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UVT 121: BRUTALITY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkinson comes to the cage accompanied by deep in the water . Praye has chosen Carry That Weight as his entrance music. Rowan Atkinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lae Praye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atkinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Praye connects with a looping right hand.
Atkinson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Praye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Praye but Praye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson blocks a leg kick.
Atkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Praye.
Praye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Praye looks to land a right hand but Atkinson moved out of range.
Praye misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Praye.
Praye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Praye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson looks for a takedown but Praye sprawls well.
Praye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkinson.
Atkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Praye.
Atkinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Praye manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Praye is retaining full guard.
Praye is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
Praye pushes Atkinson off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atkinson. Atkinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Praye.
Praye jabs Atkinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Praye throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atkinson.
No joy there for Praye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atkinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Praye throws a head kick that misses
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Praye wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye wants to stand and escape but Atkinson is having none of it.
Praye looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praye uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Atkinson dodges the punch combination from Praye.
Atkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Praye pinned against the cage. Praye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson dodges the punch combination from Praye.
Lae Praye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Praye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Praye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Praye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Praye tenderised Atkinson's leg. Atkinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Praye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Praye.
Praye tried to score with a low kick but Atkinson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lae Praye dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Praye misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Praye as Atkinson shoots in.
Atkinson blocks a jab.
Praye misses with a wild body shot.
Praye gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atkinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Praye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Praye trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Praye is looking to sweep but instead, Atkinson has passed into half guard.
Praye is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson is thwarting Praye's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Praye can do anything to dispel that myth.
Praye wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye works his way to full guard. Good work.
Praye wants to stand and escape but Atkinson is having none of it.
Praye working a defensive guard but Atkinson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Praye is trying to improve his position.
Praye is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Atkinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye bucks up and tries to throw Atkinson off but instead Atkinson has got his back!
Atkinson lands a shot to the body.
Atkinson lands punches and elbows.
Atkinson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Praye could be in trouble here!
Atkinson scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praye trying to control the hands but Atkinson breaks the grip.
Praye wants to get back to his feet.
Praye turns into Atkinson and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Praye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Praye trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rowan Atkinson will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Praye misses with a low kick.
Lae Praye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Praye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Praye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atkinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Praye's waist but Praye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atkinson off to one side.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Praye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lae Praye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Praye just misses with a punch to the body.
Lae Praye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Praye misses with a series of wild punches.
Praye misses with a hook. Atkinson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Praye swivels and escapes.
Atkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Praye misses with a wild combination.
Atkinson checks a leg kick nicely.
Atkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Praye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Praye misses with a body shot.
Praye throws a series of punches but Atkinson avoids them all with ease.
Atkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Praye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atkinson somewhat.
Atkinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Praye's guard.
Atkinson is pushing down on Praye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Praye is fighting to maintain full guard but Atkinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Praye is looking to improve his position.
Praye tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Atkinson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye is in a horrible position here. Atkinson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Praye is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson with shots to the head and body - Praye looks very uncomfortable down there.
Praye working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkinson landing strikes, looking to finish!
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 Rowan Atkinson.
I think Atkinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rowan Atkinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan Ruska was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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168 lbs
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27
166 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good kicks
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Ruska!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Justice.
Justice tests Ruska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruska leaves Justice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruska cracks Justice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruska.
Ruska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Justice takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Justice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruska on the side of the head.
Ruska looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruska manages to avoid it.
Ruska wants to clinch.
Justice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Justice showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justice is working away from the top position though.
Justice is looking to advance position but Ruska won't allow it.
Justice trying to control the pace.
Ruska looks like he's trying to stand up.
Justice scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Justice stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruska wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Justice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruska wants to control but Justice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Justice throws a body punch but Ruska moves out of range.
Ruska keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Justice checks a leg kick.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruska as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruska thuds his right hand into Justice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Ruska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice throws a hook but Ruska blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruska.
Ruska cracks Justice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruska jabs Justice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruska misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Ruska throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruska connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
Ruska avoids the body shot from Justice.
Ruska avoids the body shot from Justice.
Justice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Justice.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Ruska.
Ruska throws a combination that misses
and Justice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruska doesn't manage to clinch there - Justice circles away.
Justice swings for the body but Ruska moves out of range.
Ruska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Justice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruska somewhat.
Ruska throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Ruska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Ruska will probably get the nod.
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.
Justice stuns Ruska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dan Ruska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruska's waist but Ruska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justice off to one side.
Justice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruska defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruska.
Ruska tries to clinch up
and Justice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Justice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice takes a swing at Ruska's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska stuns Justice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Justice throws a body punch but Ruska moves out of range.
Dan Ruska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Justice. That snapped Ruska's head back.
Justice jabs Ruska right on the nose. Ruska blinks but takes it well.
Justice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruska in his tracks.
Ruska throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Ruska misses with an uppercut
and Justice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Ruska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justice ducks right into an uppercut from Ruska.
Ruska throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
Ruska misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Justice throws a chopping leg kick but Ruska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Justice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruska's head.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justice blocks a leg kick.
Ruska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Justice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justice wants it to stay on the feet.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruska was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
A swing and a miss from Justice.
Justice throws a hook but Ruska blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruska.
Ruska scores with a punch to the head.
Ruska has closed the distance and engaged Justice in a clinch.
Ruska using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Justice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Justice scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Justice as the two fighters clinch.
Ruska landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruska lands with a right to the head.
Ruska swings wildly with an uppercut but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Justice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Justice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruska smiles and moves away.
Ruska slips under a jab from Justice.
Ruska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Ruska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Justice dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big right from Ruska misses.
Ruska staying out of range there.
Ruska misses with a left hand
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
Justice lands with an overhand left.
Ruska throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruska. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Justice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Justice throws a predictable looking body shot
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Ruska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justice.
Justice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruska's waist but Ruska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justice off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruska throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice lands with a nice body punch.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruska throws a jab but it's blocked by Justice.
Ruska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruska moves to clinch but Justice breaks away
and Justice counters with a nice body shot.
Ruska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justice but Justice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice shoots for a takedown but Ruska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Justice.
A cross from Justice lands.
Ruska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Justice lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Justice blocks the low kick.
Justice avoids the body shot from Ruska.
Ruska is looking to clinch but Justice is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruska with a nice cross.
Ruska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justice shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruska sprawls well. He's pushed Justice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruska sprawls well. Ruska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Justice takes a swing at Ruska's ribcage but misses.
Justice scores with a push kick.
Justice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Justice wants to control from the top but Ruska keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruska is keeping the position for now.
Justice wants to control from the top but Ruska keeps moving.
Ruska is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Justice is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice keeping control of the position.
Ruska is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justice 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Justice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sobchak (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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285 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
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289 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Sobchak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sobchak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sobchak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Walter Sobchak has been cut.
Pinksy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinksy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinksy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobchak in his tracks.
Pinksy connects with the punch.
Pinksy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pinksy lands a big head kick that sends Sobchak tumbling to the mat! Pinksy takes a step backwards and waves Sobchak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sobchak is rocked!
Pinksy lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Pinksy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Still D.R.E. Truck has chosen Indestructible 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbert Truck!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Truck tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones trying to control the action but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Truck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Truck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones passes Truck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Truck is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truck's head.
Truck wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Truck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones stands up over Truck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Truck has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Truck has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Truck pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herbert Truck!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Atomic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Kiss to Build a Dream On . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oberream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atomic.
Oberream fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atomic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atomic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atomic keeps the fight on the outside.
Oberream looks to land a left hand but Atomic moved out of range nicely.
Atomic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oberream misses the jab.
Oberream connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atomic's hands.
Oberream loads up on a big right hand but Atomic slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Atomic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alistar Oberream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oberream throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atomic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oberream.
Oberream misses with a lunging right hand
and Atomic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oberream throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atomic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atomic jabs Oberream to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oberream looks gassed!
Oberream lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oberream misses the shot to the body.
Oberream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Oberream does no damage.
Atomic swinging wildly here.
Oberream closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atomic circles away.
Atomic misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream throws a lazy right hand but Atomic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oberream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atomic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atomic lands a jab.
Oberream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atomic.
Atomic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oberream throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atomic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oberream. Atomic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Oberream does no damage.
Atomic lands a slapping body shot.
Oberream throws a lazy uppercut
and Atomic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oberream misses with a hook
and Atomic counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oberream circles away quickly and effectively.
Oberream slips a jab and a cross from Atomic.
Oberream misses with a body shot.
Oberream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atomic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oberream throws out the jab.
Oberream takes a swing at Atomic's ribcage but misses.
Oberream thows a body shot but no joy.
Atomic shoots in looking for a takedown but Oberream manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atomic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oberream connects with a looping right hand.
Oberream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atomic lands a glancing blow to the side of Oberream's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atomic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oberream staying out of range there.
Atomic throws a shot from downtown. Oberream moves away and avoids it.
Oberream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oberream fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atomic. Oberream does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atomic swinging wildly here.
Oberream throws a right hand that Atomic ducks under and follows up with a left that Atomic also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oberream throws a right hand that Atomic ducks under and follows up with a left that Atomic also avoids with ease.
Oberream is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oberream misses with a right hand
and Atomic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oberream throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oberream jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oberream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atomic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atomic misses with an uppercut.
Oberream throws a hook but Atomic blocks it.
Oberream avoids the body shot from Atomic.
Atomic loads up on a big right hand but Oberream slips the punch.
Oberream swings for the body but Atomic moves out of range.
Atomic looks to score with a jab to the body but Oberream is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atomic thows a body shot but no joy.
Atomic ducks right into an uppercut from Oberream.
Decent striking displayed by Oberream there.
Atomic just misses with a punch to the body.
Oberream scores with a hook to the body. Atomic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atomic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oberream.
Oberream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atomic.
Atomic fails to land with a series of punches.
Tom Atomic is winning the standup battle so far.
Oberream fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oberream misses with a body punch
and Atomic counters with a stiff right hand.
Atomic misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oberream with a jab.
Oberream jabs at Atomic's body.
Nice shot by Atomic.
Oberream scores with the left hand. Atomic knows he should have avoided that one.
Oberream throws a hook to the side of Atomic's head but Atomic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Oberream.
Oberream tries to clinch there but Atomic circles away.
Atomic walks into a stiff left hand from Oberream.
Atomic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atomic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oberream manages to avoid it.
Oberream misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atomic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oberream thinking.
Atomic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oberream works over Atomic's head and body with a nice combination.
Oberream swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oberream shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atomic pinned against the cage. Atomic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oberream is breathing heavily.
Oberream fails to land the takedown.
Oberream just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream ducks under a wild hook from Atomic.
Atomic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atomic slips a jab from Oberream.
Nice jab there from Oberream.
Atomic lands a jab to Oberream's midsection.
Atomic slips under a jab.
Oberream looks to land a right hand but Atomic moved out of range.
Oberream misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oberream looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oberream wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Atomic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Atomic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oberream circles away.
A swing and a miss from Atomic.
Atomic throws a jab but it's blocked by Oberream.
Oberream keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atomic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atomic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oberream.
Oberream throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atomic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oberream lands with a good body shot.
Atomic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oberream.
Oberream bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Atomic is trying desperately to improve position.
Atomic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oberream sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oberream lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Atomic tries to reverse the position but Oberream maintains control.
Oberream 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.
Atomic is looking to improve his position but Oberream isn't that keen on the idea.
Oberream working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Atomic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alistar Oberream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomic is concentrating on defense, preventing Oberream from advancing position.
Oberream is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atomic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oberream lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atomic is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atomic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream is in close to Atomic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atomic is on top in guard.
Oberream working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atomic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atomic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oberream's head.
Oberream looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atomic trying to control but Oberream is working from the bottom.
Atomic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atomic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atomic lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomic postures up.
Oberream takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Atomic lands a couple of elbows.
Oberream preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oberream utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atomic distracts Oberream with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atomic trying to control the position from guard on top but Oberream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atomic throwing strikes from guard but Oberream blocks nicely.
Tom Atomic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oberream is looking for a triangle but Atomic pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atomic is working Oberream over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oberream looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tom Atomic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atomic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oberream has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atomic has managed to get both his arms back between Oberream's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Atomic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atomic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Atomic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Le might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ave Maria. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
23 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Le bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le.
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
Le really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Le misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Le misses with a combination
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Le ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Le connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bourque momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Bourque both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Victor Le has been cut.
Bourque misses the jab.
Le uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bourque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bourque cracks Le with an open hand slap.
Le throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le thuds a left hand into Bourque's body.
Victor Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le. Le circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bourque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le.
A shot to the liver by Bourque. Beautiful body shot.
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Le lands a body shot.
Le fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bourque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch lands to the side of Bourque 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bourque coming out on top.
Bourque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Le. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Le slips under a jab.
Le fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bourque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Le.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque looks to throw the jab but Le is out of range.
Le throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Le misses with a hook
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Le'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.
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le misses with a body shot.
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Le is rocked!
Bourque throws out a loose jab but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le misses with a body shot.
Le lands with a shot to the body.
Le connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le throws out the jab.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le is looking to wear down Bourque with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
Le tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Le.
Bourque misses with a hook
and Le makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a right hand that misses
and Le counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Bourque throws a predictable looking body shot
and Le counters with a right hand to the body.
Le throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Bourque coming out on top.
Le looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourque ducks right into an uppercut from Le.
Le throws a hook but Bourque avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le misses with a double jab.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le scores with a shot to the body.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le.
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Le.
Le misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Le missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Le dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Le's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Le misses with a looping left.
Le tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Le.
Bourque throws a body punch but Le moves out of range.
Le cracks Bourque with an open hand slap.
Le lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le misses with a wild combination.
Le lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bourque momentarily.
Victor Le is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourque throws out a loose jab but Le uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le.
Le tests Bourque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourque swings widly with a right hand
and Le cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Le.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Le avoids it well.
Le displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourque throws out the jab.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Le counters with an inside leg kick.
Le just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bourque manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses the jab.
Bourque misses with the combination.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque digs a good body shot into Le's ribs.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Le avoids nicely.
Bourque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Le counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le misses with an uppercut.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Le throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bourque 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.
Le just misses with a punch to the body.
Le takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
Bourque defending well as Le loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Le showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Le!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
272 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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280 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghotha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heggs tries to avoid it but Ghotha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heggs to the ground. Heggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ghotha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heggs's waist but Heggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghotha off to one side.
Heggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghotha shoots in looking for a takedown but Heggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghotha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heggs is looking to clinch.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Heggs wants to clinch.
Heggs misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha misses with a low kick.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Heggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heggs wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghotha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ghotha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heggs.
Heggs tries to clinch there but Ghotha circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heggs as he jumps to the side.
Heggs scores with the left hand. Ghotha knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up with Heggs, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes Heggs against the cage but Heggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghotha moves out of range as Heggs strikes.
Luther Heggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Heggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up with Heggs, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes Heggs against the cage but Heggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghotha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Heggs misses.
Heggs catches Ghotha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heggs wants to clinch but Ghotha slips to the side
and Ghotha counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ghotha.
Ghotha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Ghotha drops his hands momentarily and Heggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ghotha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Ghotha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghotha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghotha shoots for a takedown but Heggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heggs moves in looking to clinch but Ghotha pushes him off.
Heggs moves into range and clinches up with Ghotha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heggs stops a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Heggs lands a right hand.
Heggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head.
A short uppercut from Heggs.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Ghotha is trying to break the clinch but Heggs is controlling him.
Heggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Heggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ghotha with a poor takedown
and Heggs counters with a nice right hand that sends Ghotha toppling to the canvas! Ghotha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Heggs finish him?!
Heggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghotha dives in and grabs Heggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heggs pushes down on Ghotha's head and hops out.
Heggs moves into the clinch.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
Heggs is looking to clinch but Ghotha is avoiding it.
Ghotha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghotha looks for a takedown but Heggs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heggs breaks the clinch.
Heggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Luther Heggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heggs is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, Heggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha swats away the attempt to clinch by Heggs.
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heggs is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, Heggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghotha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Heggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghotha. Ghotha gets slowly back to his feet.
Heggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghotha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghotha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heggs is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, Heggs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heggs takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Heggs on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Heggs.
Ghotha goes for a takedown attempt but Heggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ghotha misses with a takedown
and Heggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heggs forces Ghotha back against the cage and clinches.
Heggs stops a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Heggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heggs is working Ghotha over against the cage.
Good body shot from Heggs.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
Heggs cracks a nice hook into Ghotha's ribs.
Ghoul Ghotha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghotha swats away the attempt to clinch by Heggs.
Ghotha fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghotha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heggs lands a big right hand that sends Ghotha crashing to the mat! Heggs stays standing though and waves Ghotha back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heggs wants to clinch.
Ghotha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heggs pinned against the cage. Heggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Heggs as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heggs cracks Ghotha with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heggs has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ghotha to stand back up!
Ghotha is rocked!
Heggs clinches with his opponent.
Heggs gets underhooks to prevent Ghotha's takedown attempt.
Heggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heggs clinches.
Heggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heggs breaks the clinch.
Heggs wants to clinch.
Ghotha loses concentration momentarily and Heggs pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ghotha crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Heggs finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luther Heggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel comes into the arena with I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica blaring out of the sound system. Bender has chosen Don't You Forget About Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Bender told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
163 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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25
156 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Europha Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bender!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Emanuel misses.
Emanuel has managed to clinch.
Emanuel tries to land a knee to the head but Bender blocks with his arms.
Bender has a couple of punches blocked by Emanuel.
Bender lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bender.
Emanuel with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bender.
Bender lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emanuel can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
Emanuel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bender has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emanuel tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emanuel obliges.
A short left from Bender.
Bender swings wildly with an uppercut but Emanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bender lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emanuel lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Bender.
Emanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bender controls his hands.
Emanuel can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bender.
Bender blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emanuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bender.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bender controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emanuel.
Bender tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bender blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
Bender lands an elbow inside that Emanuel shrugs off.
It looks like Europha Emanuel has been cut.
Bender lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emanuel presses Bender against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emanuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emanuel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Emanuel lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Bender.
Bender lands an uppercut.
Bender prevents a body shot from Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emanuel tries to throw a body punch but Bender avoids it by throwing Emanuel back against the cage.
Emanuel taking a breather.
Bender utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bender blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
Bender lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Emanuel tries a knee to the head but Bender blocks it.
A short right from Bender.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emanuel.
Bender gets through Emanuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emanuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bender avoids the damage to the body.
Bender managing to block the knees to the body from Emanuel.
Bender lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bender misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bender.
Emanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bender.
Emanuel tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emanuel throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bender.
Emanuel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bender using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bender.
Bender lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bender can't find room to land a body shot as Emanuel controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Bender.
Emanuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bender blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
Emanuel tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Emanuel fails to land.
Bender landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Bender scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emanuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bender lands with a light punch inside.
Bender lands with a short shot to the head.
Emanuel throws an elbow but it misses.
Emanuel misses with a body punch.
Bender on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Bender.
Bender lands an elbow inside.
Bender lands an elbow that stopped Emanuel in his tracks for a moment.
Emanuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emanuel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emanuel gets through Bender's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emanuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Emanuel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bender misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emanuel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Emanuel fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bender backwards.
Bender lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bender fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bender.
Emanuel cracks Bender with a nice body shot.
Bender dodges an elbow strike from Emanuel.
Emanuel tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bender working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bender misses with a punch to the body.
Emanuel tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bender gets through Emanuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bender throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Emanuel can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
Emanuel misses with a knee to the head.
Emanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Bender blocks an uppercut.
Bender lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emanuel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emanuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bender throws a punch but it's blocked by Emanuel.
Bender has a couple of punches blocked by Emanuel.
Emanuel lands a shoulder strike.
Bender lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bender blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
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 Europha Emanuel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Europha Emanuel'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.
Bender jabs Emanuel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bender throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Emanuel counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Emanuel does it's job there.
Emanuel dodges the punch combination from Bender.
Emanuel cracks Bender with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emanuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emanuel misses with a hook
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
Emanuel pushes Bender up against the cage in a clinch.
Emanuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bender digs a right hand underneath Emanuel's ribcage. Emanuel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emanuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emanuel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emanuel tries to land a knee to the head but Bender blocks with his arms.
Bender blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emanuel tries to throw a body punch but Bender avoids it by throwing Emanuel back against the cage.
Emanuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bender avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Bender.
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!
Emanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bender controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emanuels head.
Bender scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emanuel takes a shot to the head.
Emanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emanuel tries a body shot but Bender blocks it.
Nice elbow from Bender.
Emanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bender.
Emanuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bender is defending well for now.
Bender lands with a left to the head.
Bender on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Europha Emanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Bender.
Emanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bender.
Bender lands a left hand.
Emanuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bender avoids the damage to the body.
Emanuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bender is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Emanuel - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bender.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Bender avoids a wild elbow strike from Emanuel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bender.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Bender scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender is leaning against Emanuel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bender makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bender lands with a left to the head.
Bender scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emanuels head.
Bender blocks an elbow strike from Emanuel.
Bender lands an uppercut.
Emanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emanuel tries a body shot but Bender blocks it.
Bender scores with a shot to the side of Emanuel's head.
Bender lands a nice elbow.
Bender tries a body shot but Emanuel blocks it.
Emanuel tries a body shot but Bender blocks it.
Emanuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bender is defending well for now.
Bender lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emanuel tries a body shot but Bender blocks it.
Emanuel taking a breather.
Emanuel can't find room to land a body shot as Bender controls the action.
Bender dodges an elbow strike from Emanuel.
A right hook to the body lands for Bender.
Bender lands with a left to the head.
Bender avoiding damage as Emanuel throws knees to the body.
Bender throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emanuel misses with a punch to the body.
Bender lands a shoulder strike.
Emanuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bender lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emanuel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bender avoids it.
Bender creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emanuel's defenses.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emanuel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bender's elbow.
Emanuel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bender.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bender.
Bender cracks Emanuel with a nice body shot.
Bender scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bender tries a body shot but Emanuel blocks it.
Bender lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emanuel misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emanuel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bender pushes Emanuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emanuel tries to stall but Bender uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender managing to block the knees to the body from Emanuel.
Emanuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bender avoids the damage to the body.
Bender lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emanuel backwards.
Bender blocking some punches.
Emanuel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bender.
Emanuel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bender blocks an uppercut.
Emanuel slowing the pace effectively.
Bender scores with a shoulder strike.
Emanuel is trying to maintain a safe position but Bender gets an underhook and turns Emanuel into the cage.
Bender digs a right hand underneath Emanuel's ribcage. Emanuel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Bender.
Bender blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Bender.
Emanuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bender prevents a body shot from Emanuel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bender lands an elbow that stopped Emanuel in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Bender.
Emanuel throws an elbow that misses.
Bender scores with a shoulder strike.
Emanuel looking to throw knees to the head but Bender is blocking nicely.
Emanuel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Europha Emanuel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bender misses with a leg kick.
Bender forces Emanuel back against the cage and clinches.
Bender gets through Emanuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emanuel stalling the fight.
Emanuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bender is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emanuel.
Bender on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bender lands with a right to the head.
Emanuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emanuel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bender is defending well for now.
Emanuel takes a shot to the head.
Bender lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bender lands a nice shot to the body.
Emanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bender uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emanuel takes a shot to the head.
Emanuel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emanuel takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bender lands with a light punch inside.
Bender gets through Emanuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Emanuel trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a body punch.
Bender lands with a short shot to the head.
Bender lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bender lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emanuel.
Bender lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emanuel backwards.
A short uppercut from Bender.
Emanuel is rocked!
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Oh Emanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emanuel pushes off an throws an elbow but Bender leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emanuel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emanuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Emanuel misses with some punches.
Emanuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emanuels head.
Bender lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Emanuel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bender.
Bender lands a right hand.
Bender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emanuels head.
Still in the clinch, Bender scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bender being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bender blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
Bender prevents a body shot from Emanuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bender blocks a body shot from Emanuel.
Nice elbow from Bender.
A short right from Bender.
Emanuel misses with a punch to the body.
Bender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Emanuel tries a body shot but Bender blocks it.
Bender lands with a right to the head.
Emanuel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bender avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Bender scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bender.
Emanuel tries to throw a body punch but Bender avoids it by throwing Emanuel back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bender.
Emanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bender on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emanuel throws an elbow but it misses.
Bender scores with a hook to the body.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Bender blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emanuel tries a knee to the head but Bender blocks it.
A short left from Bender.
Emanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bender controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bender.
Bender throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emanuel works on Bender's body with a couple of short punches.
Emanuel misses with a punch to the body.
Emanuel trying to land knees to the body.
Bender lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emanuel backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bender.
Emanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bender lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bender lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emanuel misses with a body punch.
Emanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Bender lands an elbow just above Emanuel 's eye.
Bender scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bender lands a good knee to the midsection. Emanuel won't want to take too many of those.
Emanuel tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bender lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bender lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bender cracks Emanuel with a nice body shot.
Bender lands with a short shot to the head.
Bender lands a hook that snaps the head of Emanuel backwards.
Emanuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bender landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bender scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bender.
Bender creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emanuel's defenses.
Emanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bender controls his hands.
Bender pushes Emanuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emanuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emanuel misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bender.
Bender pushes Emanuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Emanuel pushes off an throws an elbow but Bender leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emanuel misses with a body punch.
Bender cracks Emanuel with a nice body shot.
Bender lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bender.
Bender scores a nice knee to the body.
Bender scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bender landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bender lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emanuel backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bender.
Bender lands a right hand.
Bender lands a big right hand that drops Emanuel! The killer instinct kicks in and Bender finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bender!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bender!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dying Inside . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albright shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masilungan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Albright on the side of the head.
Masilungan digs a good body shot into Albright's ribs.
Albright misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Albright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masilungan punishes Albright's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
Albright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright fails with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Albright's knee momentarily.
Albright misses with a takedown
and Masilungan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Albright.
Albright misses with a body shot.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Albright is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Albright eats them both and turns towards Masilungan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masilungan breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Albright with a jab.
A combination from Albright does no damage.
Albright tries to clinch up
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albright moves away.
Albright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Albright thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masilungan is looking to wear down Albright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masilungan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albright throws the left hand but Masilungan avoids the punch easily.
Masilungan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masilungan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a shot to the body.
Jed Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albright fails with a takedown attempt.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Albright misses the shot to the body.
Masilungan scores with a body shot.
Jed Masilungan is winning the standup battle so far.
Albright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albright throws a shot from downtown. Masilungan moves away and avoids it.
Masilungan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masilungan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Albright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Albright throws a series of punches but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan tries to bum rush Albright with a series of wild strikes but Albright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Albright is just out of range.
Albright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan misses with a body punch
enabling Albright to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan misses with a jab to the body
and Albright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Albright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albright misses with a combination
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Albright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masilungan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Albright throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albright misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with an inside leg kick.
Masilungan cracks Albright with an open hand slap.
Albright fails with a takedown attempt.
Albright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masilungan finds it's way round the side to connect with Albright's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Albright misses its intended target.
Albright moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Albright. Albright gets slowly back to his feet.
Albright throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Albright is trying desperately to land a takedown but Masilungan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Albright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jed Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Albright's calf.
Masilungan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albright manages to avoid it.
Masilungan feints a jab promting Albright to slip. Masilungan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Albright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masilungan stuns Albright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masilungan digs a good hook to Albright's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan tries to sprawl but Albright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Masilungan kicks off Albright and gets to his feet.
Masilungan lands a leg kick that knocks Albright off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albright tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
Albright dodges the punch combination from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan keeps the fight on the outside.
Albright shoots in but no luck this time.
Masilungan moves out of range of the strikes.
Masilungan lands with a straight right. Albright didn't see that one coming.
Albright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masilungan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Albright scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a nice shot to the body.
Masilungan scores with a sloppy right hand. Albright should have avoided that one.
Masilungan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masilungan throws a body kick the misses
and Albright counters with a single leg into guard. Masilungan didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masilungan wants to sweep but no luck.
Masilungan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Albright off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Albright looks to score with a jab to the body but Masilungan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Albright misses.
Albright doesn't manage to clinch there - Masilungan circles away.
Masilungan misses with a body punch
and Albright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Albright.
Masilungan wants to stand up but Albright is controlling him.
Albright lying in Masilungan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Masilungan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Albright taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jed Masilungan!
Jed Masilungan retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale has chosen Try A Little Tenderness as his entrance music. Philip Dale told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Bantrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Dale!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale lands a head kick. Bantrell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dale lands with a cross.
Bantrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bantrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Philip Dale has been cut.
Dale looks to throw a body kick
and Bantrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bantrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dale throws a body kick that misses.
Dale tries a head kick but it misses.
Dale cracks the inside of Bantrell's front leg.
Bantrell avoids the head kick by Dale.
Bantrell misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bantrell. Dale shrugs it off though.
Dale looks gassed!
Dale steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bantrell. That one must have hurt.
Bantrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bantrell is looking to score with low kicks.
Dale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bantrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dale tries to move into range but Bantrell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bantrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bantrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Dale circles away.
The fighters circling - Bantrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bantrell lands a right hook to the body.
Bantrell fakes the leg kick and cracks Dale in the body.
Bantrell lands a big head kick that sends Dale tumbling to the mat! Bantrell takes a step backwards and waves Dale back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dale is rocked!
That has opened up Philip Dale's cut even more.
Dale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dale is still on wobbly legs! Can Bantrell finish him?
Dale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bantrell. Bantrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Bantrell darts in and clinches Dale up against the cage.
Bantrell scores a nice knee to the body.
Bantrell working Dale over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bantrell throws an elbow but misses.
Bantrell tries to land knees in the clinch but Dale avoids the damage to the body.
Dale seems to have recovered his senses.
Dale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bantrell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dale is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bantrell.
Dale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bantrell lands a nice knee to the body.
Bantrell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bantrell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dale blocks a body shot from Bantrell.
Bantrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dale.
Bantrell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bantrell misses with an elbow over the top.
Bantrell lands an elbow just above Dale 's eye.
Philip Dale's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bantrell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bantrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bantrell connects with a right that clearly hurt Dale. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Bantrell proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Dale collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Bantrell!
Sebastian Bantrell retains his heavyweight title!
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