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Blitzkrieg 65: Shocksplit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wallakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Wallakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallakowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallakowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rick Welsh has been cut.
Wallakowski tightens his grip and picks Welsh up, before dumping him to the ground. Welsh manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh is working an open guard so Wallakowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Welsh blocks the low kick.
Wallakowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallakowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Welsh wants to improve his position but Wallakowski is controlling well.
It looks like Wallakowski is going to stand back up.
Wallakowski blocks the strikes from Welsh.
Wallakowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welsh on the ground.
Welsh is pressing down on Wallakowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wallakowski stands up from Welsh's guard - Wallakowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Welsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wallakowski counters with a shoot takedown. Welsh fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welsh looking for a triangle here. Wallakowski is fighting it but it looks tight! Welsh pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wallakowski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rick Welsh!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sol Badguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiao Hua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sol Badguy's chin.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sol Badguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua scores with a push kick.
Hua misses with a body kick.
Hua throws a looping overhand right but Badguy ducks down to avoid it.
Badguy blocks a head kick by Hua.
Hua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badguy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hua looks to land a body kick but Badguy moved away.
Badguy checks a leg kick.
Hua misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Hua misses
enabling Badguy to counter with a crisp jab.
Badguy lands a jab.
Good exchange - Badguy coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badguy.
Badguy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hua throws a lazy head kick
and Badguy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hua looks gassed!
Badguy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Badguy avoids the head kick by Hua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua ducks under a wild hook from Badguy.
Hua ducks under a wild hook from Badguy.
Hua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badguy blocks a head kick by Hua.
Badguy lunges at Hua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hua's hand.
Hua slips a straight right by Badguy.
Hua misses with an uppercut
and Badguy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hua is rocked!
Badguy throws a hook to the side of Hua's head but Hua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hua is still on wobbly legs! Can Badguy finish him?
Hua throws a head kick that misses
and Badguy counters with a big right hand! Oh Hua is in trouble here! Badguy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Badguy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziribastow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DEAD STARS. Ivan Milat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Ziribastow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziribastow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ziribastow looks to land a strike but Milat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ziribastow trying to control but Milat is working from the bottom.
Ziribastow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Milat's head.
Ziribastow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziribastow looking to pass the guard.
Ziribastow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ziribastow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ziribastow trying to control but Milat is working from the bottom.
Milat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziribastow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziribastow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziribastow throwing strikes but missing.
Ziribastow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ziribastow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ziribastow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ziribastow is in close to Milat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ziribastow lands a couple of elbows.
Ziribastow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ziribastow thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziribastow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milat has his feet on Ziribastow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ziribastow shoots and misses
and Milat counters with a nice uppercut.
Milat throws a poor cross that misses
and Ziribastow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ziribastow thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Milat to regain full guard.
Ziribastow throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ziribastow throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a big right hand that misses.
Milat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ziribastow throws a big right hand that misses.
Ziribastow throws a big right hand that misses.
Ziribastow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ziribastow tries to hold on but Milat pushes him away.
Ziribastow is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziribastow wants to control but Milat is having none of it.
Ziribastow is looking to improve his position but Milat isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziribastow wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ziribastow trying to control the hands but Milat won't let him.
Ziribastow tries to roll but Milat sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ziribastow with a poor takedown
and Milat counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziribastow tries for a takedown but Milat circles away easily
and Milat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziribastow shoots and misses
and Milat counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Ziribastow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziribastow.
Milat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Milat counters with a series of strikes. Ziribastow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ziribastow scores a takedown into full mount!
Ziribastow throws some wild stikes that Milat manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow misses with a head shot.
Milat is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ziribastow with a couple of short strikes.
Ziribastow working the ground and pound effectively.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the head.
Ziribastow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Milat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ziribastow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow looking to finish Milat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Milat!
Ziribastow unloads with some shots from mount but Milat bucks and avoids them well.
Ziribastow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ziribastow looking to ground and pound but Milat is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziribastow lands a big elbow.
Milat is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Milat tries to reverse the position but Ziribastow maintains control.
Shawn Ziribastow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milat tries to buck Ziribastow off but he can't manage it.
Ziribastow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziribastow cracks Milat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Milat is rocked!
Ziribastow postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Milat in real trouble here! The ref calls for Milat to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Ziribastow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Finalizador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Grant!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finalizador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Finalizador thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Finalizador blocks a head kick by Grant.
Finalizador tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a head kick.
Finalizador wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Finalizador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant scores with a jab to the head.
Finalizador fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Finalizador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant avoids the head kick by Finalizador.
The crowd cheers as Grant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finalizador doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Finalizador is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Finalizador blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Finalizador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finalizador lands a jab to the head.
Grant throws a lazy head kick
and Finalizador counters with a takedown into side control.
Grant being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finalizador decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finalizador counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finalizador wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Finalizador from controlling successfully.
Finalizador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Finalizador from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grant is trying to keep Finalizador in close.
Finalizador forces his way into half guard.
Finalizador is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Finalizador sits in half guard.
Finalizador frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grant is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Finalizador trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finalizador with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Finalizador dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finalizador shoots in looking for a takedown. Grant tries to sprawl out of it but Finalizador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finalizador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Finalizador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finalizador misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Finalizador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Finalizador or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant which made him look bad.
Finalizador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finalizador tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Finalizador with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Grant tries to bum rush Finalizador with a series of wild strikes but Finalizador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Finalizador or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant which made him look bad.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador thows a leg kick but Grant checks it
and Finalizador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finalizador blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant throws a head kick that misses
and Finalizador counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finalizador stands up and waves to Grant to follow him.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Finalizador moves out of range easily.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finalizador misses with a few strikes there.
Grant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finalizador has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Finalizador fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finalizador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finalizador with a poor takedown
and Grant counters with an outside leg kick.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grant lands a head kick. Finalizador smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ricardo Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finalizador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant thumps Finalizador with a low kick.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finalizador gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finalizador blocks a head kick by Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Finalizador scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finalizador is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant is looking to control Finalizador's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Grant is staying active underneath Finalizador, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finalizador thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grant's head.
Finalizador is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finalizador sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Grant pushes Finalizador off looking to stand but Finalizador dives back in and keeps control.
Finalizador wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Finalizador is looking to stall here but Grant recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finalizador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grant dives on top into guard.
Finalizador wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finalizador looking for a sweep. Not yet Finalizador, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grant wants to control from the top but Finalizador keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finalizador is on top in guard.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finalizador is one step ahead there.
Finalizador slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finalizador preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Finalizador from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Finalizador wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finalizador lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Finalizador fails to land the takedown.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant throws a head kick that misses
so Finalizador counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finalizador pushing down on Grant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Finalizador sits in half guard.
Finalizador stops Grant from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Finalizador showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finalizador has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Finalizador!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
154 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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158 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Quintana ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Quintana checks a leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quintana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to stand but Quintana is controlling the position.
Quintana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quintana on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Quintana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Quintana is controlling him
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Quintana has passed into side control.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quintana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Quintana eventually gives up the hold.
Quintana is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Quintana has mounted him!
Quintana is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith prevents Quintana from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Quintana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Quintana isn't that keen on the idea.
Quintana goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith postures up.
Quintana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Quintana working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith postures up.
Smith wants to stand but Quintana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Quintana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quintana. Quintana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Quintana fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimbo Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quintana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Quintana tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimbo Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Quintana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith throws a series of punches but Quintana moves out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Quintana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Quintana slips nicely into half guard.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quintana controlling the action here.
Quintana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Quintana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Quintana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quintana trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is not content to let Quintana control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Quintana wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith wants to control but Quintana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quintana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kimbo Smith just wasn't active enough.
Quintana shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Quintana with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Quintana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Quintana misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Quintana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Quintana won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand up but Quintana is controlling him.
Quintana tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Quintana from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quintana is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quintana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Quintana is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Kimbo Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Quintana with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Quintana with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimbo Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Quintana.
Quintana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quintana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Quintana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a right hand
so Quintana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quintana!
The referee warns Quintana that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Quintana is looking to get to half guard.
Quintana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quintana is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quintana is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Quintana that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jesus Quintana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quintana working to try and regain half guard.
Smith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kimbo Smith.
I think Quintana 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jesus Quintana!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the cage accompanied by Mind, Body, & Soul. Alan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fucking Hostile by Pantera. James Alan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
281 lbs
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294 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Alan misses.
Polo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alan wants to sweep but no luck.
Polo tries to stand but Alan is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polo is one step ahead there.
Alan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alan keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Alan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alan keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alan working for a triangle but Polo defends it easily.
Alan has his foot on Polo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polo works his way back into a safe position though.
Polo postures up.
Polo postures up in Alan's guard and throws a big left but Alan blocks it.
Alan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo trying to control from the bottom.
Alan trying to pass the guard but Polo defending well.
Polo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alan is working away from the top position though.
Alan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Polo defending well though.
Polo is looking to control Alan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polo avoid being mounted?
Polo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Polo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marco Polo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Polo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alan tests Polo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo looks to land a combination but Alan avoids it well.
Alan misses with an uppercut. Polo saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alan did well to prevent Polo getting side control.
Polo throwing shots but Alan is blocking nicely.
Polo is just content to waste time from the top position. Alan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alan with a couple of short strikes.
Alan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Polo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Alan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandes has chosen Battle Ready - Otep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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208 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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buster lands a jab.
Buster needs to keep his hands up - Fernandes had a free shot at his head there.
Buster misses with a takedown
and Fernandes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut
and Buster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fernandes is pressing down on Buster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buster trying to control but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Fernandes keeping full guard, as Buster tries to pass.
Buster trying to control but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Buster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fernandes dives on top into guard.
Buster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fernandes wants to stand but Buster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Potemkin Buster has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fernandes throws a lazy uppercut
and Buster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fernandes is looking to escape.
Fernandes is looking for a sweep. Buster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buster is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandes is defending well.
Buster stops Fernandes from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster works his way into full mount!
Buster tries to control but Fernandes wriggling away.
Buster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fernandes is surviving well by controlling Buster's body position as best he can.
Fernandes is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buster jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fernandes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Buster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernandes, who protects the arm well.
Buster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernandes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Buster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fernandes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Buster's guard! Nice work there by Fernandes!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster wants to sweep here but Fernandes controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Buster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fernandes throws a hook to the side of Buster's head but Buster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes thows a body shot but no joy.
Fernandes scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster throws an off balance right hand
and Fernandes counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernandes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buster. That did some damage!
Fernandes misses with a lunging right hand
and Buster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buster sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fernandes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buster, into his guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Buster keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Potemkin Buster just wasn't active enough.
Decent striking displayed by Fernandes there.
Buster throws an off balance right hand
and Fernandes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buster's knee momentarily.
Buster shoots and misses
and Fernandes counters with an outside leg kick.
Buster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernandes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buster's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potemkin Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fernandes misses with a low kick as Buster jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Fernandes 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fernandes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buster slips under a jab from Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with a hook
and Buster counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes misses with a wild body shot.
Buster drives through with a takedown into Fernandes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandes is keeping the position for now.
Fernandes is wriggling around but Buster manages to pass to half guard.
Buster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernandes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buster is working for a kimura but Fernandes is defending it quite comfortably.
Buster is looking to take a break and control but Fernandes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buster is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandes is defending well.
Fernandes trying to control here.
Fernandes wants to get back to his feet.
Buster is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster seems to be looking for submissions.
Buster is looking for a kimura here.
Buster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernandes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buster wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buster seems to be looking for submissions.
Buster wants to pass the guard but Fernandes is defending well.
Buster is looking to stall here but Fernandes recovers full guard.
Buster trying to control but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandes wants to get back to his feet but Buster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Buster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Buster!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Nothing Remains. Zica Brava has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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147 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zica Brava!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brava lands a nice shot that snaps Chaos's head back.
Brava feints and then cracks Chaos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaos down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zica Brava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brava throws a shot to the body.
Chaos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brava throws a right hand that misses
and Chaos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brava throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Chaos.
A lazy body kick from Brava
and Chaos counters with a straight right hand.
Brava keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos.
Brava throws a leg kick which misses Chaos's front leg but catches the back leg as Chaos tries to avoid it.
Chaos misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaos counters with a thumping low kick.
Brava wants to clinch
and Chaos counters with a head kick.
Brava throws a leg kick which misses Chaos's front leg but catches the back leg as Chaos tries to avoid it.
Chaos throws a body punch but Brava moves out of range.
Chaos misses with a straight left.
Brava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Chaos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brava throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chaos gets tackled into the cage by Brava. Brava maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava is working Chaos over against the cage.
Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brava takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chaos throws a lazy uppercut
and Brava cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brava tries to clinch
and Chaos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brava tries to clinch but Chaos is having none of it.
Brava checks a leg kick.
Brava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Chaos tenderised Brava's leg. Brava is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brava lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava is looking to clinch.
Brava takes the fight into the clinch.
Brava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brava throws a head punch that misses.
Brava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos is trying to force a seperation but Brava has the dominant position.
Brava misses with the head strike.
Brava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Brava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brava tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brava lands with a right to the head.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos cracks Brava with a nice body shot.
Chaos breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brava.
A low kick from Chaos misses
and Brava counters with a straight right hand.
Chaos misses with a low kick.
Brava lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos misses with a hook to the body
and Brava counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brava misses with a looping right.
Chaos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Brava moves away and avoids it.
Chaos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brava scores with a nice strike.
Chaos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brava misses with a body shot.
Chaos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zica Brava will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Brava slips the punch.
Brava loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brava. Chaos shrugs it off though.
Brava tries to clinch there but Chaos circles away.
Chaos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Brava.
Brava throws a head kick that misses
letting Chaos counter with a right hand.
Brava tries to clinch up but Chaos circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brava.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava looks to land a combination. Chaos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brava scores with a jab. Chaos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brava misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brava thinking.
Good leg kick by Brava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brava throws a hook but Chaos avoids it easily.
Brava tries to clinch up.
Brava lands with a slapping head kick.
Chaos tries to score with a low kick but Brava moves his leg out of the way.
Brava cracks Chaos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brava is looking to clinch but Chaos is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brava.
Brava jabs at Chaos's body.
Brava throws a right hand that misses
and Chaos counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaos tries a head kick but it misses.
Brava throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Brava.
Chaos misses with a kick to the body
and Brava counters with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Brava.
Zica Brava is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaos keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brava.
Brava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chaos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chaos slips a straight right by Brava.
Chaos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brava lands the left hand.
Brava connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Brava. That snapped Chaos's head back.
Chaos throws a right and a left that Brava avoids nicely.
Brava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
Brava lands a body punch.
Chaos blocks an uppercut.
Brava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Chaos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brava avoids it.
Chaos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Chaos.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chaos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brava.
Chaos working hard to break the clinch.
Brava is working Chaos over against the cage.
Brava lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Brava lands an uppercut.
Brava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaos.
Brava scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Chaos manages to break the clinch.
Chaos tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Brava rushes Chaos and presses him up against the cage.
Chaos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaos missing with knees to the body.
Brava lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zica Brava dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chaos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brava. Brava obviously looking to wear him down.
Brava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brava tries to clinch there but Chaos circles away.
A big right from Brava misses.
Chaos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chaos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brava wants to clinch but Chaos slips to the side
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brava doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brava misses with a hook
and Chaos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chaos swats away the attempt to clinch by Brava.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brava. Chaos shrugs it off though.
Brava misses with an uppercut.
Brava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brava gets a clinch.
Brava lands a body punch.
Brava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaos is working Brava over against the cage.
Brava lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Brava lands a shot to the body.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Brava uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava pushes Chaos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaos.
Brava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brava lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Brava.
Brava lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brava pushes Chaos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brava pushes Chaos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brava presses Chaos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brava lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.
Brava scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Brava.
Brava is leaning against Chaos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brava.
Chaos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brava lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Brava.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brava.
Brava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zica Brava has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Brava.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brava.
A short body shot lands from Brava as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brava digs a right hand underneath Chaos's ribcage. Chaos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brava softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brava scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Brava on the inside.
Brava scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brava lands with a right to the head.
Chaos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brava lands a shot to the body.
Brava scores with a hook to the body.
Brava working aggressively here.
Brava scores with a shoulder strike.
Chaos is trying to break the clinch but Brava has him pressed against the cage.
Brava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Nice body punch from Brava.
Brava scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
A hook to the body from Brava.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.
Brava lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brava is working Chaos over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brava.
Brava lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Brava - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brava is working Chaos over against the cage.
Brava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chaos is trying to force a seperation but Brava has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Brava.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava lands a body shot.
Brava cracks Chaos with a nice body shot.
Brava lands a body shot.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brava lands with a short shot to the head.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Brava lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brava lands a body shot.
A short right from Brava on the inside.
Chaos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brava pushes Chaos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brava scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brava lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Brava.
Brava is working Chaos over against the cage.
Brava lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Brava lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Brava.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brava.
Brava lands a shot to the body.
Chaos blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brava fails to land.
Brava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaos or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zica Brava clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brava misses with an uppercut.
Brava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Brava blocks the low kick.
Brava closes the distance but Chaos moves to the side
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brava misses with a right hand
enabling Chaos to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaos blocks a head kick by Brava.
Chaos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brava is looking to clinch but Chaos is avoiding it.
Chaos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chaos scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brava.
Brava avoids the body shot from Chaos.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brava moves away.
Brava fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chaos misses with the body kick
and Brava counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Chaos is predictable there
and Brava finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brava swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brava lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chaos will feel that in the morning.
Chaos misses with a low kick.
Brava misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Brava cracks Chaos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brava throws a lazy head kick
and Chaos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos tries a head kick but it misses.
Brava takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
Brava tries to clinch but Chaos moves away
and Chaos counters with a body kick.
Brava is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava misses with a kick to the body.
Brava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brava throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily.
Brava tries to clinch but Chaos moves away
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brava lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brava swings widly with a right hand
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brava ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
Brava lands a leg kick that knocks Chaos off balance momentarily.
Brava is looking to clinch but Chaos is avoiding it.
Brava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chaos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brava rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brava misses with a hook to the body
and Chaos counters with a nice body shot.
Brava misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Brava both land. Nice combination.
Chaos blocks a head kick by Brava.
Good shot there by Brava.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chaos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brava.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Clinton Chaos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Brava tenderised Chaos's leg. Chaos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaos lunges at Brava with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brava's hand.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brava plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brava tries to clinch but Chaos moves out of range.
Brava scores with a kick to the body.
Brava takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses
and Brava counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brava feints and then cracks Chaos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaos down.
A head kick by Brava misses
and Chaos counters with an outside leg kick.
Brava is looking to slow Chaos down with leg kicks.
Chaos throws a head kick but Brava moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brava throws a lazy head kick
and Chaos counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaos counters with an outside leg kick.
Zica Brava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brava misses with a body shot.
Chaos tries to land a body kick
and Brava counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaos thinking.
Brava takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brava delivers a nice body kick.
Chaos throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brava to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chaos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clinton Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brava misses with a two punch combination.
Chaos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brava.
Brava swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brava thinking.
Brava blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brava. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chaos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Brava catches Chaos right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brava.
Chaos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Chaos misses its intended target.
Brava lands a nice hook to Chaos's body. Chaos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Brava.
Brava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brava feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chaos's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zica Brava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brava has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zica Brava!
Zica Brava is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tonto Borneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix has chosen Erasure - A Little Respect as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tonto Borneo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Croix staying out of range there.
A jab from St Croix finds it's way through Borneo's defenses.
Borneo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Croix moves away.
Borneo throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Borneo does no damage.
Borneo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Croix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Borneo lands a leg kick that knocks St Croix off balance momentarily.
St Croix stalks Borneo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borneo's face. Borneo staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tonto Borneo has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Borneo blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Borneo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Croix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Borneo.
St Croix moves out of range of the strikes.
Borneo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borneo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Croix.
Borneo swings widly with a right hand
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borneo.
Borneo dodges the punch combination from St Croix.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Borneo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Croix thinking.
Borneo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Croix.
St Croix leaves Borneo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borneo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix misses with a left hand
enabling Borneo to counter with a crisp jab.
St Croix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Borneo counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Croix. Borneo does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Croix throws a looping overhand right but Borneo ducks down to avoid it.
Borneo misses with a looping left.
St Croix lands with a right hand.
Borneo scores with a punch to the head.
St Croix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borneo walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borneo throws a wild body kick that St Croix sees coming a mile off.
Borneo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from St Croix.
St Croix slips under a jab from Borneo.
The fighters circling - St Croix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borneo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Borneo with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Borneo.
Borneo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borneo's knee momentarily.
Borneo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Borneo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Croix.
St Croix cracks the inside of Borneo's front leg.
St Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Borneo misses.
Nice body kick there by Borneo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borneo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Croix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Croix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Croix connects with a right hand. Borneo shakes it off.
Borneo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borneo swings widly with a right hand
and St Croix counters with a good low kick that Borneo was not able to check.
Borneo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonto Borneo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
St Croix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Borneo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. St Croix is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Borneo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St Croix is able to avoid easily.
Borneo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borneo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Borneo blocks the low kick.
Borneo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borneo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by St Croix.
Borneo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Croix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Borneo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borneo throws a sloppy head kick and St Croix moves out of range easily.
Borneo looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
Borneo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Borneo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Croix checks it well.
No joy there for St Croix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borneo swings widly with a right hand
and St Croix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Croix takes a swing at Borneo's ribcage but misses.
St Croix blocks a low kick nicely.
St Croix lands a nice looking body shot.
Borneo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacques St Croix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borneo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Croix. St Croix obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borneo throws a sloppy head kick
and St Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Croix lands with an overhand left.
St Croix avoids the body shot from Borneo.
St Croix avoids the head kick by Borneo.
St Croix throws a right hand that misses
and Borneo counters with a nice leg kick.
Borneo throws a lazy uppercut
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borneo's knee momentarily.
Borneo slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Borneo misses the target.
A head kick from Borneo lands but St Croix takes it in his stride.
Borneo fails with the takedown
and St Croix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borneo thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Borneo blocks the leg kick.
St Croix misses with an uppercut.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Borneo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Croix's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Croix keeping moving, preventing Borneo from controlling successfully.
Borneo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borneo trying to control the position from guard on top but St Croix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Croix working for a triangle but Borneo defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borneo stands up from St Croix's guard - Borneo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Borneo throws a lazy uppercut
and St Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borneo tries a head kick but it misses.
St Croix misses with a hook.
St Croix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
St Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borneo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - St Croix scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tonto Borneo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borneo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Croix can pounce on him.
St Croix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borneo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borneo ducks under a wild hook from St Croix.
Borneo throws a sloppy head kick
letting St Croix counter with a right hand.
St Croix throws a poor cross that misses
and Borneo counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Borneo misses.
Borneo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
St Croix swinging wildly here.
Borneo thows a leg kick but St Croix checks it
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Borneo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from St Croix tenderised Borneo's leg. Borneo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borneo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borneo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Croix.
St Croix ducks under a wild hook from Borneo.
Borneo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St Croix fails to land with a series of punches.
Borneo checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Borneo.
St Croix throws a big shot that misses.
St Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Croix throws a jab when Borneo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Croix defending well as Borneo loads up on a big left hand.
Borneo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Croix throws out the jab.
Borneo has a takedown stuffed.
Borneo throws a head kick but St Croix moves out of range.
St Croix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borneo's sensitive parts.
Borneo shoots in and gets a takedown into St Croix's guard.
Borneo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Croix is keeping the position for now.
Borneo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix wants to sweep here but Borneo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borneo throws a big right hand that misses.
St Croix trying to control the position.
Borneo preventing the sweep.
Borneo with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Croix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borneo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borneo throwing strikes but missing.
Borneo throwing strikes from guard but St Croix blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
St Croix trying to keep a closed guard but Borneo is proving a slippery customer.
St Croix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Croix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Croix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Borneo passes into half guard.
St Croix is trying to maintain the position but Borneo is very close to passing his half guard.
Borneo trying to control from half guard but St Croix is working away.
St Croix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borneo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonto Borneo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borneo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Croix misses with a left hand
and Borneo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borneo staying out of range there.
Borneo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Borneo scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Croix in his tracks.
St Croix throws a looping overhand right but Borneo ducks down to avoid it.
St Croix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borneo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borneo throws a low kick, looking for St Croix's leg but St Croix calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borneo misses with a head kick.
St Croix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borneo has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borneo's calf.
Borneo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borneo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Borneo misses the shot to the body.
Borneo shoots and misses
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borneo's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Borneo.
A low kick from Borneo is predictable there
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by St Croix there.
St Croix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borneo throws a head kick but St Croix moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix misses with a looping right.
St Croix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borneo.
Borneo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St Croix throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by St Croix. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Borneo checks a leg kick.
St Croix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from St Croix misses its intended target.
St Croix swings widly with a right hand
and Borneo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borneo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borneo prevents St Croix from improving his position.
Borneo looks to land a strike but St Croix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Borneo trying to control but St Croix is working from the bottom.
St Croix wants to stand up but Borneo is controlling him.
Borneo postures up in St Croix's guard and throws a big left but St Croix blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borneo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borneo is looking to work some ground and pound but St Croix has wrist control.
St Croix is looking for a triangle but Borneo pushes his legs off easily.
Borneo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
St Croix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borneo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borneo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St Croix's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borneo trying to control the position from guard on top but St Croix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Croix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borneo defends it easily.
St Croix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tonto Borneo's cut.
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!
Borneo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Croix.
St Croix throws a jab but it's blocked by Borneo.
Borneo loads up on a big right hand but St Croix slips the punch.
St Croix throws a chopping leg kick but Borneo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Croix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borneo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borneo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borneo throws a head kick that misses.
Borneo throws a front kick aimed at St Croix's knee but St Croix avoids it well.
Borneo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borneo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Croix's guard now.
Borneo throwing strikes from guard but St Croix blocks nicely.
St Croix wants to sweep but no luck.
St Croix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borneo postures up in St Croix's guard and throws a big left but St Croix blocks it.
Borneo thows a big elbow that misses.
Borneo preventing the sweep.
St Croix keeping moving, preventing Borneo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix has momentary wrist control but Borneo slips an elbow through the middle.
St Croix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borneo throws a strike but St Croix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Croix gets to his feet. Borneo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
St Croix misses with an uppercut.
St Croix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Borneo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Borneo blocks the leg kick.
St Croix looks to throw the jab but Borneo is out of range.
Borneo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Croix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borneo counters with a body kick.
Borneo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Croix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borneo. That did some damage!
Borneo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Croix can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Borneo. St Croix shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borneo throws a jab but it's blocked by St Croix.
St Croix slips under a jab.
St Croix connects with a nice looking jab.
Borneo defending well as St Croix loads up on a big left hand.
St Croix throws an overhand right that lands on Borneo's shoulder, as Borneo tries to avoid the shot.
St Croix throws a shot from downtown. Borneo moves away and avoids it.
St Croix is looking to slow Borneo down with leg kicks.
Borneo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Croix loads up on a big right hand but Borneo slips the punch.
Tonto Borneo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Croix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borneo manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tonto Borneo.
I think St Croix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques St Croix!
Jacques St Croix is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bip Bip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bip comes to the cage accompanied by Catch me !. Lai has chosen CKY - Chinese Rap as his entrance music. Bip Bip has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bip Bip!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick
and Bip counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lai throws a head kick but Bip moves out of range.
Lai throws a body kick the misses
and Bip counters with a left to the body.
Lai scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lai looks to land a body kick but Bip moved away.
Bip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lai looks to throw a body kick
and Bip counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lai looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bip cracks Lai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Lai is looking to land body kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bip.
Lai misses with a shot to the body
and Bip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bip counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bip lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bip lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lai is looking to close the distance but Bip sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lai crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lai is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bip Bip!
Bip Bip retains his light heavyweight title!
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