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AFC 174 - Penultimate PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Foreplay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreplay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hip to be Square. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skip Foreplay!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreplay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Foreplay counters with a nice body kick.
Foreplay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vieira on his heels. He'll look to pass Vieira's guard now, I'm sure.
Foreplay passes into half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Foreplay trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Foreplay is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foreplay to get the leverage.
Foreplay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Foreplay looking to secure an arm triangle but Vieira defends it well.
Vieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreplay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Foreplay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vieira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vieira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foreplay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Foreplay keeps moving.
Foreplay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreplay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foreplay wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raul Vieira.
Foreplay looks to land a body kick but Vieira moved away.
Foreplay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foreplay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Foreplay pushes down on Vieira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Foreplay is working for a kimura but Vieira is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreplay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira wants to control but Foreplay is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foreplay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foreplay's back!
Foreplay looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
Foreplay covers up after that shot from Vieira.
Vieira is landing with strikes. Foreplay can't take much more of this.
Foreplay breaks Vieira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Foreplay preventing the sweep.
Foreplay advances position into side control!
Foreplay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Foreplay tries to advance to mount but Vieira denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.
Foreplay passes to side control.
Foreplay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Foreplay taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Foreplay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Foreplay gets a takedown into half guard.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foreplay is working away from the top position though.
Foreplay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foreplay.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Foreplay has control of the leg.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreplay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foreplay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Foreplay advances to mount.
Foreplay has hold of Vieira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vieira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Foreplay working for a submission but Vieira is keeping him at bay.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Foreplay isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Foreplay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vieira 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 Foreplay.
Vieira wants to control but Foreplay is keeping him busy.
Vieira lands some shots froms side control.
Vieira misses with the ground and pound.
Vieira working the head with strikes.
Vieira trying to control the action but Foreplay is working from the bottom.
Foreplay manages to get back to half guard.
Foreplay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vieira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Vieira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Foreplay is breathing heavily.
Vieira tries to break free.
Foreplay is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vieira is defending well though. Foreplay let's go of the attempt for now.
Foreplay is looking for a choke. Vieira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Vieira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Foreplay keeps moving.
Foreplay 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.
Vieira trying to control but Foreplay is working from the bottom.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Foreplay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vieira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Foreplay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Foreplay to score with a decent uppercut.
Foreplay scores with a nice body kick.
Vieira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foreplay can pounce on him.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foreplay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foreplay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Foreplay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreplay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foreplay lands a high kick!
Skip Foreplay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Foreplay circles away easily
and Foreplay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vieira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foreplay counters with a head kick. That will keep Vieira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Foreplay to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Foreplay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foreplay.
Foreplay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Foreplay is pushing down on Vieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Foreplay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Foreplay is controlling well.
Vieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Foreplay.
Foreplay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foreplay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira 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.
Foreplay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Foreplay moves into full mount! Vieira won't be happy about that!
Foreplay is working for a guillotine from mount but Vieira frees his head quite easily.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Foreplay isn't that keen on the idea.
Foreplay is working for a guillotine from mount but Vieira frees his head quite easily.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Foreplay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vieira!
Foreplay has hold of Vieira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vieira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vieira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raul Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foreplay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vieira tries to reverse the position but Foreplay maintains control.
Foreplay is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vieira is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vieira flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Foreplay anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vieira and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Foreplay slips an arm under Vieira chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Foreplay has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Foreplay is squeezing on Vieira like an anaconda would it's prey. Vieira fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skip Foreplay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Jennings Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kulich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Taylor Swift- Love Story. Kulich has chosen Meat Plow as his entrance music. Mark Kulich has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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24
183 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Jennings Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kulich!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulich clinches with his opponent.
Kulich lands a shot to the body.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulich's defenses.
Bryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulich cracks Bryan with a nice body shot.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Bryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulich is defending well for now.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kulich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bryan missing with knees to the body.
Bryan takes a shot to the head.
Kulich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kulich.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulich presses Bryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich lands with a right to the head.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Bryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulich.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryan.
A body shot lands from Kulich.
Bryan tries to land a knee to the head but Kulich blocks with his arms.
Kulich lands a nice uppercut.
Kulich blocks the elbow strike.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulich lands a shoulder strike.
Kulich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryans head.
Bryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kulich lands with a short shot to the head.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kulich.
Bryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kulich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Kulich working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Kulich lands an uppercut.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kulich avoiding damage as Bryan throws knees to the body.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulich lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kulich.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bryan throws an elbow but misses.
Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land.
Kulich lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulich.
Kulich dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulich avoids the elbow strike from Bryan, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Good body shot from Kulich.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Kulich lands a shoulder strike.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich lands a shoulder strike.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
A shot in the inside from Kulich.
Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bryan throws an elbow but misses.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Kulich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Bryan lands an elbow inside that Kulich shrugs off.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich managing to block the knees to the body from Bryan.
Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Kulich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan misses with a knee strike.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bryan misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
A short left from Kulich.
Bryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Kulich won't want to take too many of those.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan trying to land knees to the body.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kulich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryan missing with knees to the body.
Bryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulich is defending well for now.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich pushes Bryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Bryan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bryan throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Kulich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Kulich working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kulich dominated that round.
That's time! Bryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kulich moves into range and clinches up with Bryan.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kulich.
Kulich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulich avoids the elbow strike from Bryan, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bryan throws an elbow but misses.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kulich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bryan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Kulich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryan scores with a knee to the head.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulich scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulich.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
A short right from Kulich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Kulich is breathing heavily.
Bryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulich is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bryan.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kulich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike.
Bryan lands a knee to the head.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Bryan.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulich managing to block the knees to the body from Bryan.
Bryan trying to land knees to the body.
Bryan lands a nice elbow.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kulich.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulich.
Bryan blocking some punches.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryan lands an elbow inside.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike.
Kulich lands with a left to the head.
Kulich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulich.
Kulich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Mark Kulich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
Kulich lands a right hand.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
Kulich blocks the elbow strike.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Kulich.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Kulich won't want to take too many of those.
Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land.
Kulich scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulich working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulich lands a left hand.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Kulich.
Bryan tries to land a knee to the head but Kulich blocks with his arms.
Kulich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulich is defending well for now.
Bryan connects with a knee to the head.
Bryan blocking some punches.
Bryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulich is defending well for now.
Kulich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
Bryan blocks an uppercut.
Bryan looking to throw knees to the head but Kulich is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Kulich.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bryan misses with a knee to the head.
Kulich lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kulich scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land.
Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kulich works on Bryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryan looking to throw knees to the head but Kulich is blocking nicely.
Kulich takes an elbow to the temple.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich blocks the elbow strike.
Bryan blocks an uppercut.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Bryan lands a nice knee to the body.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulich misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kulich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bryan tried to score with a low kick but Kulich checks it.
Bryan thumps Kulich with a low kick.
Bryan tries to keep at a distance but Kulich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryan working Kulich over with knees to the body.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Bryan landing knees to the body.
Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kulich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Kulich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryan backwards.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kulich blocks the elbow strike.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulich's defenses.
Bryan lands an elbow inside that Kulich shrugs off.
Kulich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulich dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Kulich avoids the elbow strike from Bryan, against the cage.
Bryan blocks an uppercut.
Bryan blocking some punches.
Kulich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kulich blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Kulich dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan lands an elbow inside.
Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bryan lands an elbow inside.
Bryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kulich's face.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulich's defenses.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kulich lands a right hand.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulich lands a nice uppercut.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bryan crunches a lovely knee into Kulich's ribcage.
Bryan lands an elbow that stopped Kulich in his tracks for a moment.
Kulich blocks an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow.
Bryan missing with knees to the body.
Bryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulich throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryan.
Bryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulich.
Bryan blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Kulich dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kulich avoids the elbow strike from Bryan, against the cage.
Bryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulich's defenses.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulich.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulich managing to block the knees to the body from Bryan.
Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulich misses with some punches.
Kulich working aggressively here.
William Jennings Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bryan obliges.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulich dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan missing with knees to the body.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryan blocks a body shot from Kulich.
Kulich lands a nice uppercut.
Kulich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Kulich on the inside.
Bryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Kulich blocks the elbow strike.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulich working aggressively here.
Kulich blocks the elbow strike.
Kulich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land.
Bryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kulich avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryan.
Kulich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan misses with an elbow strike.
Bryan missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kulich lands a right hand.
Kulich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulich takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kulich dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Bryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kulich takes an elbow to the temple.
Kulich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulich's brow.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
Bryan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulich's defenses.
Kulich takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulich avoids the elbow strike from Bryan, against the cage.
Bryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kulich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kulich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kulich misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bryan throws an elbow but misses.
Kulich misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Kulich fails to land.
Kulich lands with a light punch inside.
Bryan lands a damaging elbow.
Mark Kulich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bryan connects with a knee to the head.
Bryan throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jennings Bryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulich 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kulich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Bigs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bigs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danko Jones - Lovercall. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
143 lbs
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24
140 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corey Bigs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bigs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloom moves to clinch but Bigs breaks away
and Bigs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bigs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bloom is looking to improve his position.
Bigs not doing much here.
Bloom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bigs.
Bigs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bigs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bigs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bloom is concentrating on defense, preventing Bigs from advancing position.
Bigs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bigs is pressing down on Bloom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bloom is holding on for now.
Bloom pushes Bigs off and gets back to his feet.
Bloom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bigs circles away quickly and effectively.
Bigs shoots in for a takedown but Bloom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloom tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Bigs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bigs throws a big right hand that misses.
Bigs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bigs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloom looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigs prevents Bloom from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloom is retaining full guard.
Bigs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bigs wants to pass the guard but Bloom is keeping the position.
Bloom pushes Bigs off and gets back to his feet.
Bigs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Bigs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bigs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bloom!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bigs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bloom is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bloom is looking to escape.
Bloom is trying desperately to improve position.
Bloom is in a horrible position here. Bigs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bigs looking to finish Bloom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bloom!
Bloom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bloom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bloom is doing well to control the position and prevent Bigs from advancing to side control.
Bigs thows a huge punch but Bloom dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bloom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bigs working the head and body with strikes.
Bigs seems to be looking for submissions.
Bigs prevents Bloom from improving his position.
Bigs is trying to control the action in half guard but Bloom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bloom is looking to control Bigs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bloom avoid being mounted?
Bloom is trying to stand back up but Bigs is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bigs controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Bigs dominated that round.
That's time! Bigs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bigs fails to land the takedown.
Bloom tries to clinch but Bigs is having none of it.
Bloom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bigs counters with a head kick.
Bigs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bloom sprawls well. Bloom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bigs gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloom wants to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bigs, as that shot connected.
Bloom wants to clinch but Bigs slips to the side
and Bigs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bloom won't be happy with that.
Bigs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom wants to get back to his feet but Bigs drags him back down.
Bigs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bloom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bloom wants to get back to his feet but Bigs drags him back down.
Bigs is looking to take a break and control but Bloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigs cracks Bloom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bigs trying to control the action but Bloom is working from the bottom.
Bloom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bigs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bigs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bloom defending well though.
Bloom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bigs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bigs throwing shots but Bloom is blocking nicely.
Corey Bigs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bloom tries to get to full guard but Bigs has control of the leg.
Bigs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bloom sees it coming and defends easily.
Bloom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloom is breathing heavily.
Bloom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bloom has hold of Bigs's hands but Bigs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bigs prevents Bloom from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bigs throwing shots but Bloom is blocking nicely.
Bloom is not content to let Bigs control the position.
Bigs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bloom tries to roll over but Bigs keeps him under control.
Bigs lands strikes from half guard.
Bigs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bloom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bigs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bloom is refusing to be controlled, as Bigs sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bigs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bloom defends it well.
Bloom trying to control here.
Bigs wants to take a breather but Bloom is having none of it.
Bloom is looking to control Bigs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bloom avoid being mounted?
Bigs is looking to take a break and control but Bloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloom is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Bigs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Bloom tries to clinch
and Bloom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bigs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloom.
Bigs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bigs counters with a single leg into guard. Bloom didn't expect that.
Bigs won't allow Bloom to sweep him here.
Bloom controls Bigs momentarily but Bigs frees himself.
Bigs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bigs pushing down on Bloom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bigs is thwarting Bloom's attempts to control the position.
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. Bigs connects with a nice short shot to Bloom's temple.
Bigs stops Bloom from getting back to his feet.
Bloom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bigs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloom trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigs is pressing down on Bloom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bloom is holding on for now.
Bloom kicks Bigs off and gets back to his feet.
Bloom tries to clinch up
and Bigs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bigs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bigs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloom is looking to control Bigs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bloom avoid being mounted?
Bigs throwing shots but Bloom is blocking nicely.
Bigs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloom manages to get to full guard.
Bigs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bigs has gone for a leg lock! Bloom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bigs's guard.
Bloom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloom wants to get up but he can't break Bigs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bloom stands up and waves to Bigs to follow him.
Bloom tries to clinch up
so Bigs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bigs thows a big elbow that misses.
Bigs being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Bloom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Corey Bigs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigs sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Corey Bigs just wasn't active enough.
Bigs shoots in looking for a takedown but Bloom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bigs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bigs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloom counters with a nice leg kick.
Bigs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bloom moves to clinch but Bigs breaks away
and Bigs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlando Bloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigs fails with a takedown attempt.
Bigs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bloom but Bloom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Bigs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlando Bloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bloom is trying to maintain the position but Bigs is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Bigs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bigs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Bigs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blimm tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Blimm didn't expect that.
Blimm looking for a sweep. Not yet Blimm, not yet.
Blimm looking to control.
Alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blimm wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blimm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Blimm has wrist control.
Alves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blimm moves into range and clinches up with Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm breaks the clinch.
Blimm tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Blimm wants to clinch.
Blimm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blimm's guard.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Blimm working a defensive guard here.
Blimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves prevents Blimm from getting back to his feet.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blimm pushes Alves off and scrambles back to his feet.
Blimm looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries for a takedown but Blimm circles away easily
and Blimm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blimm looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blimm wants to stand and escape but instead Alves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
Blimm is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Alves.
Blimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!
Blimm is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blimm throwing strikes and Alves squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Blimm swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alves is now in Blimm's guard. A big mistake from Blimm there, giving up the dominant position!
Blimm looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alves stops Blimm from standing up.
Alves thows a big elbow that misses.
Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Blimm is keeping the position.
Blimm wants to get back to his feet but Alves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blimm controlling Alves's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Blimm.
Victor Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blimm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blimm is pressing down on Alves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blimm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blimm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blimm.
Blimm wants to stand up but Alves has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Blimm is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blimm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blimm trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blimm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blimm is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blimm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blimm postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alves to stand up.
Alves shoots and misses
and Blimm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
Alves keeping full guard, as Blimm tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blimm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blimm throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Blimm.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blimm is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Blimm closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Blimm didn't expect that.
Blimm 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.
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 Victor Alves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Blimm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alves won't be happy with that.
Blimm trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Blimm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blimm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blimm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alves!
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Blimm's attempts to control the action.
Blimm landing strikes from the mount and Alves is in trouble!
Victor Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm wants to finish this one by submission but Alves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blimm.
Blimm working for a submission but Alves is keeping him at bay.
Blimm jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blimm decides to stand back up. Blimm steps back and let's Alves get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blimm!
Blimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Blimm really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blimm is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
Blimm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bobby Blimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blimm throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Blimm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Alves!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo's entrance music is smoke the fire. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
140 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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143 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo clinches up against the cage.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pablo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pablo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pablo dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nogueira throws an elbow but misses.
Pablo tries a body shot but Nogueira blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Pablo.
Pablo misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
Pablo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pablo misses with a knee to the head.
Pablo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pablo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Pablo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo pushes down on Nogueira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pablo tries to pass to full mount but Nogueira defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pablo to get the leverage.
Nogueira pushes Pablo off and gets back to his feet.
Nogueira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pablo quickly recovers to half guard.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Nogueira tries to stand and escape but Pablo is controlling the position.
Nogueira slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira passes to side control.
Nogueira moves into full mount!
Nogueira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pablo tries to hold on but Nogueira postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antonio Nogueira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pablo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pablo.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pablo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pablo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pablo blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pablo being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Antonio Nogueira.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pablo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nogueira won't be happy with that.
Nogueira is not content to let Pablo control the position.
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 Juan Pablo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pablo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pablo won't be happy with that.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Pablo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Nogueira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pablo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo 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.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira pushes Pablo off but Pablo dives into side control.
Nogueira is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nogueira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Pablo stands up.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pablo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pablo is trying to work for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
Nogueira kicks off Pablo and gets to his feet.
Pablo shoots in and gets a takedown into Nogueira's guard.
Pablo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira kicks Pablo off and gets to his feet.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
and Pablo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo pushes down on Nogueira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pablo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pablo manages to move to mount!
Pablo unloading with bombs!
Pablo tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.
Pablo is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pablo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nogueira!
Pablo controlling his opponent.
Nogueira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nogueira bucks Pablo off and manages to get back to his feet!
Pablo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pablo's guard.
Pablo working for a triangle but Nogueira defends it easily.
Juan Pablo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is working an open guard so Nogueira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pablo clinches up against the cage.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Pablo blocks with his arms.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Pablo blocks it.
Pablo wants a takedown but no success here.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pablo is working for takedown but Nogueira is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo tries to pull guard but Nogueira holds him up against the cage and eventually Pablo drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira is pressed up against the cage. Pablo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira down to the mat. Nogueira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
and Pablo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nogueira won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pablo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nogueira throws Pablo to one side and escapes!
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Pablo looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Antonio Nogueira.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pablo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pablo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Antonio Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Pablo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablo prevents Nogueira from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pablo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pablo passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Pablo.
Well Pablo 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Nowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Tynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowka comes to the cage accompanied by I Get Knocked Down. 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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25
153 lbs
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30
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Nowka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Tynin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tynin manages to avoid it.
Nowka scores with a nice strike.
Nowka throws a body punch but Tynin moves out of range.
A jab from Nowka finds it's way through Tynin's defenses.
Nowka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tynin. Tynin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Nowka.
Tynin throws a leg kick but Nowka moved away.
Nowka misses with a double jab
and Tynin counters with a one-two to the body.
Nowka punishes Tynin's body with a nice straight punch.
Nowka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tynin counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tynin counters with a straight that turns Nowka's legs to rubber! Tynin pushes forward with more strikes and Nowka goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Tynin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamato Damashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotus Tinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinkle has chosen Jungle Jam as his entrance music. Yamato Damashii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
165 lbs
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26
162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamato Damashii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lotus Tinkle!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinkle swings widly with a right hand
and Damashii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinkle throws an off balance right hand
and Damashii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tinkle lands with a cross.
It looks like Yamato Damashii has been cut.
Damashii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tinkle avoids a strike by Damashii and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Damashii's guard! Fantastic escape!
Tinkle won't allow Damashii to sweep him here.
Damashii is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tinkle passes Damashii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinkle working over Damashii with some ground and pound. Damashii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tinkle winds up and cracks Damashii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tinkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damashii keeps working.
Damashii tries to roll over but Tinkle keeps him under control.
Tinkle wants to control but Damashii is keeping him busy.
Damashii trying to control from the bottom.
Tinkle is keen to just control but Damashii is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tinkle winds up and cracks Damashii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tinkle prevents Damashii from improving his position.
Tinkle winds up and cracks Damashii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damashii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Damashii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinkle scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damashii landing small, sideways elbows.
Damashii wants to control but Tinkle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Damashii manages to get to full guard.
Damashii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tinkle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tinkle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tinkle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Damashii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tinkle's guard.
Damashii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tinkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damashii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damashii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Damashii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tinkle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Damashii, into his guard.
Tinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Damashii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damashii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tinkle!
Tinkle is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Damashii avoids the attempt from Tinkle to control.
Damashii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tinkle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Damashii.
A nice elbow there by Damashii.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damashii throwing strikes here but Tinkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Damashii looking to control but Tinkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damashii throws a wild left hand from mount and Tinkle manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Tinkle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamato Damashii'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.
Tinkle throws a poor cross that misses
and Damashii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamato Damashii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damashii moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Damashii.
Tinkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damashii.
Horrible takedown by Damashii or perhaps it was just good defense by Tinkle which made him look bad.
Tinkle misses the body punch
and Damashii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Damashii stays in close to Tinkle's body and controls the position.
Damashii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damashii trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damashii throws and elbow that misses. Tinkle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Damashii's guard. Nice move by Tinkle!
Tinkle won't allow Damashii to sweep him here.
Damashii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tinkle's guard.
Tinkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tinkle keeping moving, preventing Damashii from controlling successfully.
Damashii passes Tinkle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damashii looks to land a strike but Tinkle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yamato Damashii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damashii is looking to advance position but Tinkle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Damashii manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tinkle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tinkle lands with a punch from half guard.
Damashii tries to roll over but Tinkle keeps him under control.
Tinkle is trying to control. Damashii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tinkle is nestled in close to Damashii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tinkle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Damashii tries to get to full guard but Tinkle has control of the leg.
Tinkle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damashii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tinkle wants to control but Damashii is keeping him busy.
Damashii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinkle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tinkle trying to control the action but Damashii is working from the bottom.
Damashii is looking for a sweep. Tinkle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Damashii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tinkle stopping the sweep attempt from Damashii.
Damashii keeping full guard, as Tinkle tries to pass.
Tinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Damashii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damashii 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinkle trying to control but Damashii is working from the bottom.
Damashii controls Tinkle momentarily but Tinkle frees himself.
Tinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Damashii manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tinkle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Damashii landing strikes, looking to finish!
Damashii punishing his opponent with strikes.
Damashii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tinkle is now in Damashii's guard. A big mistake from Damashii there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamato Damashii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamato Damashii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tinkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damashii moves away.
Damashii misses with a wild body shot.
Tinkle misses with a left hand
and Damashii counters with a nice body shot.
Damashii fails with the takedown
and Tinkle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damashii misses with a takedown
and Tinkle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damashii shoots in for a double leg but Tinkle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamato Damashii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinkle swings widly with a right hand
and Damashii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lotus Tinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinkle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Damashii counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damashii shoots in but no luck this time.
Damashii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damashii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damashii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tinkle jabs Damashii right on the nose. Damashii blinks but takes it well.
Damashii misses with a left hand
and Tinkle counters with a crisp one two that drops Damashii! Tinkle thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Damashii to his feet! Damashii is in big trouble!
Damashii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Tinkle misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damashii.
Good standup being displayed there by Damashii as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damashii takes one to the chin there.
Tinkle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Damashii tries for a takedown but Tinkle circles away easily
and Damashii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Damashii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Tinkle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damashii seems to have got his legs back now.
Damashii with a jab.
Damashii swings for the body but Tinkle moves out of range.
Damashii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Damashii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tinkle lands with a cross.
Tinkle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tinkle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Damashii.
Damashii dodges the punch combination from Tinkle.
Tinkle stalks Damashii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Damashii's face. Damashii staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damashii looks to land a right hand but Tinkle moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Tinkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tinkle 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotus Tinkle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Oliszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikhail Oliszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitmonchan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitmonchan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliszewski misses with a low kick.
Oliszewski ducks under a wild hook from Hitmonchan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliszewski. Hitmonchan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitmonchan swings widly with a right hand
and Oliszewski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hitmonchan's knee momentarily.
Oliszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitmonchan moves away.
The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitmonchan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitmonchan looks to throw a body kick
and Oliszewski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Hitmonchan misses
and Oliszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hitmonchan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oliszewski counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut. Oliszewski saw that one coming.
Hitmonchan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliszewski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitmonchan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliszewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonchan blocks a jab.
Oliszewski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Hitmonchan misses
and Oliszewski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hitmonchan throws a big shot that misses.
Hitmonchan connects with an inside leg kick.
Hitmonchan throws a series of punches but Oliszewski avoids them all with ease.
Oliszewski throws a right hand that misses
and Oliszewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitmonchan misses with a left hand
and Oliszewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitmonchan throws a leg kick
and Oliszewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hitmonchan moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitmonchan. Oliszewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliszewski lands a leg kick that knocks Hitmonchan off balance momentarily.
Oliszewski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitmonchan misses with a left hand
and Oliszewski counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan misses with a right hand
and Oliszewski counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliszewski slips a jab and a cross from Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan looks to throw a body kick
letting Oliszewski counter with a right hand.
Hitmonchan throws a right hand that misses
letting Oliszewski counter with a right hand.
Oliszewski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hitmonchan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliszewski lands with a shot to the body.
Oliszewski misses with a low kick.
Oliszewski scores with a leg kick.
Hitmonchan misses with a straight right.
Oliszewski throws a jab when Hitmonchan was well out of range.
Hitmonchan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hitmonchan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan throws a leg kick
and Oliszewski counters with a straight right hand.
Oliszewski misses with a few strikes there.
Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Oliszewski misses
and Hitmonchan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hitmonchan misses with a body kick.
Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut.
Hitmonchan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hitmonchan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliszewski throws out the jab.
Oliszewski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan throws a right hand that Oliszewski ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliszewski also avoids with ease.
Oliszewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitmonchan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitmonchan throws a head kick that misses
and Oliszewski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Hitmonchan is predictable there
and Oliszewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitmonchan. Oliszewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitmonchan throws a head kick that misses.
Hitmonchan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitmonchan misses with a left hand
and Oliszewski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hitmonchan's knee momentarily.
Hitmonchan throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliszewski counters with a one-two to the body.
Hitmonchan misses with the body kick
and Oliszewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Hitmonchan misses.
Hitmonchan lands a jab.
Hitmonchan throws a chopping leg kick but Oliszewski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliszewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitmonchan.
Oliszewski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Oliszewski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Oliszewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitmonchan throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliszewski counters with a straight right hand.
Hitmonchan tries to land a body kick
and Oliszewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliszewski misses with a wild body shot.
Hitmonchan lands with an overhand left.
Hitmonchan lands a head kick. Oliszewski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oliszewski avoids the body shot from Hitmonchan.
A lazy body kick from Hitmonchan
and Oliszewski counters with an outside leg kick.
Oliszewski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hitmonchan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Oliszewski to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliszewski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan throws a leg kick
and Oliszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hitmonchan throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliszewski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mikhail Oliszewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot
and Hitmonchan counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hitmonchan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitmonchan. That's going to slow Oliszewski down.
Oliszewski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hitmonchan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hitmonchan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Oliszewski to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitmonchan scores with a hook to the body. Oliszewski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hitmonchan misses with a body punch
and Oliszewski counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitmonchan connects with a jab.
Hitmonchan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hitmonchan tests Oliszewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitmonchan throws a looping overhand right but Oliszewski ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliszewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliszewski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonchan. Hitmonchan obviously looking to wear him down.
Hitmonchan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oliszewski counters with a good low kick that Hitmonchan was not able to check.
Hitmonchan lands with a cross.
Hitmonchan misses with a jab to the body
and Oliszewski counters with a right hand to the body.
Hitmonchan scores with a shot to the body.
Oliszewski looks to land a combination. Hitmonchan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oliszewski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitmonchan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliszewski looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitmonchan is just out of range.
Hitmonchan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Hitmonchan blocks the leg kick.
Oliszewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hitmonchan checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hitmonchan misses.
Oliszewski throws out a leg kick but Hitmonchan moves out of range and Oliszewski only half commits.
A low kick from Hitmonchan is predictable there
and Oliszewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hitmonchan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitmonchan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliszewski counters with a good low kick that Hitmonchan was not able to check.
Hitmonchan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hitmonchan takes a swing at Oliszewski's ribcage but misses.
Oliszewski misses the shot to the body.
Oliszewski walks into a left hand.
Hitmonchan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitmonchan scores with a hook.
Hitmonchan throws a nice looking combination but Oliszewski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliszewski takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan scoring well with a low kick there.
Hitmonchan lands a leg kick that knocks Oliszewski off balance momentarily.
Hitmonchan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliszewski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hitmonchan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitmonchan misses with a leg kick
and Oliszewski counters with a low kick, right behind Hitmonchan 's knee.
Hitmonchan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitmonchan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliszewski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hitmonchan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hitmonchan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hitmonchan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliszewski ducks under a wild hook from Hitmonchan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitmonchan misses with a jab to the body
and Oliszewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Hitmonchan misses
and Oliszewski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hitmonchan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliszewski doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Oliszewski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hitmonchan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliszewski is out of range.
Hitmonchan misses with a body kick.
Hitmonchan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliszewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitmonchan works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitmonchan. That's going to slow Oliszewski down.
A bone on bone clash there as Oliszewski blocks the leg kick.
Hitmonchan looks to land a right hand but Oliszewski moved out of range.
Hitmonchan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitmonchan misses with a hook
and Oliszewski counters with a low kick, right behind Hitmonchan 's knee.
Oliszewski misses the shot to the body.
Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Oliszewski counters with an inside leg kick.
Hitmonchan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliszewski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hitmonchan misses with an uppercut
and Oliszewski counters with a thumping low kick.
Hitmonchan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliszewski is able to avoid easily.
Oliszewski moves away from the strike by Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliszewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitmonchan misses with a leg kick
and Oliszewski counters with a leg kick.
Hitmonchan throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliszewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Hitmonchan lands.
Hitmonchan throws a nice head kick!
Hitmonchan lands with a good body shot.
Hitmonchan throws a right hand that misses
and Oliszewski counters with a series of strikes. Hitmonchan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oliszewski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliszewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan wants to slow Oliszewski down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliszewski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Hitmonchan blocks the leg kick.
Oliszewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hitmonchan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliszewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hitmonchan can pounce on him.
Hitmonchan throws a sloppy head kick and Oliszewski moves out of range easily.
Hitmonchan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitmonchan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliszewski takes one to the chin there.
Hitmonchan looks to land a right hand but Oliszewski moved out of range.
Oliszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan swings widly with a right hand
and Oliszewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitmonchan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oliszewski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hitmonchan.
Hitmonchan throws a combination. Oliszewski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Hitmonchan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitmonchan misses with a hook
and Oliszewski counters with a nice leg kick.
Hitmonchan throws a combination. Oliszewski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hitmonchan throws a wild body kick that Oliszewski sees coming a mile off.
Hitmonchan throws a hook but Oliszewski avoids it easily.
Hitmonchan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliszewski misses with a wild body shot.
Oliszewski tries to work over Hitmonchan's front leg with a kick but Hitmonchan checks it.
Oliszewski throws a nice looking combination but Hitmonchan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonchan looks to land a body kick but Oliszewski moved away.
Oliszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliszewski blocks a jab.
Oliszewski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hitmonchan is out of range and Oliszewski settles back down.
Good exchange - Hitmonchan coming out on top.
Hitmonchan misses with a wild combination.
Hitmonchan misses with a right hand
and Oliszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliszewski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hitmonchan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy body kick from Hitmonchan
and Hitmonchan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitmonchan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliszewski doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliszewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitmonchan's sensitive parts.
Hitmonchan throws a looping overhand right but Oliszewski ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hitmonchan 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Punchy Pokemon Hitmonchan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Bryant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arcot Ramathorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramathorn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bryant pushes Ramathorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant has hold of one of Ramathorn's legs. Ramathorn is fighting the takedown attempt but Bryant gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramathorn is retaining full guard.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramathorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryant.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Ramathorn blocks nicely.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramathorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramathorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramathorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryant on the ground.
Bryant thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant controlling from the top position.
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Ramathorn misses the body punch
and Bryant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bryant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramathorn is trying to defend but Bryant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ramathorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryant.
Bryant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramathorn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramathorn defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant thows a huge punch but Ramathorn dodges it nicely.
Ramathorn is in trouble now - Bryant has advanced to mount!
Bryant misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bryant is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bryant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Bryant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cow comes to the cage accompanied by Samurai tune. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
9 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Cow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cow.
Pontes closes the distance and clinches up with Cow, looking for a takedown. Pontes pushes Cow against the cage but Cow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pontes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pontes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pontes lands a slapping body shot.
Cow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pontes.
Pontes is looking to clinch but Cow is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontes throws a right and a left that Cow avoids nicely.
Pontes misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cow pinned against the cage. Cow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Super Cow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Pontes.
Cow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pontes doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Cow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cow looking to pass the guard.
Pontes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cow manages to get himself to full guard.
Cow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pontes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pontes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pontes is aware though and is defending well.
Cow working for a triangle but Pontes defends it easily.
Cow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cow trying to keep a closed guard but Pontes is proving a slippery customer.
Cow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pontes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pontes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cow has wrist control.
Cow has his foot on Pontes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pontes works his way back into a safe position though.
Pontes looking to sit in guard and control but Cow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pontes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cow trying to control but Pontes is working from the bottom.
Pontes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pontes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cow.
Cow wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pontes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cow's guard.
Pontes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pontes lands a couple of digs.
Cow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pontes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pontes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cow keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.
Cow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pontes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pontes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cow keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Cow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cow misses with a straight right.
Pontes fails with a takedown attempt.
Pontes misses with a takedown attempt
and Cow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pontes is keeping the position for now.
Pontes keeping moving, preventing Cow from controlling successfully.
Pontes is looking for a triangle but Cow pushes his legs off easily.
Cow trying to control the position from guard on top but Pontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes has control of Cow's left arm, preventing Cow from doing any damage.
Cow wants to pass the guard but Pontes is keeping the position.
Cow wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
Pontes wants to sweep but no luck.
Pontes working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Super Cow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pontes misses with a takedown
and Cow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Super Cow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Pontes.
Pontes tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A low kick from Cow misses
and Pontes counters with a left to the body.
Cow lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Cow misses
and Pontes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Cow misses
and Pontes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pontes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cow as he avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Pontes.
Cow misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow looks to throw the jab but Pontes is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cow keeps the fight on the outside.
Pontes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cow counters with a stiff right hand.
Cow throws the left hand but Pontes avoids the punch easily.
Cow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pontes throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cow throws a low kick but Pontes avoids it.
Cow defending well as Pontes loads up on a big left hand.
Cow misses with a kick to the body.
Cow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pontes is just out of range.
Cow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pontes sprawls well. Pontes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cow gets slowly back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pontes checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Cow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pontes counters with a shoot takedown. Cow fights it but they end up in guard.
Pontes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pontes stands up over Cow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pontes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pontes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Super Cow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pontes is aware though and is defending well.
Cow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pontes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pontes wants to control from the top but Cow keeps moving.
Cow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pontes manages to get himself to full guard.
Pontes looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow wants to pass the guard but Pontes is keeping the position.
Pontes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pontes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pontes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cow tries to hold on but Pontes pushes him away.
Pontes lands a nice shot to the head.
Cow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pontes working Cow over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontes drops an elbow to the side of Cow's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pontes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cow defends it well.
Cow won't allow Pontes to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes 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.
Cow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cow has a hand on Pontes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pontes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pontes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cow tries to reverse the position but Pontes maintains control.
Pontes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pontes landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow is looking to get to half guard.
Cow is working hard here to advance position.
Cow tries to hold on but Pontes postures up.
Pontes scoring with strikes but Cow is staying in there.
Pontes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cow?
Pontes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cow sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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. Pontes connects with a nice short shot to Cow's temple.
Cow tries to get to full guard but Pontes has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pontes pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pontes winds up and cracks Cow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pontes is trying to control. Cow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cow tries to roll over but Pontes keeps him under control.
Pontes is nestled in close to Cow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pontes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Pontes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Pontes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cow 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Cow!
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