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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zidane Sephiroth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zidane Sephiroth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremy Toney!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney slaps away a takedown attempt from Sephiroth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toney tries to keep at a distance but Sephiroth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sephiroth as Toney tries to tie him up.
Toney is trying to break the clinch but Sephiroth has him pressed against the cage.
Sephiroth is leaning against Toney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sephiroth breaks the clinch.
Toney tries to keep at a distance but Sephiroth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sephiroth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sephiroth takes the fight into the clinch.
Sephiroth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sephiroth is looking to clinch.
Sephiroth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toney, pushing him back against the cage.
Toney working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Toney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sephiroth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sephiroth breaks the clinch.
Toney just misses with a punch to the body.
Toney gets caught napping as Sephiroth dives in and scores a takedown. Toney manages to retain guard.
Sephiroth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sephiroth is pushing down on Toney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toney is fighting to maintain full guard but Sephiroth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sephiroth passes to side control.
Toney seems a little lost for a moment, as Sephiroth dominates the positioning.
Sephiroth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sephiroth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney is trying to escape the position but Sephiroth is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toney can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth has an Americana. Toney didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sephiroth is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sephiroth hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zidane Sephiroth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Matsuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by I'M ROCKSTAR. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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224 lbs
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz forces Matsuda back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz is pushing Matsuda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuda is defending well for now.
Ortiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matsuda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuda misses with a left hand
and Ortiz counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz throws out a powerful jab.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Matsuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuda tries to land a body kick
and Ortiz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuda misses with a body kick.
Matsuda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsuda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Matsuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ortiz counters with a left and a right that stings Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Matsuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuda looks gassed!
Ortiz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a sloppy head kick
and Ortiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ortiz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matsuda up against the cage.
Matsuda is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ortiz.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by SergiO Ortiz.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Matsuda fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuda misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matsuda. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuda at a distance.
Ortiz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsuda.
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
A combination from Matsuda does no damage.
Ortiz checks a low kick from Matsuda.
Nice uppercut there from Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands with a nice combination. Matsuda backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuda throws a wild body kick that Ortiz sees coming a mile off.
Ortiz lands a jab-cross combination.
Ortiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuda throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuda seems unphased.
Matsuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz tests Matsuda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuda is rocked!
Ortiz drops Matsuda with a left and a right! Oh, Matsuda is hurt - Ortiz dives into side control looking to finish!
Matsuda is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ortiz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ortiz drops Matsuda with a big left hand! Matsuda is injured, injured bad! Ortiz jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Marins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilianenco Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marins comes to the cage accompanied by Freak Kitchen - Speak when spoken to. Joaquin Marins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emilianenco Preuss's chin.
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282 lbs
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307 lbs
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Great wrestler
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Marins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilianenco Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Preuss on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Preuss defending well though.
Marins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preuss taking some punishment here, with Marins in his half guard.
Marins lands with a punch from half guard.
Marins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Preuss?
Marins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Marins! Preuss is hurt baaadly! Marins is firing away with more strikes - Preuss is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Marins!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lamope might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to White Knuckles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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124 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Itor Lamope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamope as he avoids it easily.
Lamope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skjelbred decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skjelbred seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamope.
Lamope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skjelbred is fighting to break Lamope's control of his arms but Lamope is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Skjelbred wants to control from the top but Lamope keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skjelbred!
Skjelbred squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skjelbred is working to get back to half guard.
Skjelbred wants to control but Lamope is having none of it.
Lamope tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skjelbred tries to lock up and control but Lamope gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamope looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skjelbred is looking to get to half guard.
Lamope 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.
Skjelbred is looking to get to half guard.
Lamope won't let Skjelbred get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Skjelbred tries to reverse the position but Lamope maintains control.
Lamope controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itor Lamope dominated that round.
That's time! Lamope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lamope misses with a few strikes there.
Lamope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skjelbred misses with a takedown attempt - Lamope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skjelbred takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lamope smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skjelbred throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamope is looking to clinch but Skjelbred is avoiding it.
Lamope avoids a kick to the body.
Lamope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skjelbred momentarily.
Lamope thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred slips under a jab from Lamope.
Lamope displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
Skjelbred tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lamope misses with the combination.
Lamope lands the left hand.
No joy there for Skjelbred, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Lamope misses.
Skjelbred tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skjelbred throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lamope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamope missing with a left hand there. Skjelbred was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope works Skjelbred's body with a nice hook.
Skjelbred shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamope defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skjelbred swings for the body but Lamope moves out of range.
Skjelbred misses with a series of wild punches.
Skjelbred shoots in and drives through. Lamope sprawls well.
Itor Lamope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skjelbred.
Lamope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamope thuds his right hand into Skjelbred's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lamope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamope sizes up Skjelbred with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skjelbred is rocked!
Lamope throws a jab but it's blocked by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamope finish him?
Lamope tries a head kick but it misses.
Skjelbred seems to have recovered his senses.
Lamope lands a jab to Skjelbred's midsection.
Lamope closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Skjelbred's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lamope is working Skjelbred over against the cage.
Skjelbred lands a shoulder strike.
Skjelbred stalling in the clinch but Lamope improves position.
Skjelbred wants to break free but Lamope has control.
Skjelbred wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamope won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamope.
Lamope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skjelbred.
Lamope fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skjelbred throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamope lands a nice hook to Skjelbred's body. Skjelbred takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lamope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamope misses with a hook. Skjelbred ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown but Lamope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skjelbred has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lamope.
Skjelbred fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamope avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itor Lamope dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Lamope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skjelbred on the side of the head.
Lamope looks to score with a jab to the body but Skjelbred is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamope.
Skjelbred looks to land a body kick but Lamope moved away.
Skjelbred misses with the combination.
Itor Lamope is winning the standup battle so far.
Skjelbred plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skjelbred takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamope misses with a hook. Skjelbred ducked under it nicely.
Lamope throws a series of punches but Skjelbred avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skjelbred tries to keep at a distance but Lamope has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lamope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skjelbred keeps the fight on the outside.
Skjelbred misses with the combination.
Lamope dodges the punch combination from Skjelbred.
Lamope avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itor Lamope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skjelbred is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamope sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamope tries to clinch up.
Lamope throws a nice looking combination but Skjelbred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skjelbred.
Itor Lamope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skjelbred.
Skjelbred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamope's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lamope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skjelbred.
Lamope moves in looking to clinch but Skjelbred pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope swings for the body but Skjelbred moves out of range.
A jab from Lamope misses.
A head kick from Lamope lands but Skjelbred takes it in his stride.
Skjelbred tries for a takedown but Lamope sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lamope gets a clinch.
Lamope is pushing Skjelbred up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Skjelbred - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lamope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John Skjelbred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itor Lamope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred is trying to drag Lamope to the mat but Lamope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lamope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skjelbred backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamope.
Lamope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skjelbred backwards.
Skjelbred fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itor Lamope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamope 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itor Lamope!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tequila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's entrance music is R Kelly - Real talk. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tequila's choice of entrance music: Skank - Jackie Tequila. On his way into the cage it seems that Rob Kelly has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rob Kelly seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Tequila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tequila counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Tequila moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Tequila clinches up against the cage.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Kelly would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Tequila tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Tequila back against the cage.
Tequila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tequila tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Tequila back against the cage.
Kelly successfully pulls guard.
Tequila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Tequila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Tequila was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tequila moves into the clinch successfully.
Tequila throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tequila.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Tequila is controlling him.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tequila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stalling in the clinch but Tequila improves position.
Kelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kelly stalling in the clinch but Tequila improves position.
Tequila lands with a short shot to the head.
Tequila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tequila stalls.
Tequila misses with some punches.
Come on Tequila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tequila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tequila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tequila lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly pushes Tequila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tequila lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tequila gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kelly stalls.
Tequila stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Tequila.
Tequila tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tequila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tequila.
Kelly cracks Tequila with a nice body shot.
Tequila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Tequila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly looking to stall.
Tequila works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tequila blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tequila.
Tequila stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tequila scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tequila misses with a body punch.
Tequila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelly or not.
Tequila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Tequila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Kelly letting Tequila take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Tequila - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tequila pushes Kelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tequila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Tequila has him pressed against the cage.
Tequila stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tequila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tequila scores with a decent looking hook.
Tequila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tequila jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Tequila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kelly misses with a shot to the body
and Tequila counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tequila pinned against the cage. Tequila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Tequila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking.
Nice shot by Tequila.
Tequila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tequila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Tequila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tequila scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tequila scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tequila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly walks into a stiff left hand from Tequila.
Tequila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.
Tequila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly throws a body punch but Tequila moves out of range.
Tequila moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Tequila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila with a nice cross.
Tequila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Tequila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tequila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tequila jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
Kelly looks for a takedown but Tequila sprawls well.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Tequila ducks down to avoid it.
Tequila lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Tequila with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tequila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tequila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head.
Tequila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Tequila ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Tequila misses with the combination.
Tequila scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tequila lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tequila, right into the meat.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tequila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tequila lunges at Kelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelly's hand.
Tequila lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tequila counter with a right hand.
Tequila tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
Tequila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tequila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tequila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tequila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tequila feints a jab promting Kelly to slip. Tequila then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kelly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tequila connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tequila.
A cross from Tequila lands.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tequila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tequila.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Tequila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tequila lands a body shot.
Tequila cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
Tequila scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tequila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tequila cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tequila.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tequila connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila cracks Kelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tequila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tequila lands with a cross.
Tequila scores with a jab to the body.
Tequila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tequila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Tequila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tequila fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Tequila as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tequila.
Tequila scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Rob Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tequila.
Tequila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tequila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tequila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tequila lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Tequila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Tequila fails to land.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Tequila controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Tequila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tequila blocks an uppercut.
Kelly seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Tequila.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tequila.
Tequila pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tequila works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Jack Tequila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tequila lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tequila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tequila 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tequila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Kozlaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howland Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlaev comes to the cage accompanied by Drago. Valeriy Kozlaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Howland Reed's chin.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valeriy Kozlaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Howland Reed!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Kozlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Reed.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kozlaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent Kozlaev's takedown attempt.
Kozlaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kozlaev can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Kozlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlaev is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
Reed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
Reed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlaev backwards.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kozlaev looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kozlaev is rocked!
Reed drops Kozlaev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kozlaev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Kozlaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlaev blocking some punches.
Kozlaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozlaev blocks an uppercut.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Kozlaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Kozlaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kozlaev is hanging on to Reed's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Reed turns into Kozlaev and is now in his guard.
Kozlaev controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kozlaev wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Kozlaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kozlaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev with the ground and pound but Reed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kozlaev trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kozlaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlaev is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Kozlaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlaev looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Howland Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kozlaev is trying to break the clinch but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Reed.
Reed prevents the takedown attempt.
Reed lands a right hand.
Kozlaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kozlaev has had enough of the clinch but Reed keeps him there for the moment.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlaev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reed prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Kozlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
Kozlaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed is pressed up against the cage. Kozlaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reed down to the mat. Reed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Kozlaev with that takedown attempt.
Kozlaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Howland Reed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed keeps control of Kozlaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kozlaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Reed has double underhooks.
Kozlaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlaev backwards.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
Kozlaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Reed.
Kozlaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
Kozlaev tries to break free but Reed pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlaev is trying to drag Reed to the mat but Reed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed keeps control of Kozlaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlaev goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kozlaev dives in and grabs Reed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes down on Kozlaev's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Kozlaev on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed digs a good hook to Kozlaev's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Reed counters with an inside leg kick.
Reed cracks Kozlaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with a jab. Kozlaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kozlaev has time to react.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Reed lands with a shot to the body.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed clinches up against the cage.
Kozlaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Reed lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howland Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kozlaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reed tests Kozlaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Kozlaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kozlaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Kozlaev's head but Kozlaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed stuffs the takedown.
Reed clinches up with Kozlaev and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reed.
Kozlaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reed pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeriy Kozlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed connects with a leg kick. Kozlaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed jabs at Kozlaev's body.
Kozlaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kozlaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Kozlaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlaev backwards.
Kozlaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valeriy Kozlaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Kozlaev is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kozlaev backwards.
A short left from Reed.
Kozlaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Reed as the two fighters clinch.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent Kozlaev's takedown attempt.
Kozlaev is trying to drag Reed to the mat but Reed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kozlaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reed lands a big right hand that drops Kozlaev! The killer instinct kicks in and Reed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howland Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes has chosen Pitbull- Hey Baby as his entrance music. Roger Gomez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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151 lbs
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25
162 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomez tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Nunes fails with the takedown.
Roger Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nunes.
Nunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunes off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez shoots in for a double leg but Nunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez drives through and clinches with Nunes against the cage.
Nunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nunes just leaning against Gomez, taking a breather.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez jumps guard but Nunes stands there with Gomez around his waist. Gomez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nunes tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Nunes stalling the fight.
Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Nunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nunes tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Gomez controlling the pace.
Gomez trying to mount his opponent but Nunes defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to control but Nunes is keeping him busy.
Nunes pushes Gomez off looking to stand but Gomez dives back in and keeps control.
Gomez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nunes wants to improve his position but Gomez is controlling well.
Gomez controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Gomez.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
Nunes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nunes uses it to pass to side control.
Gomez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Nunes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes is trying to control but can't.
Nunes is trying to stand.
Nunes tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
Nunes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
Nunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomez controls the pace.
Nunes trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Nunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunes.
Nice shot lands for Nunes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Nunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nunes is trying to stand back up but Gomez is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gomez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Roger Gomez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Nunes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomez did well to prevent Nunes getting side control.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nunes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nunes.
Gomez gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Nunes looking to pass the guard.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nunes's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez controlling from the top position.
Gomez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nunes for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gomez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nunes dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Nunes's head and hops out.
Nunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Roger Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nunes.
Nunes throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunes off to one side.
Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Nunes wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch.
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Nunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomez drops back down to his feet.
Nunes wants to break free but Gomez has control.
Nunes misses with a punch to the body.
Nunes can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Nunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomez drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is struggling to control the position.
Nunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Nunes slowing the pace effectively.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.
Nunes tries to circle away but Gomez has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is trying to stall.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Gomez has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Nunes won't allow it.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Nunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomez drops back down to his feet.
Nunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomez has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nunes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Nunes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Phasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Anufriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiro Phasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maksim Anufriev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anufriev fails with a takedown attempt.
Phasian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anufriev.
Phasian lands a big right hand that sends Anufriev crashing to the mat! Phasian stays standing though and waves Anufriev back to his feet!
It looks like Maksim Anufriev has been cut.
Phasian stuffs the takedown.
Kiro Phasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Anufriev.
Phasian misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phasian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anufriev fails with a takedown attempt.
Phasian sends Anufriev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phasian is motioning to the referee to let Anufriev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Anufriev is rocked!
Phasian punishes Anufriev's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phasian swings for the body but Anufriev moves out of range.
Phasian misses with a few strikes there.
Phasian lands a nice shot to the body.
Anufriev looks gassed!
Phasian lands a left and a right that send Anufriev crashing to the mat, dazed. Phasian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Anufriev is still on wobbly legs! Can Phasian finish him?
That has opened up Maksim Anufriev's cut even more.
Kiro Phasian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Phasian fakes the body blow, causing Anufriev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Anufriev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiro Phasian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by Bad To the Bone. Gracie has chosen Forró Japonęs as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Junior Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nolan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sackett.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sackett misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sackett's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sackett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sackett is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sackett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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. Sackett connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Sackett working Gracie over with strikes.
Sackett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Sackett winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sackett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Sackett postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sackett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sackett working the ground and pound.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Sackett sits in half guard.
Sackett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sackett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sackett throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sackett misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Gracie moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Sackett slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sackett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sackett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Sackett trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sackett defends well.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Sackett slips an elbow through the middle.
Sackett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sackett lands a couple of digs.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sackett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sackett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sackett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself.
Sackett throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sackett takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sackett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Sackett!
Sackett throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Sackett trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sackett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sackett has escaped and now he's on top!
Sackett with a nice head shot there.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sackett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie keeping full guard, as Sackett tries to pass.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Sackett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
Sackett throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sackett holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
Sackett controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Nolan Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nolan Sackett just wasn't active enough.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Junior Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Sackett!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deicide-Once Upon the Cross . Chase Evans has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
255 lbs
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27
275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans drives through with a takedown into Sonnen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Evans trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonnen wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans throws a strike but Sonnen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans pushes Sonnen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen is looking to clinch.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Evans feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen pulls Evans in to control the position.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen pulls Evans in to control the position.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonnen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans is keen to just control but Sonnen is a slippery customer.
Evans is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sonnen wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Sonnen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Evans wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonnen is on top in guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Sonnen prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen advances position into side control!
Sonnen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
Evans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sonnen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sonnen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evans is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Evans tries to escape but Sonnen is in control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Sonnen working the ground and pound but Evans is defending the strikes.
Chase Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans tries to escape but Sonnen is in control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is pushing Sonnen's head away, looking to escape. Sonnen manages to hold on to the position though.
Sonnen in side control, throwing shots but Evans defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Sonnen prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Evans takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sonnen controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen drags him back down.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen 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. This is the final round!
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans is rocked!
Sonnen is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonnen avoid being mounted?
Evans is keen to just control but Sonnen is a slippery customer.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Sonnen is working away.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen is trying to stand back up but Evans is controlling him
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is trying to control. Sonnen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Sonnen is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Sonnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Evans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to stall here but Sonnen recovers full guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Evans here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sonnen seems keen to control Evans's posture.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Sonnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sonnen, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chase Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Sonnen fights it but they end up in guard.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to control but Evans postures up.
Evans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here as Evans stalls from top position.
Sonnen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sonnen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Evans!
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