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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremy Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toney lands with a shot to the body.
Toney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Toney.
Silva pushes Toney up against the cage in a clinch.
Toney throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Toney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Toney to the mat.
Toney has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Toney is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Toney to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furuichi Takayuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salgado comes to the cage accompanied by Pissing Razors - You never know. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Furuichi Takayuki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayuki fails with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a series of strikes. Takayuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takayuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salgado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takayuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Joaquin Salgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furuichi Takayuki.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takayuki fails with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salgado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takayuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salgado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salgado scores with a nice head shot.
Takayuki has his takedown stuffed
and Salgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salgado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a stiff right hand.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Salgado.
Takayuki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salgado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a one-two to the body.
Furuichi Takayuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Takayuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a three punch combo that has Takayuki backing up. Takayuki nods at Salgado to acknowledge the strikes.
Takayuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salgado counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salgado throws a right hand that Takayuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Takayuki also avoids with ease.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a series of strikes. Takayuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takayuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salgado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salgado throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takayuki misses with a takedown
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki misses with a takedown
and Salgado counters with a left to the body.
Jab, jab by Salgado - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki has his takedown stuffed
and Salgado counters with a two punch combo.
Salgado throws a nice looking combination but Takayuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takayuki misses with a takedown
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki has his takedown stuffed
and Salgado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takayuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a right hand to the body.
Salgado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salgado.
Takayuki with a poor takedown
and Salgado counters with a straight right hand.
Salgado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takayuki eats them both and turns towards Salgado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a one-two to the body.
Salgado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takayuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salgado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takayuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salgado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takayuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a one-two to the body.
Takayuki looks gassed!
Takayuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salgado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Salgado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salgado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takayuki eats them both and turns towards Salgado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takayuki has his takedown stuffed
and Salgado counters with a two punch combo.
Takayuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salgado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joaquin Salgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furuichi Takayuki.
Takayuki fails with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a straight right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Salgado.
Takayuki misses with a takedown
and Salgado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takayuki fails with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a series of strikes. Takayuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takayuki is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takayuki has his takedown stuffed
and Salgado counters with a stiff right hand.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salgado tries to bum rush Takayuki with a series of wild strikes but Takayuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a stiff right hand.
Takayuki with a poor takedown
and Salgado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salgado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joaquin Salgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salgado is working the combinations to good effect here.
Takayuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Salgado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takayuki backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takayuki misses with a takedown
and Salgado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takayuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salgado.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takayuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a series of strikes. Takayuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takayuki is rocked!
Salgado swinging wildly here.
Salgado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salgado lands with an uppercut that bounces Takayuki off the cage and back into rage.
Takayuki avoids the head kick by Salgado.
Takayuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado misses with the combination.
Takayuki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Salgado is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takayuki.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salgado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takayuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salgado counters with a straight right hand.
Joaquin Salgado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salgado looks to land a combination but Takayuki avoids it well.
Salgado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salgado slaps away a takedown attempt from Takayuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Salgado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salgado.
Salgado misses with the combination.
Takayuki with a poor takedown
and Salgado counters with a stiff right hand.
Takayuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayuki shoots and misses
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
Takayuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takayuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salgado connects with a crisp jab.
Salgado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takayuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takayuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salgado counters with a nice body shot.
Salgado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Takayuki with a poor takedown
and Salgado counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takayuki tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salgado throws a series of strikes that have Takayuki backpedaling.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Salgado dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takayuki misses with a takedown
and Salgado counters with a left and a right that stings Takayuki.
A nice combination there by Salgado.
Salgado misses with a two punch combination.
Takayuki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takayuki thows a big elbow that misses.
Salgado wants to stand and escape but Takayuki is having none of it.
Takayuki drops back looking for a leg! Salgado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salgado manages to kick Takayuki off! Takayuki jumps back into Salgado's guard.
Salgado is pulling down on Takayuki's head. It's preventing any offense from Takayuki, at least for the moment.
Takayuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takayuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takayuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takayuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salgado wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takayuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Takayuki pulls Salgado in close to his closed guard and prevents Salgado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takayuki is trying to keep Salgado in close.
Takayuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takayuki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takayuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salgado is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayuki looking for a guillotine here but Salgado defends easily.
Takayuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takayuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salgado defends well.
Takayuki has his foot on Salgado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salgado works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salgado wants to stand but Takayuki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Takayuki looking for a guillotine here but Salgado defends easily.
Takayuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salgado defends well.
Furuichi Takayuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salgado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salgado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takayuki working for a triangle but Salgado defends it easily.
Salgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takayuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furuichi Takayuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salgado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Salgado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perry Flavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flavel comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing - Kanye west. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bowie's choice of entrance music: Sound and vision. This should be a great matchup!
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184 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perry Flavel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Flavel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flavel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flavel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flavel.
Flavel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Flavel finds it's way through Bowie's defenses.
Flavel lands a lovely overhand right.
Flavel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowie manages to avoid it.
Flavel lands a right hook to the body.
Bowie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flavel.
Bowie closes the distance but Flavel moves to the side
letting Flavel counter with a right hand.
Bowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bowie drops his hands momentarily and Flavel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowie ducks under a wild hook from Flavel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flavel throws the left hand but Bowie avoids the punch easily.
Bowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flavel.
Bowie tries to clinch up
and Flavel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie darts in trying to clinch
enabling Flavel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flavel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Flavel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowie moves in looking to clinch but Flavel pushes him off.
Flavel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowie.
It looks like Perry Flavel has been cut.
Bowie misses with a wild combination.
Bowie darts in trying to clinch
and Flavel counters with a left and a right that stings Bowie.
Bowie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flavel slips a jab from Bowie.
Flavel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowie manages to avoid it.
David Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flavel throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowie looks to clinch
and Flavel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flavel keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowie tries to clinch up but Flavel circles away and keeps his distance.
Flavel lands a nice hook to Bowie's body. Bowie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flavel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bowie tries to clinch there but Flavel circles away.
Bowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bowie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flavel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flavel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bowie darts in trying to clinch
and Flavel counters with a series of strikes. Bowie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bowie is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flavel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowie tries to clinch up.
Bowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flavel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bowie tries to clinch up but Flavel circles away and keeps his distance.
Flavel avoids the body shot from Bowie.
Bowie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bowie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flavel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowie takes one to the side of the head.
Bowie blocks a jab.
Bowie connects with an inside leg kick.
Flavel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bowie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flavel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flavel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowie.
Flavel lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowie doesn't manage to clinch there - Flavel circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie avoids the body shot from Flavel.
Flavel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flavel.
Bowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Flavel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowie doesn't manage to clinch there - Flavel circles away.
Bowie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flavel takes a swing at Bowie's ribcage but misses.
Flavel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flavel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flavel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Flavel misses.
Bowie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flavel counters with a nice body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Flavel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Flavel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bowie connects with a leg kick. Flavel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bowie avoids the body shot from Flavel.
Bowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bowie, as that shot connected.
Bowie tries to clinch up
enabling Flavel to counter with a crisp jab.
Flavel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowie at a distance.
Bowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flavel.
Flavel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowie circles away quickly and effectively.
Flavel scores with a jab. Bowie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flavel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bowie is looking to clinch.
Bowie wants to clinch up but Flavel keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flavel misses with a body shot.
Bowie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flavel.
Bowie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bowie looks to throw the jab but Flavel is out of range.
A slow jab from Flavel misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Flavel.
Bowie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bowie misses with a wild combination.
Bowie has managed to clinch.
Bowie looking to throw knees to the head but Flavel is blocking nicely.
Bowie fails to pull guard.
Flavel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flavel avoiding damage as Bowie throws knees to the body.
Flavel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flavel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flavel lands with a nice body punch.
Flavel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flavel misses with a hook. Bowie ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flavel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bowie's hands.
David Bowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flavel. Flavel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Flavel.
Bowie looks to land a combination. Flavel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bowie closes the distance and clinches.
Flavel lands a good knee to the midsection. Bowie won't want to take too many of those.
Flavel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowie tries to clinch but Flavel moves away
and Flavel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Flavel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bowie moves in looking to clinch but Flavel pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flavel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowie.
Bowie wants to clinch up but Flavel keeps it at a distance.
Bowie wants to clinch
and Flavel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bowie avoids the body shot from Flavel.
Bowie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flavel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bowie tries to clinch but Flavel is having none of it.
Flavel thows a body shot but no joy.
Flavel with a jab.
Bowie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flavel cracks Bowie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bowie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowie tries to clinch up
and Flavel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flavel blocks a head kick by Bowie.
Flavel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flavel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowie wants to clinch up but Flavel keeps it at a distance.
Bowie digs a good body shot into Flavel's ribs.
Flavel moves out of range as Bowie strikes.
Bowie wants to clinch.
Flavel lands a nice shot that snaps Bowie's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flavel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bowie darts in trying to clinch
letting Flavel counter with a right hand.
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 Perry Flavel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Flavel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bowie ducks right into an uppercut from Flavel.
Bowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flavel fails to land with a series of punches.
Flavel thows a body shot but no joy.
Flavel circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Flavel to counter with a crisp jab.
Perry Flavel is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowie doesn't manage to clinch there - Flavel circles away.
Flavel 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.
Bowie tries to clinch but Flavel is having none of it.
Flavel 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.
Bowie wants to clinch but Flavel slips to the side
and Flavel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bowie clinches with his opponent.
Bowie gets control of Flavel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bowie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Flavel looking to sit in guard and control but Bowie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie wants to control from the top but Flavel keeps moving.
Bowie passes Flavel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flavel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bowie jumps into side control!
Flavel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flavel tries to get out of the position.
Bowie trying to control the position but Flavel is working away.
Flavel struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flavel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie works to advance to full mount. Flavel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bowie lands a big elbow.
Flavel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowie on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie landing strikes from the mount and Flavel is in trouble!
Bowie breaks from Flavel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flavel is rocked!
Flavel takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bowie's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bowie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skjelbred misses with the combination.
Skjelbred has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skjelbred prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skjelbred manages to break the clinch.
Skjelbred has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Skjelbred breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skjelbred throws a nice head kick!
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skjelbred counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skjelbred.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Skjelbred wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Skjelbred 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 one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Skjelbred gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva 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.
Skjelbred showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skjelbred wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skjelbred accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Skjelbred advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skjelbred not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skjelbred stalling.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skjelbred is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred works his way into full mount!
Skjelbred controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skjelbred wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skjelbred goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Silva turns into him and now he's in Skjelbred's guard.
Skjelbred is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skjelbred looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skjelbred pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Skjelbred dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skjelbred closes the distance and clinches.
Skjelbred jumps guard.
Skjelbred keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skjelbred sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Skjelbred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred actively working from the bottom here.
Skjelbred tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Skjelbred is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Skjelbred defends the submission attempt.
Silva is stalling here. Skjelbred is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Skjelbred has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Skjelbred stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred closes the distance and clinches.
Skjelbred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Skjelbred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva moves out of range as Skjelbred throws a body kick.
Skjelbred decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skjelbred content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
John Skjelbred overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skjelbred looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Skjelbred throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silva has his hands on Skjelbred's head, controlling the position.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Skjelbred 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 Silva.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skjelbred off and has taken his back!
Skjelbred is keeping busy.
Silva is hanging on to Skjelbred's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skjelbred wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Skjelbred right now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Skjelbred dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skjelbred trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Skjelbred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skjelbred is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silva rolls with it to try and escape but Skjelbred cranks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Skjelbred!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genetia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remain Nameless. 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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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genetia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magtanggol's head backwards.
Genetia throws the kick towards the body but Magtanggol avoids it.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
Genetia with a nice cross.
Magtanggol misses with a looping left.
Genetia with a nice cross.
Genetia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magtanggol can pounce on him.
Genetia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magtanggol sprawls well initially but Genetia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magtanggol is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magtanggol is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magtanggol wants to control but Genetia is keeping busy.
Genetia is trying to control. Magtanggol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Genetia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magtanggol is trying to get back to full guard.
Magtanggol looks gassed!
Genetia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Genetia prevents Magtanggol from standing back up.
Genetia 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.
Genetia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Genetia is looking for a kimura here.
Genetia looks to land a strike but Magtanggol avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Genetia drops back looking for a leg! Magtanggol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magtanggol manages to kick Genetia off! Genetia jumps back into Magtanggol's guard.
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!
Magtanggol working a defensive guard here.
Magtanggol is looking to stand up but Genetia isn't so interested in that idea.
Genetia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magtanggol is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magtanggol looking for a sweep. Not yet Magtanggol, not yet.
Genetia wants to control from the top but Magtanggol keeps moving.
Genetia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magtanggol is trying to keep Genetia in close.
Genetia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Genetia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Genetia wants to pass the guard but Magtanggol is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia stopping the sweep attempt from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol keeping full guard, as Genetia tries to pass.
Genetia stands and throws Magtanggol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Genetia scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia advances to full mount.
Genetia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magtanggol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genetia throws out a leg kick but Magtanggol moves out of range and Genetia only half commits.
Magtanggol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magtanggol misses with a low kick.
Magtanggol misses with a wild combination.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magtanggol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magtanggol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genetia lands a nice shot that snaps Magtanggol's head back.
Genetia blocks a head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Genetia.
Magtanggol misses with a low kick.
Magtanggol walks into a stiff left hand from Genetia.
Magtanggol steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Genetia. That one must have hurt.
Genetia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Genetia.
Genetia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magtanggol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magtanggol takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Genetia.
Genetia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Genetia lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Totoy Magtanggol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Genetia.
Genetia scores with a head kick. Magtanggol tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Genetia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magtanggol's sensitive parts.
Genetia moves into the clinch.
Genetia just leaning against Magtanggol, taking a breather.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Genetia avoids it.
Genetia has Magtanggol pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Genetia pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magtanggol tumbling to the mat - Genetia dives into Magtanggol's guard.
Genetia is looking to work some ground and pound but Magtanggol has wrist control.
Genetia cracks Magtanggol with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Genetia trying to control but Magtanggol is working from the bottom.
Joliver Genetia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Genetia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magtanggol's head.
Magtanggol manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Genetia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Genetia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magtanggol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Genetia lands a really nice looking cross but Magtanggol seems unphased.
Genetia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magtanggol.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genetia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magtanggol.
Genetia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genetia looks for the body kick but Magtanggol saw that one coming.
Genetia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Genetia with a nice head shot there.
Magtanggol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Genetia is controlling him.
Genetia is pushing down on Magtanggol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magtanggol is fighting to maintain full guard but Genetia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Genetia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genetia trying to control the action but Magtanggol is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Genetia.
Magtanggol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Genetia.
Genetia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magtanggol's half guard.
Magtanggol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magtanggol.
Genetia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Genetia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magtanggol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genetia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Genetia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Genetia passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magtanggol is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magtanggol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Genetia working the head and body with strikes.
Genetia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Genetia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magtanggol can do to turn this around?
Genetia slips a nice elbow through Magtanggol's hands, connecting with Magtanggol's forehead.
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. Genetia connects with a nice short shot to Magtanggol's temple.
Genetia is trying to control the action in half guard but Magtanggol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Genetia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magtanggol is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magtanggol is looking to escape.
Magtanggol is still in real trouble! Can Genetia finish him?
Genetia working the head and body with strikes.
Magtanggol is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Genetia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Totoy Magtanggol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Genetia is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Magtanggol is hurt! He's hurt bad - Genetia fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Magtanggol from any more punishment! Congratulations to Genetia! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joliver Genetia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor De Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug's entrance music is Animal I Have Become . A fine choice. De Costa has chosen Synphony of Destruction by Megadeth as his entrance music. Hades Hug could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Razor De Costa's chin.
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270 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hades Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Razor De Costa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Costa somewhat.
Hug leaves De Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from De Costa.
De Costa throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Hug leaves De Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hades Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor De Costa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Costa is defended easily by Hug.
Hug moves out of range as De Costa strikes.
De Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Hug, looking for a takedown. De Costa pushes Hug against the cage but Hug circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from De Costa misses its intended target.
De Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Costa fails with the takedown.
Hug works De Costa's body with a nice hook.
De Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Costa lands strikes from half guard.
Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Costa.
Hug is trying to stand up here but De Costa is controlling him well.
De Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Costa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
De Costa working the head and body with strikes.
Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Costa.
De Costa thows a huge punch but Hug dodges it nicely.
Hug on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hug tries to get out of the position.
Hug manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hug stuffs the takedown.
Hug stuffs the takedown attempt from De Costa. De Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
De Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Costa looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Costa fails with the takedown.
De Costa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Razor De Costa has been cut.
De Costa shoots in for a takedown but Hug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by De Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Hug which made him look bad.
De Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hug swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hug pinned against the cage. Hug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hug scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Costa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Costa looks for a takedown but Hug sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Hug as De Costa shoots in.
Hug punishes De Costa's body with a nice straight punch.
Hug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Razor De Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Costa avoids the head kick by Hug.
Hug throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hug dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Costa. That did some damage!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Hug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor De Costa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Costa moves forwards but Hug connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for De Costa on that attempt.
De Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hug circles away.
That kick from Hug tenderised De Costa's leg. De Costa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hades Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
De Costa tries to clinch up but Hug circles away and keeps his distance.
Hug tries to clinch but De Costa is having none of it.
De Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Costa prevents Hug from getting back to his feet.
De Costa is breathing heavily.
Hug not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
De Costa is trying to stall.
De Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Stalling in the clinch from Hug.
Hug lands a nice shot to the body.
De Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Hug won't allow it.
Hug lands with a left to the head.
De Costa misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hug.
Hug digs a right hand into De Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Costa's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug works on De Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Hug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Razor De Costa's cut even more.
Hug lands with a left to the head.
De Costa is rocked!
Hug lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops De Costa to his knees! Hug keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hades Hug!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niels Nuntjako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slipknot. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
219 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niels Nuntjako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuntjako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castle misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nuntjako.
Castle tries to work over Nuntjako's front leg with a kick but Nuntjako checks it.
Castle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako moves out of range as Castle throws a body kick.
Castle moves out of range of the body kick from Nuntjako.
Castle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castle throws a push kick but Nuntjako slaps the foot to one side.
Nuntjako throws a head kick but Castle moves out of range.
Nuntjako attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuntjako scores with the left hand. Castle knows he should have avoided that one.
Castle cracks the inside of Nuntjako's front leg.
Nuntjako tries to land a front kick but Castle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nuntjako throws a push kick but Castle slaps the foot to one side.
Nuntjako misses with a body kick.
Nuntjako delivers a nice body kick.
Nuntjako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Nuntjako misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuntjako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Nuntjako misses its intended target.
Nuntjako avoids the head kick by Castle.
Nuntjako throws a wild body kick that Castle sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Nuntjako there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nuntjako lands a right hook to the body.
Nuntjako misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a low kick but Nuntjako avoids it.
Castle checks the leg kick.
Nuntjako throws a body kick that misses.
Nuntjako lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Castle thows a leg kick but Nuntjako checks it
and Nuntjako counters with a low kick, right behind Castle 's knee.
Castle blocks a leg kick.
Nuntjako throws a hook to the side of Castle's head but Castle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castle tries to land a leg kick but Nuntjako saw it coming and moves away.
Castle throws a sloppy head kick and Nuntjako moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuntjako throws a body kick that misses.
Nuntjako misses the shot to the body.
Nuntjako misses with a hook
and Castle counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Castle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nuntjako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuntjako misses with a wild body shot.
Castle avoids the body shot from Nuntjako.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Niels Nuntjako dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castle doesn't manage to clinch there - Nuntjako circles away.
Niels Nuntjako is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Nuntjako there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castle. Nuntjako shrugs it off though.
Nuntjako takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Niels Nuntjako has been cut.
Castle checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuntjako throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castle misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Castle.
Castle checks a low kick from Nuntjako.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nuntjako.
A punch lands to the side of Nuntjako 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nuntjako gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Castle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nuntjako's knee momentarily.
Nuntjako has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Nuntjako misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Castle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castle tries to work over Nuntjako's front leg with a kick but Nuntjako checks it.
Castle throws a low kick but Nuntjako moves out of range easily.
Nuntjako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuntjako avoids the head kick by Castle.
Nuntjako misses the jab.
Castle feints and then cracks Nuntjako's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nuntjako down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nuntjako's calf.
Niels Nuntjako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castle, right into the meat.
Nuntjako tries to move into range but Castle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castle avoids the body shot from Nuntjako.
A big right from Nuntjako misses.
Nuntjako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuntjako misses with a hook
and Castle counters with a big head kick but Nuntjako shrugs it off.
Nuntjako is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castle throws a front kick that sends Nuntjako stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nuntjako tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nuntjako misses with a leg kick.
Nuntjako fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castle checks it well.
Nuntjako gets tackled into the cage by Castle. Castle maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle avoiding damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niels Nuntjako's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Castle scores with a head kick. Nuntjako tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A clash of legs there as Nuntjako blocks the low kick.
Castle scores with a push kick.
Castle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castle feints and then cracks Nuntjako's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nuntjako down.
Nuntjako tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Nuntjako.
Castle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Castle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nuntjako. That did some damage!
Nuntjako throws a jab when Castle was well out of range.
Castle throws a chopping leg kick but Nuntjako manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nuntjako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako tries to score with a low kick but Castle moves his leg out of the way.
Nuntjako just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuntjako chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castle can pounce on him.
Castle lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Nuntjako misses
enabling Castle to counter with a crisp jab.
Castle moves out of range of the body kick.
Nuntjako swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Castle counters with a body kick that stops Nuntjako in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuntjako misses the shot to the body.
Castle thumps Nuntjako with a low kick.
Castle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nuntjako sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Castle throws out a powerful jab.
Castle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle thuds his right hand into Nuntjako's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castle throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castle, right into the meat.
Nuntjako throws a wild body kick that Castle sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castle, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howland Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope comes to the cage accompanied by White Knuckles. 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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147 lbs
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26
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Itor Lamope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howland Reed!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Lamope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lamope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamope scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamope misses with a looping left.
Reed misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed tries to clinch there but Lamope circles away.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamope.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lamope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reed tries to clinch there but Lamope circles away.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lamope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Lamope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamope.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reed keeps control of Lamope as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamope wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamope is stalling here.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Lamope avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed blocks a body shot from Lamope.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lamope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamope misses with a punch to the body.
Lamope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed prevents Lamope from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamope.
Reed gets through Lamope's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lamope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Lamope jumps into guard, dragging Reed to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lamope has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.
Lamope throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reed uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lamope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reed throws an elbow but Lamope slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lamope is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Itor Lamope will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reed avoids the head kick by Lamope.
Lamope circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed moves away from the strike by Lamope.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamope keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Lamope ducks down to avoid it.
Lamope pushes Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamope content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lamope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Lamope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamopes head.
Lamope will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reed up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Lamope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lamope wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reed as Lamope tries to tie him up.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamope jumps into guard, dragging Reed to the mat.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamope controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope is looking for a triangle but Reed pushes his legs off easily.
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed postures up and lands a big shot to Lamope's brow.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Lamope's legs - danger averted.
Reed passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed 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.
Lamope tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Lamope is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamope actively working from the bottom here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Howland Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamope misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Lamope.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamope moves away.
Reed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Reed prevents a body shot from Lamope.
Lamope struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Lamope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamope is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Lamope throws a head punch that misses.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamope.
Lamope wants to break free but Reed has control.
A short body shot lands from Reed as the two fighters clinch.
Reed working aggressively here.
Lamope jumps guard but Reed stands there with Lamope around his waist. Lamope gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamope uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope missing with knees to the body.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamope.
Lamope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howland Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lamope. Lamope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reed wants to clinch.
Lamope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Lamope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Lamope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamope with a hook.
Lamope keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamope circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed lands with a straight right. Lamope didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Lamope misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howland Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howland Reed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen MCL Highlights - It�s My Time as his entrance music. SergiO Ortiz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!
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21
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
224 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mullen's hands.
Ortiz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Mullen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullen as he avoids it easily.
Mullen tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Mullen moves into the clinch successfully.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks with his arms.
Ortiz blocks an elbow strike.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mullen is keeping busy.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Mullen is controlling the position.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Mullen.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen misses with a hook to the body
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz connects with a looping right hand.
Mullen drops his hands momentarily and Ortiz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mullen can pounce on him.
Mullen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mullen is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
SergiO Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body. Mullen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortiz is defended easily by Mullen.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mullen tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mullen to the ground. Mullen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SergiO Ortiz.
An inside leg kick lands from Mullen.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortiz throws a hook to the side of Mullen's head but Mullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortiz cracks a nice hook into Mullen's ribs.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Mullen sprawls well.
Ortiz looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mullen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortiz circles away.
Mullen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortiz, pushing him back against the cage.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Mullen has him pinned against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to push Mullen away but Mullen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Ortiz is trying to drag Mullen to the mat but Mullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen stalling the fight.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mullen trying to control the position but instead, Ortiz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mullen into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortiz letting Mullen take a breather here.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mullen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Ortiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mullen throws a wild body kick that Ortiz sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortiz blocks the leg kick.
Ortiz throws a right hand that misses
and Mullen counters with a good, hard body kick but Ortiz shrugs it off.
Mullen moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullen controls his hands.
Mullen is struggling to control the position.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Mullen gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ortiz's face.
Mullen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen lands an elbow just above Ortiz 's eye.
Steve Mullen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
Steve Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SergiO Ortiz.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortiz managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Mullen lands an elbow inside.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head.
Mullen blocking some punches.
Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Mullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen crunches a lovely knee into Ortiz's ribcage.
Mullen lands a nice elbow.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
It looks like SergiO Ortiz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen lands a knee to the body.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz tries to work over Mullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz goes for a takedown attempt but Mullen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortiz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mullen misses with a low kick.
Ortiz looks to land a left hand but Mullen moved out of range nicely.
Mullen throws a leg kick but Ortiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mullen lands a big head kick that sends Ortiz tumbling to the mat! Mullen takes a step backwards and waves Ortiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ortiz is rocked!
Steve Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Mullen finish him?
Mullen has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mullen.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Mullen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mullen pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
Mullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortiz.
Mullen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen throws a leg kick but Ortiz moved away.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullen is just out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on SergiO Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Mullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Mullen keeps it at a distance.
Mullen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortiz.
Mullen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Ortiz blocks the low kick.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortiz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Mullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Mullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mullen is looking to clinch.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SergiO Ortiz.
Mullen tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Mullen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
SergiO Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mullen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mullen lands a leg kick that knocks Ortiz off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen clinches.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mullen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ortiz.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks with his arms.
Mullen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen slows down the pace here.
Mullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mullen prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortiz managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mullen feints and then cracks Ortiz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ortiz down.
Ortiz misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Mullen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Mullen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mullen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mullen 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 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mullen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ignorant Shit . Steele has chosen The Terminator Theme as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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26
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Drysdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a hook but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele scores with a sloppy right hand. Drysdale should have avoided that one.
Drysdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Steele misses.
Drysdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drysdale tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Drysdale swinging wildly here.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drysdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drysdale swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Drysdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Steele swings for the body but Drysdale moves out of range.
Drysdale misses with a two punch combination.
Drysdale is looking to clinch.
Drysdale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drysdale has time to react.
Drysdale cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele throws a hook but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drysdale misses with a looping left.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Drysdale slips a jab from Steele.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Drysdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Drysdale.
Drysdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele throws a series of punches but Drysdale avoids them all with ease.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drysdale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a single leg into guard. Drysdale didn't expect that.
Steele throws a strike but Drysdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drysdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drysdale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Drysdale because Steele loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
Drysdale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steele tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele goes for an armbar but Drysdale turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drysdale.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drysdale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Drysdale's belly button to the back.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steele dives in and scores a takedown into Drysdale's guard.
Steele thows a big elbow that misses.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele lands a couple of elbows.
Steele thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele is in close to Drysdale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steele makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steele landing with the ground and pound.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drysdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele is working Drysdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drysdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drysdale keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jason Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drysdale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steele has Drysdale in his guard.
Steele working for a triangle but Drysdale defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drysdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steele 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drysdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drysdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drysdale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Roberto Drysdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drysdale misses with a body shot.
Drysdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberto Drysdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drysdale looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Steele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drysdale to the ground. Steele is now in Drysdale's guard.
Steele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele landing some decent shots from guard.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Drysdale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drysdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drysdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Drysdale blocks nicely.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drysdale has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drysdale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drysdale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drysdale!
Drysdale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drysdale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steele regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to free his trapped foot but Steele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steele is looking to control Drysdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steele avoid being mounted?
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drysdale is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drysdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drysdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body.
Drysdale throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Drysdale slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drysdale.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberto Drysdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Drysdale throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Drysdale ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Drysdale misses with a double jab
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Drysdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele misses with a hook. Drysdale ducked under it nicely.
Drysdale wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Drysdale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drysdale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steele momentarily.
Drysdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele cracks Drysdale with an open hand slap.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Drysdale.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drysdale.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drysdale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drysdale tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Drysdale.
Steele looks for a takedown but Drysdale sprawls well.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Drysdale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Drysdale misses.
Drysdale misses with a double jab
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drysdales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steele throws a jab when Drysdale was well out of range.
Drysdale throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele throws a hook but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale throws a one two combo.
Drysdale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Drysdale as Steele shoots in.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Steele's head and hops out.
Roberto Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Drysdale throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Drysdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Drysdale misses.
Drysdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Drysdale leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Drysdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drysdale misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Drysdale misses with a few strikes there.
Drysdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drysdale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Drysdale does no damage.
Roberto Drysdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele slips under a jab from Drysdale.
Steele jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Drysdale.
Drysdale throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Drysdale moves away and avoids it.
Drysdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a series of punches but Drysdale moves out of range.
Steele throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Drysdale throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drysdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drysdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele throws a series of punches but Drysdale avoids them all with ease.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drysdale tries to clinch
and Steele counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele throws an elbow but Drysdale slips to the side and avoids it well.
Drysdale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
Roberto Drysdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to control but Steele manages to buck him off and is now in Drysdale's guard! Nice work there by Steele!
Drysdale is trying to keep Steele in close.
Steele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steele stays in close to Drysdale's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele is pushing down on Drysdale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drysdale is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
Jason Steele is the new welterweight champion!
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