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Blitzkrieg 66: Outer Dark PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarkisyan has chosen George Michael - Careless Whisper as his entrance music. Rauno Viittala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serge Sarkisyan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viittala.
Sarkisyan misses with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan lands a jab to Viittala's midsection.
Viittala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sarkisyan thows a body shot but no joy.
Viittala avoids the body shot from Sarkisyan.
A low kick from Sarkisyan is predictable there
and Viittala counters with a leg kick.
Viittala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Viittala is looking to chop away at Sarkisyan's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan cracks Viittala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sarkisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Viittala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Viittala counters with a three punch combo that has Sarkisyan backing up. Sarkisyan nods at Viittala to acknowledge the strikes.
Viittala connects with an inside leg kick.
Viittala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan.
Viittala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sarkisyan counters with a body kick that stops Viittala in his tracks momentarily.
Sarkisyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Viittala's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan lands a head shot.
Sarkisyan blocks a head kick by Viittala.
Viittala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viittala was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viittala.
Sarkisyan misses with a hook.
Sarkisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Serge Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan misses with a jab to the body
and Viittala counters with a straight right hand.
Sarkisyan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Viittala counters with a good, hard body kick but Sarkisyan shrugs it off.
A head kick by Sarkisyan misses
and Viittala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarkisyan thinking.
No joy there for Sarkisyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Sarkisyan as he checks the leg kick.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick
and Viittala counters with an inside leg kick.
Sarkisyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarkisyan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Viittala. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viittala throws out the jab.
Sarkisyan thows a leg kick but Viittala checks it
and Viittala counters with a solid body kick.
Viittala's corner calls for a 1-2. Viittala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarkisyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Viittala counters with a low kick, right behind Sarkisyan 's knee.
Sarkisyan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Viittala rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viittala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sarkisyan misses with a leg kick
and Viittala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Viittala dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sarkisyan throws a sloppy body shot
and Viittala counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sarkisyan misses with a body shot
and Viittala counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sarkisyan misses
and Viittala counters with a nice leg kick.
Sarkisyan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Viittala. That one must have hurt.
Viittala connects with a right hand. Sarkisyan shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala scores with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Viittala.
Viittala throws a solid leg kick but Sarkisyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Viittala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Viittala.
Viittala tries to work over Sarkisyan's front leg with a kick but Sarkisyan checks it.
Viittala lands a big head kick that sends Sarkisyan tumbling to the mat! Viittala takes a step backwards and waves Sarkisyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sarkisyan is rocked!
It looks like Serge Sarkisyan has been cut.
Sarkisyan drops his hands momentarily. Viittala doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sarkisyan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sarkisyan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauno Viittala!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Whoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chay Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: As I Lay Dying - Through Struggle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Like Whoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chay Willis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis throws a body punch but Whoa moves out of range.
Willis swings widly with a right hand
and Whoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Whoa misses
and Willis counters with a right hand to the body.
Willis misses with a right hand
and Whoa counters with a nice body shot.
Willis throws out a loose jab but Whoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willis misses with an uppercut
and Whoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willis.
Willis avoids the body shot from Whoa.
Whoa throws a right hand that misses
and Willis counters with a nice uppercut.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis swinging wildly here.
Willis misses with a hook.
Whoa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whoa misses with a combination
and Willis counters with a stiff right hand.
Willis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whoa.
Willis misses with a shot to the body
enabling Whoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Whoa staying out of range there.
Whoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Willis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoa misses with a lunging right hand
and Willis counters with a takedown into side control.
Willis takes a little break here. Whoa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Whoa is trying to control Willis's posture but Willis avoids it.
Whoa is trying to improve his position.
Whoa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Willis.
Whoa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willis on the ground.
Whoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Willis working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Whoa gets back to half guard.
Whoa wants to control but Willis is keeping busy.
Willis prevents Whoa from improving his position.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willis wants to work for an arm triangle but Whoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whoa controlling the position well.
Willis passes to side control.
Willis controls the position.
Willis working away.
Willis staying calm.
Willis in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chay Willis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whoa looks to land a combination. Willis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Whoa clinches up against the cage.
Whoa digs a right hand into Willis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Willis's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Whoa.
Willis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Willis blocks a body shot from Whoa.
Willis tries to land knees in the clinch but Whoa avoids the damage to the body.
Willis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whoa blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Whoa.
Willis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Willis lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Whoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoa scores with a hook to the body.
Whoa blocks a body shot from Willis.
Willis misses with a body punch.
Whoa misses with a body punch.
Willis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Willis pushes Whoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Willis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whoa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Willis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whoa lands a left hand.
Willis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Willis misses with a punch on the inside.
Whoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is trying to maintain a safe position but Whoa gets an underhook and turns Willis into the cage.
Whoa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Willis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Willis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Whoa.
Willis has a couple of punches blocked by Whoa.
A short right from Whoa.
Whoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Willis as the two fighters clinch.
Willis lands a good knee to the midsection. Whoa won't want to take too many of those.
Whoa tries to work over Willis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis.
Willis lands a body punch.
Whoa blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whoa moves away.
Willis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Willis misses with a lunging right hand
and Whoa counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Whoa. No joy for Willis on that attempt.
Like Whoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis misses with an uppercut
and Whoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Whoa.
Willis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whoa.
Whoa misses with a combination
letting Willis counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoa throws a hook but Willis avoids it easily.
Whoa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Willis misses with a hook to the body
and Whoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Willis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Whoa.
Willis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whoa counters with a left and a right that stings Willis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoa misses with a body shot.
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Like Whoa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Willis misses with a body punch
and Whoa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whoa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whoa's guard.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Whoa is retaining full guard.
Willis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Whoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Willis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Whoa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whoa controls Willis momentarily but Willis frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whoa moves away.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoa is just out of range.
Willis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Willis shoots for a takedown but Whoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whoa misses with a hook to the body
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like Whoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
Willis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Willis misses with a straight left.
Willis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Willis misses with a double jab
and Whoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like Whoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Willis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Willis throws a lazy uppercut
and Whoa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Whoa gets caught napping as Willis dives in and scores a takedown. Whoa manages to retain guard.
Whoa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willis!
Willis working to try and regain half guard.
Willis wants to control but Whoa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Willis wants to hold on but Whoa pushes him away.
Willis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willis tries to hold on but Whoa pushes him away.
Whoa prevents Willis from getting the reversal.
Whoa trying to control but Willis is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Like Whoa.
I think Whoa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Like Whoa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Weasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weasel comes to the cage accompanied by Suck My Kiss. Muhammad Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallace Weasel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weasel tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali lands with a right hand.
It looks like Wallace Weasel has been cut.
Weasel lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weasel moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Weasel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Ali connects with the punch.
Weasel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a three punch combo that has Weasel backing up. Weasel nods at Ali to acknowledge the strikes.
Weasel misses with a straight left.
Ali misses with a right hand
and Weasel counters with an outside leg kick.
Weasel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weasel.
Ali dives in and grabs Weasel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weasel pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Weasel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weasel.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weasel but Weasel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a hook. Weasel ducked under it nicely.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weasel.
Weasel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weasel momentarily.
A head kick misses from Weasel.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Weasel tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali with a poor takedown
and Weasel counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallace Weasel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Ali.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weasel swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Weasel connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weasel blocks a jab.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weasel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ali looks gassed!
Weasel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weasel is working away from the top position though.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weasel lands with a punch from half guard.
Weasel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ali defending well though.
Ali wants to improve his position but Weasel is controlling well.
Weasel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasel lands with a punch from half guard.
Weasel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weasel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ali can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weasel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weasel.
Weasel is keen to just control but Ali is a slippery customer.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weasel.
Ali is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ali is not content to let Weasel control the position.
Ali wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is controlling Weasel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Weasel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weasel forces his way into half guard.
Weasel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weasel moves nicely into side control.
Weasel lands some shots froms side control.
Ali avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Weasel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali taking punishment in the form of punches.
Weasel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Weasel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wallace Weasel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weasel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weasel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Weasel.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weasel was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali lands with a right hand.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali lands with an uppercut that bounces Weasel off the cage and back into rage.
Wallace Weasel's cut is getting worse.
Ali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weasel to the ground. Ali is now in Weasel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali wants to control from the top but Weasel keeps moving.
Ali's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Muhammad Ali wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weasel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Weasel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali lands with a hook. Weasel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Wallace Weasel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weasel takes a step back to recover.
Muhammad Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Weasel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ali.
Weasel needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weasel is rocked!
Jeez, Wallace Weasel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Weasel leaves his chin hanging out and Ali seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Weasel crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Ali!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Al Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Hassan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iraqi National Anthem. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdul Al Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Wise!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Al Hassan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Wise misses its intended target.
Wise fails to land the takedown.
Wise takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wise avoids the body shot from Al Hassan.
Wise circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wise counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Hassan won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Hassan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wise asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Wise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hassan is being controlled here.
Wise cracks Al Hassan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wise postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wise with the ground and pound but Al Hassan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Al Hassan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wise.
Wise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Hassan keeping moving, preventing Wise from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise distracts Al Hassan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wise stops Al Hassan from standing up.
Wise is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Hassan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Hassan has escaped and now he's on top!
Wise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wise is looking for a triangle but Al Hassan pushes his legs off easily.
Wise trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise controls Al Hassan momentarily but Al Hassan frees himself.
Wise escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Hassan postures up.
Wise looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Hassan passes into side control.
Al Hassan wants to stand but Wise is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wise is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Hassan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Al Hassan controlling the pace for now.
Wise wants to control but Al Hassan is having none of it.
Wise tries to reverse the position but Al Hassan maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Al Hassan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Al Hassan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wise drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Dennis Wise has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wise checks a leg kick.
Al Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wise decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Hassan's guard.
Wise slips nicely into half guard.
Wise wants to free his trapped foot but Al Hassan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Wise thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Hassan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hassan taking some punishment here, with Wise in his half guard.
Wise not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wise with the ground and pound but Al Hassan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Al Hassan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wise trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wise throwing strikes from guard but Al Hassan blocks nicely.
Wise throws a strike but Al Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise working a defensive guard but Al Hassan passes into half guard.
Wise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hassan pulls his head out easily.
Al Hassan is keen to just control but Wise is a slippery customer.
Wise actively working from the bottom here.
Wise trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hassan pulls his head out easily.
Wise works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Hassan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Wise tries to get to full guard but Al Hassan has control of the leg.
Wise wants to get back to his feet.
Wise landing a few short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Hassan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wise.
Al Hassan passes to full mount!
Wise tries to hold on but Al Hassan pushes him away.
Wise is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wise is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Hassan prevents Wise from getting the reversal.
Al Hassan looking to control but Wise is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Al Hassan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Wise's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wise tries to clinch
and Al Hassan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wise avoids the body shot from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dennis Wise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Hassan lands a leg kick that knocks Wise off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Hassan takes a swing at Wise's ribcage but misses.
Al Hassan is looking to wear down Wise with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wise doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Al Hassan connects with a looping right hand.
Al Hassan takes a swing at Wise's ribcage but misses.
Wise takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hassan lands an overhand right.
Al Hassan misses with a hook. Wise ducked under it nicely.
Wise takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wise avoids the body shot from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan clinches.
Al Hassan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wise up against the cage.
Al Hassan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wise gets an underhook and turns Al Hassan into the cage.
Wise goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Hassan prevents it.
Al Hassan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Al Hassan lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Al Hassan.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Al Hassan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Al Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis Wise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan fails to land with a series of punches.
Wise gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Hassan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wise with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Al Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wise was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Hassan.
Abdul Al Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wise has time to react.
Al Hassan digs a good body shot into Wise's ribs.
Al Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Hassan darts in and clinches Wise up against the cage.
Al Hassan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wise wants to clinch but Al Hassan slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wise at a distance.
Al Hassan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Hassan throws a series of strikes that have Wise backpedaling.
Abdul Al Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Al Hassan tenderised Wise's leg. Wise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan misses with the combination.
Abdul Al Hassan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hassan swings for the body but Wise moves out of range.
Wise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Hassan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wise throws a hook but Al Hassan blocks it.
Wise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Hassan feints and then cracks Wise's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wise down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Al Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Hassan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Al Hassan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Tjahyadikarta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - TNT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Tjahyadikarta!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tjahyadikarta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tjahyadikarta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tjahyadikarta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tjahyadikarta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob tries to clinch there but Tjahyadikarta circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjahyadikarta punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Tjahyadikarta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob misses with a lunging right hand
and Tjahyadikarta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjahyadikarta preventing the sweep.
Tjahyadikarta looking to pass the guard.
Tjahyadikarta being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tjahyadikarta pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bob controlling the position well.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to stand up but Tjahyadikarta is controlling him.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tjahyadikarta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bob not doing much here.
Bob works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Tjahyadikarta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tjahyadikarta scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjahyadikarta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Tjahyadikarta with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Tjahyadikarta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
and Tjahyadikarta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tjahyadikarta trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tjahyadikarta is looking to improve his position but Bob isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjahyadikarta gets back to half guard.
Bob perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Big Bob.
Bob is looking to clinch but Tjahyadikarta is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob takes a swing at Tjahyadikarta's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Tjahyadikarta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bob tries to clinch but Tjahyadikarta moves away
and Tjahyadikarta counters with a shoot takedown. Bob fights it but they end up in guard.
Tjahyadikarta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Tjahyadikarta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bob holds on and takes a little breather.
Bob's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bob is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Big Bob.
Tjahyadikarta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Tjahyadikarta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tjahyadikarta swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Edward Tjahyadikarta has been cut.
Tjahyadikarta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tjahyadikarta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob stuffs the takedown attempt from Tjahyadikarta. Tjahyadikarta gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A telegraphed right hand from Tjahyadikarta misses the target.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bob tries to clinch but Tjahyadikarta moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tjahyadikarta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Tjahyadikarta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cement Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorion Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Merle Haggard - The Fightin' Side Of Me. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cement Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorion Sane!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Sane which made him look bad.
Sane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sane is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sane wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kelly is keen to just control but Sane is a slippery customer.
Kelly seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sane is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cement Kelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Azh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Gamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azh comes to the cage accompanied by Manu Militari - Voix De Fait. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Azh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Gamma!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azh throws a poor cross that misses
and Gamma moves into the clinch.
Gamma missing with knees to the body.
Gamma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Azh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azh wants a takedown but no success here.
Gamma stalling.
Gamma is leaning against Azh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gamma lands a knee to the head.
Gamma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Azh trying to stall but Gamma improves his position.
Gamma tries to land a knee to the head but Azh blocks with his arms.
Gamma misses with a punch on the inside.
Azh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Azh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamma tries a knee to the head but Azh blocks it.
Azh slowing the pace effectively.
Gamma lands a nice knee to the body.
Azh is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamma lands a good knee to the midsection. Azh won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gamma.
Gamma tries a knee to the head but Azh blocks it.
Gamma lands a body shot.
Gamma avoiding damage.
Gamma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gamma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gamma lands a shoulder strike.
Azh wants to stall.
Gamma with a knee to the head.
Gamma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Gamma to work.
Gamma lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gamma.
Gamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azh is defending well for now.
Come on Azh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gamma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamma digs a right hand underneath Azh's ribcage. Azh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gamma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gamma works on Azh's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Gamma - that landed with a thud.
Gamma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azh.
Azh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Azh stalling in the clinch but Gamma improves position.
Good body shot from Gamma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Gamma.
A body shot lands from Gamma.
Gamma lands a nice knee to the body.
Gamma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gamma stalling.
Gamma scores with a hook to the body.
Gamma leaning against his opponent.
Gamma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azh's face.
Gamma scores a nice knee to the body.
Azh is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gamma with a knee to the head.
Gamma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gamma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azh is defending well for now.
Gamma working Azh over with knees to the body.
Gamma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gamma stalling the fight.
Gamma lands a nice knee to the body.
Gamma leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gamma.
Gamma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azh is looking to control Gamma's arms but Gamma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azh has his back to the cage.
Gamma lands a good knee to the midsection. Azh won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gamma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Azh tries to throw a body punch but Gamma avoids it by throwing Azh back against the cage.
Gamma stalling in the clinch.
Azh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gamma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gamma.
Azh stalling in the clinch but Gamma improves position.
Gamma slows down the pace here.
Gamma continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Azh or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamma lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Gamma.
Azh taking a breather.
Azh managing to block the knees to the body from Gamma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Gamma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Azh misses.
Gamma closes the distance and pushes Azh back into the cage.
Azh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gamma tries to land knees in the clinch but Azh avoids the damage to the body.
Azh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gamma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gamma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Azh's efforts to push away.
Gamma stalling the fight.
Gamma looking to throw knees to the head but Azh is blocking nicely.
Gamma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gamma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gamma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamma looking to throw knees to the head but Azh is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Azh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dog Gamma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gamma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamma pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gamma tries to land a knee to the head but Azh blocks with his arms.
Azh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gamma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gamma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gamma tries to land a knee to the head but Azh blocks with his arms.
Gamma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Gamma.
Gamma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azh up against the cage.
Azh trying to control the position but instead, Gamma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azh into the cage.
Gamma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gamma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gamma connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gamma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Gamma.
Gamma working Azh over with knees to the body.
Gamma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Azh takes an elbow to the temple.
Gamma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamma landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gamma misses with a knee to the head.
Gamma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from Gamma.
Azh is trying to stall.
Gamma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azh blocks it with crossed arms.
Azh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Azh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gamma tries to land a knee to the head but Azh blocks with his arms.
Azh lands with a light punch inside.
Gamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Azh is keeping busy.
Gamma scores with a knee to the head.
Gamma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Azh tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azh managing to block the knees to the body from Gamma.
Gamma trying to stall but Azh improves his position.
Gamma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azh avoiding damage as Gamma throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gamma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azh stalling in the clinch but Gamma improves position.
Azh avoiding damage as Gamma throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gamma.
Gamma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gamma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azh avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Gamma.
Azh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gamma is looking to control Azh's arms but Azh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gamma has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Gamma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Azh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamma pinned against the cage. Gamma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gamma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gamma tries to clinch up.
Azh throws an overhand right that lands on Gamma's shoulder, as Gamma tries to avoid the shot.
Gamma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gamma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Azh counters with a right hand to the body.
Azh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gamma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azh throws a series of punches but Gamma moves out of range.
Azh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azh.
Nice uppercut lands for Azh. That snapped Gamma's head back.
Gamma is looking to clinch but Azh is avoiding it.
Gamma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Azh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog Gamma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azh misses with a left hand
and Gamma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gamma moves out of range of the strikes.
Azh misses with a right hand
and Gamma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azh thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamma tries to close the distance and clinch but Azh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog Gamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Azh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azh looks to land a left hand but Gamma moved out of range nicely.
Azh thows a leg kick but Gamma checks it
and Gamma counters with a nice leg kick.
Gamma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Azh counters with a nice leg kick.
Gamma tries to clinch up but Azh circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamma tries to clinch there but Azh circles away.
Gamma clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gamma fails to land.
Azh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azh trying to control the position but instead, Gamma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Azh into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma has Azh pushed against the cage.
Gamma lands a knee to the body.
Azh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Azh misses its intended target.
Gamma gets a clinch.
Gamma lands with a left to the head.
Gamma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Azh is looking to control Gamma's arms but Gamma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azh has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andre Azh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamma keeps control of Azh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gamma misses with a knee strike.
Gamma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azh.
Azh wants to stall.
Azh misses with a body punch.
Azh misses with the head strike.
Gamma controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dog Gamma.
I've got Gamma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Gamma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thriller Indiano. Jason Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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223 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius misses with a leg kick.
Meridius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Meridius misses with a right hand
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson counters with a good low kick that Meridius was not able to check.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius misses with the body kick
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Meridius.
Meridius throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Meridius throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a solid leg kick but Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meridius.
Meridius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meridius misses with a kick to the body
so Tyson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meridius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meridius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meridius is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meridius manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Meridius is keeping the position.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Meridius keeps moving.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meridius is adopting a defensive guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Tyson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Meridius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meridius slips a straight right by Tyson.
Meridius throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Meridius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meridius connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a big head kick but Meridius shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridius throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
Meridius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tyson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meridius thinking.
Meridius stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Meridius thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it
and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control.
Meridius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meridius is working hard here to advance position.
Tyson tries to advance to mount but Meridius denies him.
Meridius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyson is controlling him well.
Tyson controlling from side mount.
Meridius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyson off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius keeps control of the position easily here as Tyson tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Meridius trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tyson tries to escape but Meridius has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tyson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Meridius off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Meridius looking for the RNC.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meridius avoiding Tyson 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tightening his grip on Tyson, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Meridius's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tyson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tyson tries to escape but Meridius has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Meridius has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fending off the submission attempt from Meridius.
Meridius looking to break Tyson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tyson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Meridius will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tyson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Meridius's arms.
Meridius is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tyson is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meridius gets his hands free as Tyson looks to control.
Tyson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Tyson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meridius wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
Meridius keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
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 Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meridius leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Meridius.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Meridius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius blocks a jab.
Meridius throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Meridius throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Meridius.
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Meridius counters with an inside leg kick.
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Meridius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meridius misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meridius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meridius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
A low kick from Meridius misses
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Meridius lands but Tyson takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Meridius is predictable there
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meridius checks a leg kick.
Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes. Meridius will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Meridius is predictable there
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meridius. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Meridius misses with a kick to the body
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jason Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Tyson.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Tyson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmuckatelli comes to the cage accompanied by Stay Here by SWANS. The crowd seem to be enjoying Leopoldo's choice of entrance music: Halleljuah Chorus. Joe Schmuckatelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli!
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, Atilla Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmuckatelli ducks right into an uppercut from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo jabs Schmuckatelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leopoldo is looking to slow Schmuckatelli down with leg kicks.
Leopoldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmuckatelli checks a leg kick.
Schmuckatelli dodges the punch combination from Leopoldo.
Schmuckatelli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leopoldo's head.
Leopoldo throws an overhand right that lands on Schmuckatelli's shoulder, as Schmuckatelli tries to avoid the shot.
Schmuckatelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Joe Schmuckatelli has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopoldo throws a jab when Schmuckatelli was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Schmuckatelli.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmuckatelli moves away.
Leopoldo scores with a takedown into Schmuckatelli's guard.
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leopoldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmuckatelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Schmuckatelli is keeping the position.
Leopoldo working some strikes from top position.
Schmuckatelli keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Schmuckatelli trying to control the position here.
Schmuckatelli looking to control.
Leopoldo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schmuckatelli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schmuckatelli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schmuckatelli!
Leopoldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmuckatelli is trying to control. Leopoldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leopoldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leopoldo keeping moving, preventing Schmuckatelli from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leopoldo is on top in guard.
Leopoldo throws a big right hand that misses.
Leopoldo stands and throws Schmuckatelli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leopoldo misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli manages to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leopoldo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schmuckatelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Schmuckatelli trying to control from the bottom.
Leopoldo throwing shots but Schmuckatelli is blocking nicely.
Leopoldo thows a huge punch but Schmuckatelli dodges it nicely.
Leopoldo thows a huge punch but Schmuckatelli dodges it nicely.
Schmuckatelli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmuckatelli.
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli wants to hit a switch here but Leopoldo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schmuckatelli there!
Leopoldo 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.
Leopoldo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schmuckatelli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schmuckatelli and Leopoldo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leopoldo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopoldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Leopoldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmuckatelli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopoldo. Schmuckatelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leopoldo swings widly with a right hand
and Schmuckatelli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot by Schmuckatelli.
Leopoldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schmuckatelli's half guard.
Leopoldo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmuckatelli's head.
Schmuckatelli won't allow Leopoldo to pass to mount.
Schmuckatelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leopoldo.
Schmuckatelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli pushes Leopoldo off looking to stand but Leopoldo dives back in and keeps control.
Leopoldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leopoldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schmuckatelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leopoldo.
Leopoldo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmuckatelli's head.
Leopoldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Schmuckatelli is defending well.
Leopoldo misses with a head shot. Schmuckatelli uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schmuckatelli seems keen to control Leopoldo's posture.
Leopoldo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schmuckatelli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leopoldo has Schmuckatelli in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leopoldo is on top in guard.
Schmuckatelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leopoldois looking to pass into half guard but Schmuckatelli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schmuckatelli is in guard.
Leopoldo wants to sweep here but Schmuckatelli controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leopoldo is keeping the position for now.
Schmuckatelli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schmuckatelli preventing the sweep.
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schmuckatelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schmuckatelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmuckatelli defends well.
Schmuckatelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leopoldo has an active guard here but Schmuckatelli has managed to pass into half guard.
Schmuckatelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leopoldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli slows the pace down in half guard.
Atilla Leopoldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmuckatelli tries to stand but can't do so whilst Leopoldo controls his leg.
Leopoldo tries to get to full guard but Schmuckatelli has control of the leg.
Leopoldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmuckatelli lands strikes from half guard.
Leopoldo tries to roll over but Schmuckatelli keeps him under control.
Leopoldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Joe Schmuckatelli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmuckatelli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmuckatelli cracks Leopoldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schmuckatelli has Leopoldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmuckatelli trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Leopoldo.
Leopoldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmuckatellis head.
Good body shot from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schmuckatelli is trying to keep Leopoldo in close.
Leopoldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmuckatelli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
Schmuckatelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Leopoldo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmuckatelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmuckatelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schmuckatelli won't allow Leopoldo to pass to mount.
Schmuckatelli is refusing to be controlled, as Leopoldo sits in half guard.
Leopoldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leopoldo stalling away here and it's allowed Schmuckatelli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmuckatelli trying to control the position here.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
Schmuckatelli is adopting a defensive guard.
Schmuckatelli working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leopoldo looking to sit in guard and control but Schmuckatelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schmuckatelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe Schmuckatelli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Leopoldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schmuckatelli is pushing Leopoldo's head away, looking to escape. Leopoldo manages to hold on to the position though.
Leopoldo has hold of Schmuckatelli's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Schmuckatelli seems comfortable defending it but Leopoldo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Schmuckatelli is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Schmuckatelli is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Leopoldo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atilla Leopoldo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen AC/DC - Live Wire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Angus Young has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saguro Takada's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saguro Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries to clinch but Takada is having none of it.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Young connects with a high kick.
Young closes the distance but Takada moves to the side
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young throws a low kick but Takada moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Young is predictable there
and Takada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Young is looking to chop away at Takada's legs.
Takada blocks a head kick by Young.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Young makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Angus Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Young wants to clinch up but Takada keeps it at a distance.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada misses with a low kick as Young jumps back.
Takada looks for the body kick but Young saw that one coming.
Takada misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takada's knee momentarily.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Young tries to clinch but Takada is having none of it.
Angus Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takada if he has to take too many more of those.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick from Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a slapping leg kick.
Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Young bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Young lands a nice hook to Takada's body. Takada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with an inside leg kick.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Young.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Young scores with a hook.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Takada misses with a hook
and Young counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takada effectively controlling the action here.
Takada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Young's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Takada's front leg but catches the back leg as Takada tries to avoid it.
Takada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Young misses with a low kick.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a nice leg kick.
Young scores with the left hand. Takada knows he should have avoided that one.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young scores with a spinning back kick!
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Young sizes up Takada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Takada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takada's sensitive parts.
Young is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young thows a leg kick but Takada checks it
and Takada counters with a stiff right hand.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Young counters with a thumping low kick.
Takada throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Young.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Young throws a nice head kick!
Takada throws a combination that misses
and Young counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takada.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takada in his tracks.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young is defending well for now.
Young taking a breather.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Takada.
Takada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takada in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Young landing knees to the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Young landing knees to the head.
Young lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Young tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Takada counters with a shoot takedown. Young fights it but they end up in guard.
Young 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.
Young has Takada pulled in close to control his posture.
Takada is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takada's knee momentarily.
Young throws a body kick the misses
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takada throws a leg kick
and Young makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Young misses with a double jab
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takada. That did some damage!
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takada takes a step back to recover.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Young misses
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Young misses.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada misses with a double jab
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada misses the body punch
and Young counters with a leg kick.
Young thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takada if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takada checks a leg kick.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Takada off balance momentarily.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a nice leg kick.
Takada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young throws a leg kick
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saguro Takada clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Young avoids the body shot from Takada.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Young has Takada up against the cage in a clinch.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takada tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
Takada presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Young is struggling to control the position.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takada scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Takada as the two fighters clinch.
Takada is trying to stall.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angus Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada lands a shot to the body.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Young.
Young avoiding damage as Takada throws knees to the body.
Takada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Young digs a right hand underneath Takada's ribcage. Takada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young lands an uppercut.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takada takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Young.
Young lands a body punch.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young avoiding damage as Takada throws knees to the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Young to work.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takada is trying to force a seperation but Young has the dominant position.
Young works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Young.
Young lands a body shot.
Young connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takada's face.
Young cracks Takada with a nice body shot.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Takada won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Young has Takada pressed against the cage.
Young is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takada is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Takada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Young missing with knees to the body.
Takada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takada misses with a knee strike.
Takada tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young managing to block the knees to the body from Takada.
Takada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young digs a right hand into Takada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takada's gas tank.
Takada being controlled against the cage.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Young.
Young is struggling to control the position.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Young.
A knee to the head by Young.
A hook to the body from Young.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takada takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Takada won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takada can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young working Takada over with knees to the body.
Young working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Takada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Takada blocks the leg kick.
Young connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Young misses
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Takada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takada steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Young. That one must have hurt.
Takada misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with a nice body kick.
Young scores with a hook to the body. Takada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Angus Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Takada throws a head kick that misses
and Young counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takada swats away the attempt to clinch by Young.
Takada ducks under a wild hook from Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada shoots in and gets a takedown into Young's guard.
Young throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takada uses it to pass to side control.
Takada looking to control but instead Young has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Takada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Angus Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young gets full guard.
Saguro Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young has his foot on Takada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takada works his way back into a safe position though.
Young is controlling Takada's posture.
Young is trying to keep Takada in close.
Young manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Young stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Angus Young.
I think Young has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Young!
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