettucini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fettucini scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Fettucini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fettucini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fettucini ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fettucini no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fettucini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fettucini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Svensson has Fettucini in his guard.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fettucini pushing down on Svensson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
Fettucini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fettucini trying to control the pace.
Svensson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fettucini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fettucini counters by clinching up.
Fettucini tries to pull guard but Svensson won't allow it.
Svensson jumps guard but Fettucini stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boba Fettucini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Fettucini pulls guard effortlessly.
Fettucini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Svensson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Svensson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Svensson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dan Svensson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fettucini controls the position for a moment.
Fettucini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Svensson off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to get back to his feet but Fettucini is in full control for now.
Fettucini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Svensson is trying to stand back up.
Svensson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Svensson is trying to get back to his feet but Fettucini has full control of the position and if anything, Svensson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fettucini throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Svensson!
Svensson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Svensson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Svensson is trapped and Fettucini is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Svensson holding both Fettucini 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boba Fettucini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fettucini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boba Fettucini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Galocinza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Galocinza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Vessey!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey wants to clinch
and Galocinza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vessey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galocinza.
Galocinza blocks an elbow strike.
Vessey misses with an elbow over the top.
Vessey pushes off an throws an elbow but Galocinza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vessey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vessey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Galocinza lands a hook that snaps the head of Vessey backwards.
Vessey misses with an elbow strike.
Galocinza managing to block the knees to the body from Vessey.
Galocinza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galocinza pushes Vessey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vessey tries to clinch but Galocinza moves away
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch.
Galocinza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vessey throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vessey throws an elbow but misses.
Galocinza is struggling to control the position.
Galocinza seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vessey closes the distance but Galocinza moves to the side
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch.
Galocinza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vessey backwards.
Galocinza breaks from the clinch.
Galocinza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vessey blocks a head kick by Galocinza.
Galocinza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Galocinza is trying to drag Vessey to the mat but Vessey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galocinza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vessey pushes off an throws an elbow but Galocinza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Galocinza managing to block the knees to the body from Vessey.
Galocinza gets control of Vessey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galocinza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Galocinza has control of Vessey's left arm, preventing Vessey from doing any damage.
Vessey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vessey tries to clinch up
and Galocinza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vessey looks gassed!
Vessey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galocinza avoiding damage as Vessey throws knees to the body.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Vessey avoids the head kick by Galocinza.
Galocinza shoots in for a takedown but Vessey shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Galocinza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galocinza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galocinza pushes Vessey up against the cage in a clinch.
Vessey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vessey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galocinza.
Vessey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galocinza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galocinza pushes Vessey up against the cage in a clinch.
Galocinza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vessey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vessey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galocinza.
Galocinza avoids a wild elbow strike from Vessey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vessey.
Vessey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galocinza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galocinza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza tries to clinch up.
Vessey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vessey counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galocinza avoids a wild elbow strike from Vessey.
Galocinza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Galocinza avoids the damage to the body.
Galocinza avoiding damage as Vessey throws knees to the body.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galocinza has managed to clinch.
Vessey misses with an elbow over the top.
Galocinza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galocinza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vessey regains guard.
Galocinza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galocinza works over Vessey with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vessey is working an open guard so Galocinza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Galocinza throws a nice looking combination but Vessey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vessey tries to keep at a distance but Galocinza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galocinza manages to break the clinch.
Galocinza lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vessey wants to clinch but Galocinza slips to the side
and Galocinza counters with a nice body shot.
Galocinza clinches.
Galocinza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Galocinza dominated 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.
Galocinza forces Vessey back against the cage and clinches.
Vessey trying to land knees to the body.
Vessey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galocinza.
Vessey is pressed up against the cage. Galocinza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vessey down to the mat. Vessey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Galocinza rushes Vessey and presses him up against the cage.
Vessey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galocinza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vessey up against the cage.
Vessey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galocinza is defending well for now.
Galocinza is trying to drag Vessey to the mat but Vessey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galocinza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vessey.
Vessey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galocinza is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galocinza gets through Vessey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vessey pushes off an throws an elbow but Galocinza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vessey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galocinza avoiding damage as Vessey throws knees to the body.
Galocinza has hold of one of Vessey's legs. Vessey is fighting the takedown attempt but Galocinza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Galocinza throws a big right hand that misses.
Vessey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galocinza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vessey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galocinza is stalling in the full guard.
Vessey working a defensive guard here.
Vessey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Galocinza sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Galocinza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galocinza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galocinza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryan Vessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vessey moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galocinza throws a sloppy head kick and Vessey moves out of range easily.
Vessey avoids the head kick by Galocinza.
Vessey moves out of range of the body kick.
Vessey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galocinza counters with a two punch combo.
Vessey dodges the punch combination from Galocinza.
Galocinza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vessey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Galocinza working the head and body with strikes.
Galocinza decides to stand back up. Galocinza steps back and let's Vessey get back to his feet.
Galocinza connects with a body shot that sends Vessey's belly button to the back.
Galocinza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vessey wants to clinch
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galocinza.
Vessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Galocinza avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza is stalling here.
Galocinza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza gets a clinch.
Galocinza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vessey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Galocinza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galocinza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galocinza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vessey has him pressed against the cage.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza rushes Vessey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galocinza stalling.
Galocinza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vessey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Galocinza has Vessey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vessey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galocinza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galocinza misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza moves into the clinch successfully.
Galocinza manages to break the clinch.
Galocinza fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Galocinza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vessey looks to clinch
and Galocinza counters with a left and a right that stings Vessey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galocinza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vessey wants to clinch but Galocinza slips to the side
and Galocinza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vessey won't be happy with that.
Galocinza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vessey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vessey wants to get back to his feet but Galocinza drags him back down.
Galocinza cracks Vessey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vessey is trying to escape the position but Galocinza is controlling the position.
Galocinza 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galocinza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vessey to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galocinza instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Galocinza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Galocinza looks for a takedown but Vessey sprawls well.
Galocinza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vessey closes the distance but Galocinza moves to the side
and Galocinza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galocinza.
Vessey lands an elbow inside.
Galocinza is working for takedown but Vessey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vessey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galocinza misses with a double jab
and Vessey counters by moving into the clinch.
Galocinza tries to break free but Vessey pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vessey.
Vessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Galocinza avoids the damage to the body.
Galocinza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vessey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Galocinza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey tries to keep at a distance but Galocinza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galocinza drags the fight down to the ground.
Vessey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey looking to sit in guard and control but Galocinza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galocinza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galocinza gets to his feet. Vessey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galocinza moves into the clinch.
Galocinza pulls guard successfully.
Galocinza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Galocinza looks to land a combination but Vessey avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vessey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galocinza somewhat.
Galocinza clinches up with Vessey and pushes him back against the cage.
Galocinza manages to pull guard.
Vessey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galocinza is keeping the position for now.
Galocinza trying to control the position here.
Vessey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vessey looking to sit in guard and control but Galocinza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galocinza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galocinza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Galocinza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vessey, up you get!
Galocinza shoots in looking for a takedown. Vessey tries to sprawl out of it but Galocinza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vessey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galocinza misses with a double jab.
Galocinza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Galocinza closes the distance and clinches.
Galocinza throws an elbow but it misses.
Galocinza breaks the clinch.
Galocinza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vessey to the mat! Vessey manages to get full guard.
Galocinza stays in close to Vessey's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vessey can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo Galocinza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricardo Galocinza.
Galocinza has closed the distance and engaged Vessey in a clinch.
Bryan Vessey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Galocinza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricardo Galocinza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galocinza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galocinza instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Galocinza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galocinza 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Galocinza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khan Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khan Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lobe avoids the head kick by Singh.
Singh looks to land a combination. Lobe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lobe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobe.
Lobe lands with a good body shot.
Lobe just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lobe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lobe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Singh rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Singh.
Lobe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobe lands a right hook to the body.
Lobe misses with a body shot
and Singh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lobe's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobe is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Singh postures up in Lobe's guard and throws a big left but Lobe blocks it.
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Singh slips nicely into half guard.
Lobe tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe trying to control from the bottom.
Singh 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.
Lobe wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe gets back to full guard.
Lobe keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
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.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Lobe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lobe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Lobe is pressing down on Singh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singh is holding on for now.
Lobe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobe wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Singh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lobe won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lobe, into his guard.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Singh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lobe keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Lobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Singh defends it easily.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Lobe is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.
Lobe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singh trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Lobe is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Singh finds it's way through Lobe's defenses.
Lobe slips under a jab.
Lobe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Singh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
What's Lobe going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Singh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lobe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Singh 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.
Lobe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh scores with a jab to the body.
Singh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lobe misses with a wild body shot.
Lobe misses the body punch
and Singh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Lobe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobe is controlling him.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
Lobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobe wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lobe wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh wants to sweep here but Lobe controlling him for the moment.
Lobe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lobe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lobe is on top in guard.
Lobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lobe forces his way into half guard.
Lobe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singh is looking for a sweep. Lobe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.
Lobe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Singh!
Singh is trying desperately to improve position.
Lobe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Singh is surviving well by controlling Lobe's body position as best he can.
Singh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Singh defends it well.
Singh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobe is working away from the top position though.
Singh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobe postures up.
Lobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobe stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
Singh punching from the bottom - just letting Lobe know he's still in a fight.
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.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Lobe from controlling successfully.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lobe!
Singh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Singh lands a big elbow.
Lobe wants to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
Singh landing punches.
Lobe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lobe blocking the ground and pound.
Lobe working to try and regain half guard.
Lobe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Lobe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lobe misses with a hook to the body
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Singh misses.
Lobe cracks Singh with a good jab.
Singh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lobe is looking for a sweep.
Singh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lobe to see if he's OK.
Lobe defending against the ground and pound.
Singh wants to stand but Lobe has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lobe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Singh trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lobe's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singh.
Lobe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobe is trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Lobe trying to control the position.
Lobe keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
Singh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lobe has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Lobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Singh tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws an elbow but Lobe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lobe struggling a bit here.
Singh in side control, throwing shots but Lobe defends.
Singh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Singh wants to control but Lobe is keeping him busy.
Lobe tries to bench press Singh off him but Singh keeps the position.
Lobe parries the strikes from Singh easily there. Singh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lobe to escape.
Singh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Singh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lobe wants to control but Singh postures up.
Lobe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Singh trying to control the action but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Khan Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lobe trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Singh works his way into side control.
Lobe is trying to get back to half guard.
Lobe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Singh is working for a kimura but Lobe is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobe keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe trying to control from the bottom.
Lobe gets back to full guard.
Singh throwing strikes from guard but Lobe blocks nicely.
Singh won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
Singh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh stands up over Lobe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lobe pulls Singh in to control the position.
Lobe is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
Singh passes into half guard.
Singh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lobe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khan Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khan Singh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniele Vantaggiato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter La Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter La Fleur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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219 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniele Vantaggiato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter La Fleur!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Fleur wants to land a leg kick but Vantaggiato is out of range.
La Fleur misses with the combination.
La Fleur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vantaggiato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling La Fleur to score with a decent uppercut.
Vantaggiato tries to close the distance and clinch but La Fleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vantaggiato moves out of range of the strikes.
La Fleur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by La Fleur!
La Fleur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
La Fleur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Fleur.
La Fleur throws a leg kick
and Vantaggiato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vantaggiato.
La Fleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peter La Fleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Fleur throws a combination that misses
and Vantaggiato counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vantaggiato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vantaggiato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantaggiato is trying to control the action in half guard but La Fleur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vantaggiato seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
La Fleur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
La Fleur is refusing to be controlled, as Vantaggiato sits in half guard.
Vantaggiato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Fleur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vantaggiato.
La Fleur is not content to let Vantaggiato control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vantaggiato lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato throwing shots but La Fleur is blocking nicely.
Vantaggiato takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
La Fleur is refusing to be controlled, as Vantaggiato sits in half guard.
La Fleur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vantaggiato.
Vantaggiato trying to pass the guard but La Fleur defending well.
Vantaggiato is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vantaggiato throwing shots but La Fleur is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vantaggiato wants to control but La Fleur is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vantaggiato is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! La Fleur is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniele Vantaggiato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
181 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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175 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Lakovic misses its intended target.
Cambiasso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lakovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lakovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Lakovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cambiasso.
Lakovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Lakovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sasha Lakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Lakovic slams his shin into Cambiasso's torso.
Lakovic swinging wildly here.
Donk. Lakovic catches Cambiasso right on the button with a cross.
Lakovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cambiasso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lakovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic misses with a hook
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cambiasso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Lakovic misses
and Cambiasso counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and Cambiasso moves out of range easily.
Cambiasso rushes Lakovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cambiasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lakovic presses Cambiasso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lakovic.
Lakovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Cambiasso backwards.
Lakovic pushes Cambiasso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lakovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lakovic smiles and moves away.
Cambiasso misses with a takedown
and Lakovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cambiasso.
Lakovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cambiasso on the side of the head.
Lakovic throws a right hand that misses
and Cambiasso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cambiasso closes the distance and pushes Lakovic back into the cage.
Lakovic pushes Cambiasso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lakovic.
Lakovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Lakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cambiasso looks gassed!
Cambiasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic presses Cambiasso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lakovic fails to land.
Cambiasso blocks an elbow strike from Lakovic.
Lakovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lakovic lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Lakovic.
Lakovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cambiasso backwards.
Lakovic lands a nice uppercut.
Lakovic scores with a hook to the body.
Lakovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakovic cracks Cambiasso with a nice body shot.
Lakovic lands a shot to the body.
Lakovic misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Lakovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakovic lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
Lakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic misses with the head strike.
Cambiasso'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.
Lakovic working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lakovic.
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cambiasso blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lakovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cambiasso backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lakovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cambiasso's calf.
Cambiasso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lakovic misses with an uppercut. Cambiasso saw that one coming.
Lakovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cambiasso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lakovic's guard.
Lakovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lakovic has Cambiasso pulled in close to control his posture.
Cambiasso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambiasso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lakovic dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lakovic is aware though and is defending well.
Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Cambiasso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cambiasso manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Cambiasso's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lakovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lakovic pushes down on Cambiasso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lakovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lakovic throwing shots but Cambiasso is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic controlling the action here.
Lakovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lakovic in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lakovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cambiasso regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lakovic.
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.
Lakovic passes into half guard.
Lakovic drops an elbow to the side of Cambiasso's head.
Lakovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lakovic looking for a submission but Cambiasso manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lakovic trying to control but Cambiasso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cambiasso takes the fight into the clinch.
Lakovic misses with a knee strike.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Lakovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cambiasso controls the action.
Cambiasso is trying to maintain a safe position but Lakovic gets an underhook and turns Cambiasso into the cage.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakovic scores with a hook to the body.
Cambiasso prevents a body shot from Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lakovic lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Cambiasso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lakovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cambiasso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lakovic digs a right hand into Cambiasso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambiasso's gas tank.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Lakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cambiasso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lakovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Cambiasso avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lakovic fails to land.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic won't allow it.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cambiasso.
Lakovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cambiasso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lakovic walks away with a smile on his face. Cambiasso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic moves into the clinch.
Cambiasso blocking some punches.
Lakovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cambiasso's elbow.
Lakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic misses with the head strike.
Lakovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lakovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lakovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cambiasso.
Sasha Lakovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cambiasso tries to break free but Lakovic pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lakovic.
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lakovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cambiasso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lakovic misses with a punch to the body.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lakovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lakovic tries a body shot but Cambiasso blocks it.
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.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic won't allow it.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Lakovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esteban Cambiasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lakovic digs a right hand into Cambiasso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambiasso's gas tank.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Lakovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lakovic 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lakovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtahousu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Konevitsan Kirkonkellot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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181 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Alb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pera Vihtahousu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alb throws a sloppy head kick and Vihtahousu moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Alb.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alb.
Alb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vihtahousu's head.
Vihtahousu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alb.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alb.
Vihtahousu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alb misses with a low kick.
Vihtahousu checks a leg kick.
Vihtahousu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Alb.
Jab from Alb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu tries for a takedown but Alb circles away easily
and Alb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vihtahousu's knee momentarily.
Vihtahousu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vihtahousu blocks a head kick by Alb.
Alb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vihtahousu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alb throws a combination that misses
and Vihtahousu counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alb!
Vihtahousu looks gassed!
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!
Vihtahousu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alb lands a high kick!
Alb cracks Vihtahousu with an open hand slap.
Alb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alb cracks Vihtahousu with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck for Vihtahousu with that takedown attempt.
Peter Alb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Vihtahousu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb catches Vihtahousu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vihtahousu tries for a takedown but Alb circles away easily
and Alb counters with a head kick.
Vihtahousu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alb is fending him off so far but Vihtahousu persists. Nope, Alb circles away and we're back to standing.
Alb lands a high kick!
Vihtahousu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alb lands a big head kick that sends Vihtahousu tumbling to the mat! Alb takes a step backwards and waves Vihtahousu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vihtahousu is rocked!
It looks like Pera Vihtahousu has been cut.
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!
Vihtahousu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alb.
Peter Alb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alb scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alb.
Alb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vihtahousu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vihtahousu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alb lands with a slapping head kick.
Alb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alb lands a head kick!
Alb with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Alb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Alb catches Vihtahousu right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alb. That's going to slow Vihtahousu down.
Vihtahousu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alb is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vihtahousu.
Alb lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Alb lands but Vihtahousu takes it in his stride.
Vihtahousu throws an off balance right hand
and Alb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vihtahousu has a takedown stuffed.
Vihtahousu is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alb dips to his left and cracks Vihtahousu with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vihtahousu lands in his opponent's guard.
Vihtahousu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vihtahousu, into his guard.
Alb tries to stand but Vihtahousu is controlling from the bottom.
Alb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vihtahousu on the ground.
Vihtahousu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu wants to sweep but no luck.
Vihtahousu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vihtahousu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alb trying to control but Vihtahousu is working from the bottom.
Vihtahousu trying to control the position.
Alb trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihtahousu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vihtahousu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alb is aware though and is defending well.
Vihtahousu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alb trying to control but Vihtahousu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vihtahousu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alb is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vihtahousu.
Alb wants to stand but Vihtahousu is controlling his arm.
Vihtahousu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alb not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alb tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vihtahousu controls his leg.
Alb trying to mount his opponent but Vihtahousu defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Alb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pera Vihtahousu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vihtahousu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vihtahousu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alb counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vihtahousu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alb swats away the attempt to clinch by Vihtahousu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alb lands with a straight right. Vihtahousu didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Alb misses
letting Vihtahousu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Alb.
Alb tests Vihtahousu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vihtahousu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alb is looking to slow Vihtahousu down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Vihtahousu misses
and Alb counters with a leg kick.
Vihtahousu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb moves out of range as Vihtahousu strikes.
Vihtahousu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vihtahousu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alb counters with a good low kick that Vihtahousu was not able to check.
Vihtahousu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vihtahousu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peter Alb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vihtahousu throws a sloppy body shot
and Alb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vihtahousu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vihtahousu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vihtahousu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pera Vihtahousu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alb throws a head kick but Vihtahousu moves out of range.
Alb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alb slips a jab and a cross from Vihtahousu.
Vihtahousu misses with a jab to the body
and Alb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vihtahousu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vihtahousu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alb cracks the inside of Vihtahousu's front leg.
Vihtahousu throws a right hand that misses
and Alb counters with a stiff right hand.
Alb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alb connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alb scoring well with a low kick there.
Alb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Alb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Alb!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and McLucas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson comes to the cage accompanied by Laurent Wolf - No Stress. Silva has chosen SOAD - Soldier Side as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, McLucas Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Emerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emerson moves nicely into side control.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva tries to escape but Emerson is in control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Emerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Emerson is controlling him
Emerson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silva is holding on tight.
Emerson controlling the position easily from mount.
Emerson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Emerson looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emerson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva pushes Emerson off and gets back to his feet.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Emerson counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
A swing and a miss from Emerson.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Emerson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emerson misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emerson.
Emerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emerson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emerson fails with the takedown.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Emerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emerson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Emerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emerson under the eye.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLucas Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Emerson moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Gabriel Emerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Emerson's belly button to the back.
A combination from Emerson does no damage.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Emerson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Emerson is now in Silva's guard.
Emerson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emerson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Emerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emerson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Emerson eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Emerson is keeping busy.
Emerson wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emerson trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Emerson from controlling successfully.
Emerson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Silva wants to stand but Emerson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Emerson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Emerson passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emerson seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is staying active underneath Emerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Emerson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is not content to let Emerson control the position.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emerson wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Emerson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Gabriel Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Emerson should have avoided that one.
Emerson throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Emerson slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLucas Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emerson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva misses with a hook
and Emerson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emerson counters with a nice uppercut.
Emerson looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Emerson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emerson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Emerson had a free shot at his head there.
Silva throws a hook but Emerson avoids it easily.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Emerson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Emerson counter with a right hand.
Emerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Emerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses with an uppercut. Emerson saw that one coming.
Emerson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Emerson.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emerson counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Emerson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Silva misses with a hook
and Emerson counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
McLucas Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Emerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emerson slips a jab from Silva.
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 Gabriel Emerson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emerson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Emerson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester has chosen I Feel Wonderful as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester misses the body punch
and Khanomtom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lester thinking.
Khanomtom tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lester darts in trying to clinch
and Khanomtom counters with a leg kick.
Lester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester tries to clinch up
and Khanomtom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lester wants to clinch.
Lester misses with a shot to the body
and Khanomtom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester tries to score with a low kick but Khanomtom moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Lester.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanomtom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khanomtom throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
Lester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanomtom swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Khanomtom checks the leg kick.
Lester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khanomtom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester misses with a body punch
and Khanomtom counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Lester misses
and Khanomtom counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Khanomtom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lester's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Lester misses
and Khanomtom counters with a good, hard body kick but Lester shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom thows a body kick. Lester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lester looks to clinch
and Khanomtom counters with an inside leg kick.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lester thinking.
Lester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khanomtom counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a low kick, right behind Lester 's knee.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Khanomtom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khanomtom scoring well with a low kick there.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khanomtom counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester lands with a hook. Khanomtom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lester misses with a hook
and Khanomtom counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khanomtom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lester moves into range and clinches up with Khanomtom.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Khanomtom lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanomtom tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester keeps control of Khanomtom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khanomtom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khanomtom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
Lester checks a low kick from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khanomtom. Khanomtom obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Khanomtom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Lester.
Lester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khanomtom keeps the fight on the outside.
Khanomtom takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Khanomtom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Khanomtom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khanomtom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lester tries to clinch but Khanomtom moves away
and Khanomtom counters with an inside leg kick.
Khanomtom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Lester scores with a hook to the body. Khanomtom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lester scores with a body shot.
Khanomtom thows a leg kick but Lester checks it
and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khanomtom counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester thows a leg kick but Khanomtom checks it
and Khanomtom counters with a nice leg kick.
Lester misses with a hook
and Khanomtom counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khanomtom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Lester misses.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khanomtom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lester is out of range.
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.
Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Khanomtom's head.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanomtom throws out the jab.
Khanomtom throws out a loose jab but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Khanomtom is predictable there
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester tries to clinch but Khanomtom is having none of it.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanomtom was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Lester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Khanomtom is predictable there
and Lester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Kaoklai Khanomtom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Khanomtom 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.
Lester misses with a body shot
and Khanomtom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester connects with a crisp jab.
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester wants to clinch up but Khanomtom keeps it at a distance.
Lester misses with a hook
and Khanomtom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khanomtom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester misses with a right hand
and Khanomtom counters with a thumping low kick.
Lester misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lester's knee momentarily.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Lester scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khanomtom jabs Lester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lester throws a hook but Khanomtom blocks it.
Lester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khanomtom is out of range.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Khanomtom.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester rushes Khanomtom and presses him up against the cage.
Khanomtom blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Lester.
A short right from Khanomtom on the inside.
Lester blocks a body shot from Khanomtom.
Lester is looking to control Khanomtom's arms but Khanomtom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lester has his back to the cage.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom breaks from the clinch.
Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khanomtom. That did some damage!
Lester throws a leg kick
and Khanomtom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lester tries to clinch up but Khanomtom circles away and keeps his distance.
Lester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a leg kick.
Lester throws a leg kick but Khanomtom sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Khanomtom moves out of range easily.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Lester tries to clinch but Khanomtom is having none of it.
Khanomtom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head.
Lester moves out of range as Khanomtom throws a body kick.
Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanomtom manages to avoid it.
Lester wants to slow Khanomtom down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khanomtom counters with a low kick, right behind Lester 's knee.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Khanomtom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lester's knee momentarily.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanomtom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Khanomtom digs a good hook to Lester's body.
Khanomtom cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
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 Kaoklai Khanomtom.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khanomtom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoklai Khanomtom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rypien is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Ripper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Rypien!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rypien throws a poor cross that misses
and Shotokahn counters with a good low kick that Rypien was not able to check.
Shotokahn swings for the body but Rypien moves out of range.
Shotokahn misses with a head kick.
Shotokahn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rypien misses with a right hand
and Shotokahn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shotokahn avoids the body shot from Rypien.
Both fighters circling a little - Shotokahn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rypien throws a wild body kick that Shotokahn sees coming a mile off.
Shotokahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rypien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shotokahn connects with a looping right hand.
Rypien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rypien throws a lazy uppercut
and Shotokahn counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Rypien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rypien blocks a jab.
A head kick by Rypien misses
and Shotokahn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shotokahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Rypien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shotokahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rypien lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shotokahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Rypien throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shotokahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shotokahn tries a low kick but Rypien avoids it.
A big left from Shotokahn misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn misses with an uppercut
and Rypien counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shotokahn slips under a jab from Rypien.
That kick from Shotokahn tenderised Rypien's leg. Rypien is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rypien misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rypien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shotokahn momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shotokahn catches Rypien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shotokahn defending well as Rypien loads up on a big left hand.
Rypien misses with a body punch
and Shotokahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shotokahn throws a body punch but Rypien moves out of range.
Shotokahn misses with a jab to the body
and Rypien counters with a right hand to the body.
Rypien defending well as Shotokahn loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good standup being displayed there by Shotokahn as he connects with a hook.
Shotokahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Rypien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shotokahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rypien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rypien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shotokahn counters with a nice body shot.
Shotokahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rypien.
Shotokahn connects with a crisp jab.
Rypien defending well as Shotokahn loads up on a big left hand.
Rypien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shotokahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shotokahn is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Rypien moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Rypien!
Rick Rypien is the new lightweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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