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UVT 117: Beatdown at the Beach PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Banner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cowell thinking.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Cowell shoots in but no luck this time.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Cowell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cowell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cowell shoots in for a double leg but Banner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Cowell. Cowell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Cowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner leaves Cowell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banner throws a combination. Cowell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Anderson Cowell has been cut.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner Rushes Cowell and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Cowell is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Banner Piles on the pressure and Cowell crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Banner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hurry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Verson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hurry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Verson moves into the clinch.
Verson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Verson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith pushes Verson off looking to stand but Verson dives back in and keeps control.
Verson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Verson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Verson eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Verson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is looking for a sweep. Verson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Verson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verson is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Verson passes to side control.
Verson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Verson is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Verson crashes against the mat.
Verson swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Verson's guard.
Smith stands up from Verson's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Verson.
Verson tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Verson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Verson trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Verson is looking for a kimura here.
Verson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Verson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Verson blocks it.
Verson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verson shoots in but no luck this time.
Verson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Verson is controlling him well.
Smith trying to control here.
Verson controlling the pace.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Verson has control of the leg.
Verson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Verson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Verson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Verson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith wants to control but Verson is keeping busy.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Verson in his half guard.
Verson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Verson sits in half guard.
Verson is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Verson landing some decent shots from guard.
Verson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Verson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Verson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rodrigo Verson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Indestructible. Herbert Truck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbert Truck!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oberream avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oberream looking to score a takedown here. Truck is defending well but Oberream drives through and ends up in Truck's guard.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
Truck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Truck looking for a guillotine here but Oberream defends easily.
Oberream throws a big right hand that misses.
Oberream has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Truck is proving hard to escape from.
Truck working a defensive guard here.
Truck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oberream trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oberream got a little sloppy there for a moment and Truck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oberream has managed to get both his arms back between Truck's legs - danger averted.
Truck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oberream gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck looking for a sweep. Not yet Truck, not yet.
Oberream got a little sloppy there for a moment and Truck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oberream has managed to get both his arms back between Truck's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
Truck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Truck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Truck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oberream lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oberream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truck is keeping the position for now.
Oberream wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Truck wants to sweep here but Oberream controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Truck looking for a guillotine here but Oberream defends easily.
Truck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oberream cracks Truck with a solid left hand.
Oberream wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oberream.
Truck is looking for a triangle but Oberream pushes his legs off easily.
Oberream is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oberream has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Truck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oberream gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oberream throwing strikes from guard but Truck blocks nicely.
Oberream works over Truck with some ground and pound from guard.
Truck looking for a guillotine here but Oberream defends easily.
Oberream trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oberream in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oberream trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Alistar Oberream wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oberream throws a hook to the side of Truck's head but Truck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oberream with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Truck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horrible takedown by Truck or perhaps it was just good defense by Oberream which made him look bad.
Truck tries a low kick but Oberream avoids it.
Oberream thows a body shot but no joy.
Truck misses with a hook to the body
and Oberream counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Truck's guard now.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Oberream landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oberream won't allow Truck to sweep him here.
Oberream trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Oberream dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oberream misses with a body shot.
Oberream lands a jab to Truck's midsection.
Truck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oberream.
Truck 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Truck.
Oberream tests Truck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oberream digs a good hook to Truck's body.
Truck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oberream throws out the jab.
Truck throws a sloppy head kick and Oberream moves out of range easily.
Truck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Truck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oberream throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Truck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oberream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truck.
Oberream throws the left hand but Truck avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck takes one on the button.
Oberream takes a swing at Truck's ribcage but misses.
Truck ducks under a wild hook from Oberream.
Oberream throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oberream is looking to clinch.
Alistar Oberream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oberream throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Truck on the side of the head.
Oberream lands with a good body shot.
Truck motions for Oberream to come forward. Truck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oberream checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Truck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Truck throws a wild body kick that Oberream sees coming a mile off.
Oberream checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Truck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oberream counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Oberream on the inside.
Oberream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oberream works on Truck's body with a couple of short punches.
Truck is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Oberream.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Truck.
Oberream stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oberream lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oberream.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Truck takes a shot to the head.
Oberream lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck has a couple of punches blocked by Oberream.
Truck misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Oberream.
Oberream stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oberream presses Truck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oberream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oberream lands a left hand.
Oberream lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oberream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Oberream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oberream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oberream connects with a body shot.
Truck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Oberream finds it's way through Truck's defenses.
Oberream misses with a two punch combination.
Oberream scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Truck doesn't seem bothered though.
Oberream lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oberream pushes Truck up against the cage in a clinch.
Oberream presses Truck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oberream lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oberream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oberream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truck.
Truck walks into a left hand.
Oberream moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Oberream.
Oberream misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oberream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Oberream.
Oberream swings for the body but Truck moves out of range.
Oberream clobbers Truck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Truck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oberream throws out the jab.
Truck 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.
Alistar Oberream is winning the standup battle so far.
Oberream closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Oberream lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oberream creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oberream swings wildly with an uppercut but Truck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Truck is looking to control Oberream's arms but Oberream gets an underhook and turns him. Now Truck has his back to the cage.
Oberream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oberream blocking some punches.
Oberream breaks from the clinch.
Oberream stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Truck slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Truck throws a leg kick but Oberream checks it.
Truck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oberream scores with a crisp jab that stopped Truck in his tracks.
Oberream throws a right hand that misses
and Truck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oberream's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Oberream dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oberream throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oberream doesn't manage to clinch there - Truck circles away.
Truck tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oberream is able to avoid easily.
Oberream scores with a body shot.
Truck has his takedown stuffed
letting Oberream counter with a right hand.
Truck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truck.
Oberream stuns Truck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oberream misses the target.
Oberream lands a really nice looking cross but Truck seems unphased.
Truck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oberream clobbers Truck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Oberream.
Truck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Truck misses with a takedown
and Oberream counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck ducks right into an uppercut from Oberream.
Oberream scores with a hook to the body. Truck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oberream lands an overhand right.
Oberream thows a body shot but no joy.
Oberream takes a swing at Truck's ribcage but misses.
Oberream shoots in and bounces Truck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oberream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truck can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oberream's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Truck looking for a sweep. Not yet Truck, not yet.
Oberream is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oberream scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oberream postures up.
Truck keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
Truck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Truck is not content to let Oberream control the position.
Oberream content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Truck tries to improve position but can't.
Herbert Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oberream working the ground and pound.
Truck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oberream off and has taken his back!
Oberream defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Truck has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alistar Oberream is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream turns into Truck and is now in his guard.
Oberream passes into half guard.
Oberream is pressing down on Truck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Truck is holding on for now.
Truck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oberream is controlling the pace.
Truck is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oberream not doing much here.
Oberream trying to control from half guard but Truck is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nice strikes from Oberream there.
Oberream looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oberream stands up from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truck shoots in for a double leg but Oberream sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alistar Oberream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Truck.
Oberream rushes Truck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistar Oberream showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oberream has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistar Oberream!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy throws a right hand that misses
and Heggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinksy misses with a double jab
and Heggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Drew Pinksy has been cut.
Pinksy misses with a hook
and Heggs counters by clinching up.
Pinksy can't break the clinch.
Heggs scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinksy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heggs has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Heggs.
Pinksy is breathing heavily.
Heggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinksy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pinksy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heggs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pinksy counters with a body kick.
Pinksy misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinksy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Heggs wants to clinch up but Pinksy keeps it at a distance.
Heggs drops Pinksy with a beautiful combination! Pinksy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Heggs is looking for the KO!
Pinksy is rocked!
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heggs has Pinksy up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Pinksy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heggs unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pinksy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Heggs is unloading with more strikes now! Pinksy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Heggs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Kiss to Build a Dream On . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha tries for a takedown but Atomic circles away easily
and Atomic counters with a takedown into side control.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep.
Atomic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Atomic in side control, throwing shots but Ghotha defends.
Atomic working the ground and pound but Ghotha is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha tries to bench press Atomic off him but Atomic keeps the position.
Atomic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Atomic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ghotha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Atomic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghotha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ghotha trying to control but Atomic postures up.
Atomic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ghotha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atomic.
Atomic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ghotha tries to get to full guard but Atomic has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic lands strikes from half guard.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Atomic trying to mount his opponent but Ghotha defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ghotha tries to roll over but Atomic keeps him under control.
Ghotha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atomic.
Atomic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghotha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atomic drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Atomic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atomic trying to pass the guard but Ghotha defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghotha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic postures up.
Ghotha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atomic defends it easily.
Atomic lands a couple of digs.
Atomic preventing the sweep.
Ghotha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atomic defends it easily.
Atomic wants to pass the guard but Ghotha is keeping the position.
Atomic is in close to Ghotha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ghotha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Atomic has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atomic is nestled in close to Ghotha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atomic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atomic throwing shots but Ghotha is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atomic.
Atomic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Atomic.
Atomic drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Ghotha is pressing down on Atomic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atomic looking to sit in guard and control but Ghotha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atomic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ghotha!
Ghotha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atomic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ghotha working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomic landing punches.
Atomic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Atomic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ghotha looks gassed!
Atomic unloading with bombs!
Ghotha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atomic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ghotha defending well though.
Ghotha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Atomic jumps into side control!
Atomic is working Ghotha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Atomic working the ground and pound from side control.
Ghotha taking a bit of punishment here - Atomic scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atomic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atomic lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghotha looking for subs from the bottom but Atomic mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ghotha loads up on a big right hand but Atomic slips the punch.
Ghotha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atomic.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha slips under a jab from Atomic.
A jab from Atomic finds it's way through Ghotha's defenses.
Atomic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghotha.
Ghotha with a poor takedown
and Atomic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Atomic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha shoots and misses
and Atomic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ghotha thinking.
Ghotha avoids the body shot from Atomic.
Ghotha misses with a low kick as Atomic jumps back.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Atomic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic looks to throw the jab but Ghotha is out of range.
Atomic punishes Ghotha's body with a nice straight punch.
Atomic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atomic throws a body punch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Tom Atomic is winning the standup battle so far.
Atomic works Ghotha's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha fails with the takedown
and Atomic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tom Atomic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghotha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Atomic connects with a body shot that sends Ghotha's belly button to the back.
Ghoul Ghotha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atomic drives through with a takedown into Ghotha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Atomic scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Ghotha can't keep his opponent in guard - Atomic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Atomic working the head and body with strikes.
Atomic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Atomic prevents Ghotha from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Atomic.
Tom Atomic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Atomic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atomic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghotha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atomic works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha tries to buck Atomic off but Atomic is having none of it.
Atomic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atomic scoring with punches from side control.
Ghotha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ghotha has hold of Atomic's hands but Atomic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atomic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghotha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atomic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atomic working the head and body with strikes.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Atomic winds up and cracks Ghotha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Atomic there.
Atomic thows a huge punch but Ghotha dodges it nicely.
Ghotha wants to control but Atomic is keeping busy.
Atomic lands strikes from half guard.
Ghotha tries to roll over but Atomic keeps him under control.
Ghotha gets back to full guard.
Atomic passes into half guard.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atomic is keen to just control but Ghotha is a slippery customer.
Ghotha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ghotha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atomic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghotha drops his hands momentarily and Atomic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atomic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghotha moves away.
Atomic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Atomic.
Ghotha misses with a takedown
and Ghotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghotha has his takedown stuffed
and Atomic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atomic.
Tom Atomic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic lands a couple of elbows.
Atomic distracts Ghotha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atomic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atomic advances position into side control!
Ghotha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atomic's best efforts.
Ghotha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atomic is pushing down on Ghotha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghotha is fighting to maintain full guard but Atomic has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Atomic connects with a nice short shot to Ghotha's temple.
Atomic drops an elbow to the side of Ghotha's head.
Ghotha trying to control from the bottom.
Ghotha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Atomic.
Atomic working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic working Ghotha over with strikes.
Atomic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghotha to regain full guard.
Atomic is working Ghotha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atomic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Atomic landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghotha striking off his back but it's not causing Atomic any problems.
Atomic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghotha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghotha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Atomic has his hands clasped together but Ghotha extends an breaks Atomic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ghotha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ghoul Ghotha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Praye is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carry That Weight. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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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
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lae Praye!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praye misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Praye misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Praye thinking.
Praye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Praye on that attempt.
Praye lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Praye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penn's guard.
Praye trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Praye is controlling him.
Penn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Praye'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.
Praye breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Praye shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Dj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lae Praye.
Praye misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Praye misses with a double jab
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Praye with an uppercut!
Penn lands a jab to Praye's midsection.
Praye walks into a left hand.
Lae Praye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn scores with the left hand. Praye knows he should have avoided that one.
Praye throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Praye misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Praye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Praye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Praye content to stall in guard here.
Penn is wriggling around but Praye manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye prevents Penn from standing back up.
Praye trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Praye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn pushes Praye off and gets back to his feet.
Praye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Praye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praye misses with a jab to the body
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Praye swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Praye falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Praye shoots in and bounces Penn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Praye drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn!
Praye looks gassed!
Praye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Penn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Praye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Praye throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Praye shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Praye throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn lands a glancing blow to the side of Praye's head.
A shot to the body from Praye misses
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Praye misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Praye misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Praye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Praye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Penn.
Penn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Praye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn catches Praye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Praye is breathing heavily.
Praye misses the body punch
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Praye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Praye falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Praye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Praye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dj Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lae Praye.
Praye moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Praye throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Praye is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn steps in with a hook that catches Praye right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Penn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Praye looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dj Penn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bender is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't You Forget About Me. Paul Bourque is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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25
156 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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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
23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bender!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bender throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque checks a leg kick.
Bender just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bender.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Bender moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Bender.
Bourque avoids a kick to the body.
Bender is looking to chop away at Bourque's legs.
Bourque scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bender in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender thumps Bourque with a low kick.
A slow jab from Bourque misses its intended target.
Bender throws out a loose jab but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourque misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
Bender throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bender avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque misses with a straight right.
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.
Bender pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bourque misses with the combination.
Bourque misses with a lunging right hand
and Bender counters with a good low kick that Bourque was not able to check.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bourque throws a right hand that misses
and Bender finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bourque throws a combination that misses
and Bender counters with a good low kick that Bourque was not able to check.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Bender bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bender counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bourque misses with a hook
and Bender counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bourque's knee momentarily.
Paul Bourque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender throws a lazy head kick
and Bourque counters with a left and a right that stings Bender.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bourque throws a right hand that misses
and Bender counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bender.
Bourque throws a right hand that misses
and Bender counters with a good low kick that Bourque was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws an off balance right hand
and Bender counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bender fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bourque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bender throws a leg kick which misses Bourque's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourque tries to avoid it.
Bourque is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Bender there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bender counters with a head kick that drops Bourque to the mat! Bourque scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bourque is rocked!
Bender throws a pinpoint strike between Bourque's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bourque crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bender scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bender!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes into the arena with The Wicker Man -- Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. Victor has chosen Enigma - Hello and welcome as his entrance music. Cassiano Victor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Marshall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Marshall misses
and Victor counters with a nice uppercut.
Victor throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a good low kick that Victor was not able to check.
Victor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Victor throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a right hand to the body.
Victor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victor misses with an uppercut
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cassiano Victor has been cut.
Marshall throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marshall.
Marshall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Victor.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses.
Doug Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall throws a low kick but Victor moves out of range easily.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Victor, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Victor blocks a low kick nicely.
Victor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Victor stops Marshall from standing up.
Victor looking to sit in guard and control but Marshall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Victor has wrist control.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Victor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Victor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Victor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Victor keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Victor blocks nicely.
Victor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard.
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.
Victor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marshall wants to stand but Victor is controlling the position.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall looking to control.
Victor trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Victor is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Victor throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Victor's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cassiano Victor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Victor throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall tries to work over Victor's front leg with a kick but Victor checks it.
Victor is looking to clinch.
Victor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshall.
Good standup being displayed there by Victor as he connects with a hook.
Victor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marshall pinned against the cage. Marshall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Victor throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Marshall looks at the referee who does nothing so Marshall lands a crushing right that sends Victor to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Marshall!
Doug Marshall retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Dying Inside . Emanuel has chosen I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Europha Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masilungan misses with a lunging right hand
and Emanuel counters with a stiff right hand.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Emanuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masilungan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Emanuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masilungan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emanuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masilungan passes Emanuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masilungan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emanuel's head.
Emanuel taking some punishment here, with Masilungan in his half guard.
Emanuel is looking to improve his position.
Emanuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel is looking to improve his position.
Emanuel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masilungan wants to take a breather but Emanuel is having none of it.
Emanuel is looking to improve his position.
Emanuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masilungan.
Emanuel manages to get to full guard.
Emanuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Emanuel has momentary wrist control but Masilungan slips an elbow through the middle.
Emanuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masilungan is one step ahead there.
Masilungan passes Emanuel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emanuel has hold of Masilungan's hands but Masilungan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masilungan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masilungan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masilungan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emanuel is just riding it out for now. Masilungan eventually gives up the hold.
Masilungan drops an elbow to the side of Emanuel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to get to full guard but Masilungan has control of the leg.
Masilungan is trying to control the action in half guard but Emanuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masilungan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emanuel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masilungan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Masilungan is working for a submission of some sort.
Emanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masilungan looking to pass the guard.
Emanuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masilungan defends well.
Masilungan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emanuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masilungan!
Masilungan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emanuel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masilungan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Emanuel lands with a hook. Masilungan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emanuel lands with a nice body punch.
Masilungan throws a push kick but Emanuel slaps the foot to one side.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Masilungan moves out of range as Emanuel strikes.
Emanuel moves to clinch but Masilungan breaks away
and Masilungan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masilungan.
Emanuel working a defensive guard here.
Masilungan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emanuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but Masilungan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emanuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Masilungan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masilungan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masilungan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emanuel keeps working.
Emanuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masilungan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emanuel struggling a bit here.
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.
Emanuel gets back to half guard.
Emanuel trying to hold on to Masilungan's head to control him but Masilungan postures up.
Masilungan lands strikes from half guard.
Emanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masilungan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masilungan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masilungan controls the position.
Emanuel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Masilungan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jed Masilungan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masilungan tries to control but Emanuel wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is looking to get to half guard.
Masilungan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emanuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masilungan wants to control the pace but Emanuel is squirming around nicely.
Emanuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masilungan with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Masilungan with good strikes from the mount here!
Emanuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masilungan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emanuel looks a forlorn figure.
Emanuel is bucking up trying to escape but Masilungan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Emanuel is breathing heavily.
Masilungan cracks Emanuel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emanuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emanuel misses with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Emanuel swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Emanuel throws a right hand that misses
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Emanuel looks to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Emanuel.
Emanuel swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Emanuel misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Emanuel. That snapped Masilungan's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan thumps Emanuel with a low kick.
Emanuel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Europha Emanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emanuel throws an off balance right hand
and Masilungan counters with a right hand to the body.
Masilungan tries to score with a low kick but Emanuel moves his leg out of the way.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emanuel misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Emanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emanuel misses with a hook
and Masilungan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Emanuel really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emanuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Emanuel misses.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Emanuel.
Emanuel cracks Masilungan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emanuel misses the jab.
Masilungan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
Emanuel moves to clinch but Masilungan breaks away
and Masilungan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emanuel won't be happy with that.
Emanuel tries to buck Masilungan off but Masilungan is having none of it.
Emanuel is not content to let Masilungan control the position.
Emanuel is looking for a sweep.
Masilungan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Masilungan is looking to take a break and control but Emanuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masilungan lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Emanuel is pressing down on Masilungan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emanuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masilungan!
Masilungan wants to control but Emanuel is having none of it.
Emanuel with shots to the head and body - Masilungan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Masilungan is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Masilungan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Masilungan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emanuel dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masilungan regains half guard.
Masilungan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emanuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emanuel throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emanuel moves out of range as Masilungan throws a body kick.
Emanuel throws a looping overhand right but Masilungan ducks down to avoid it.
Masilungan takes a swing at Emanuel's ribcage but misses.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Europha Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
Emanuel throws a poor cross that misses
and Masilungan counters with a single leg into guard. Emanuel didn't expect that.
Masilungan won't allow Emanuel to sweep him here.
Masilungan postures up.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Emanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emanuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masilungan defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masilungan is one step ahead there.
Emanuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masilungan defends it easily.
Masilungan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masilungan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emanuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emanuel has his foot on Masilungan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masilungan works his way back into a safe position though.
Masilungan has gone for a leg lock! Emanuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masilungan's guard.
Masilungan trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to get back to his feet but Emanuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emanuel working some strikes from top position.
Emanuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emanuel is in close to Masilungan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emanuel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emanuel prevents Masilungan from getting back to his feet.
Emanuel lands a couple of elbows.
Emanuel stopping the sweep attempt from Masilungan.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Masilungan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to sweep but no luck.
Emanuel wants to pass the guard but Masilungan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan wants to sweep but no luck.
Masilungan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emanuel is controlling him.
Emanuel connects with a couple of short punches.
Masilungan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emanuel chips away with some ground and pound.
Masilungan keeping moving, preventing Emanuel from controlling successfully.
Emanuel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masilungan pushes Emanuel off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Masilungan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emanuel circles away.
Emanuel is looking to clinch.
Emanuel digs a good body shot into Masilungan's ribs.
Masilungan slips a jab and a cross from Emanuel.
Emanuel wants to clinch
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Europha Emanuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emanuel misses with a jab to the body
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel is looking to clinch but Masilungan is avoiding it.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Masilungan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emanuel wants to hold on but Masilungan pushes him away.
Masilungan prevents Emanuel from getting the reversal.
Masilungan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Masilungan looking to control but Emanuel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Emanuel tries to lock up and control but Masilungan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Emanuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masilungan cracks Emanuel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is having none of it.
Emanuel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emanuel is squirming around, avoiding Masilungan's attempts to control the action.
Emanuel tries to reverse the position but Masilungan maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Masilungan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Emanuel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masilungan landing shots from mount.
Masilungan is landing with some decent strikes but Emanuel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Masilungan tries to control but Emanuel wriggling away.
Masilungan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emanuel looks a forlorn figure.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Emanuel gets back to half guard.
Masilungan winds up and cracks Emanuel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emanuel is trying to maintain the position but Masilungan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan slips a nice elbow through Emanuel's hands, connecting with Emanuel's forehead.
Emanuel actively working from the bottom here.
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is keeping busy.
Masilungan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Europha Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masilungan is trying to control the action in half guard but Emanuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is keeping busy.
Emanuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Masilungan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masilungan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emanuel defending well though.
Emanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masilungan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masilungan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emanuel keeps working.
Emanuel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masilungan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
Jed Masilungan retains his lightweight title!
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