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Blitzkrieg 70: Far Greater PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandes has chosen Battle Ready - Otep as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandes throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Fernandes only half commits.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Mark Brown has been cut.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fernandes misses with a low kick.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes scores with a nice head shot.
Fernandes misses with a body shot.
Fernandes throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Fernandes finds it's target.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandes defends it nicely.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandes is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Fernandes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with the combination.
Fernandes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fernandes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brown. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brown throws a series of punches but Fernandes avoids them all with ease.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fernandes momentarily.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fernandes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandes lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Fernandes misses.
Brown moves away from the strike by Fernandes.
Fernandes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernandes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with a body punch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fernandes.
Fernandes connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernandes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Good exchange - Fernandes coming out on top.
Fernandes tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandes moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Fernandes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fernandes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandes punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fernandes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fernandes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Fernandes's head but Fernandes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernandes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fernandes scores with a nice strike.
Mark Brown's cut is getting worse.
Fernandes digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernandes landing knees to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Fernandes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fernandes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Fernandes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernandes.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
and Fernandes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Brown! He's just covering up as Fernandes starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Fernandes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ironsides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Ironsides!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ironsides.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Ironsides does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Ironsides sprawls well.
Ironsides attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ironsides rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ironsides won't allow it.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Ironsides lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to drag Ironsides to the mat but Ironsides just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Ironsides prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Ironsides gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Ironsides lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ironsides keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironsides has wrist control.
Ironsides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironsides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironsides can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides throwing short punches from the bottom.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironsides wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Ironsides will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Ironsides really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironsides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironsides is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ironsides wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Ironsides is working away.
Ironsides actively working from the bottom here.
Ironsides tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ironsides 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.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironsides lands with a cross.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Ironsides.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides is looking to clinch.
Ironsides stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironsides wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Ironsides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironsides is looking to clinch.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Ironsides knows he should have avoided that one.
Ironsides looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Ironsides fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie prevents Ironsides from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironsides can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Ironsides's temple.
Ironsides is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ironsides is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Ironsides defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironsides has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ironsides looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Ironsides's hands, connecting with Ironsides's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Ironsides tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ironsides tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironsides is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Ironsides looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironsides has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Ironsides is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ironsides keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ironsides had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ironsides working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Ironsides is working from the bottom.
Ironsides utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to control but Ironsides is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironsides is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie wants to control but Ironsides is keeping him busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ironsides takes the fight into the clinch.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ironsides creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Ironsides lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie is trying to drag Ironsides to the mat but Ironsides just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ironsides walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironsides lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ironsides tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironsides tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Ironsides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ironsides wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ironsides's guard now.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ironsides tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie 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.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ironsides can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie prevents Ironsides from getting back to his feet.
Ironsides takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ironsides is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie is in close to Ironsides's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ironsides keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ironsides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironsides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ironsides has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ironsides's legs - danger averted.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to control but Ironsides is working from the bottom.
Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Ironsides trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ironsides looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironsides, not yet.
Ironsides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie is working Ironsides over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ironsides's guard.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Ironsides's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Ironsides's head.
Ironsides looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Ironsides's head.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ironsides tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowd comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Wynona's Big Brown Beaver. Holden James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wellen Dowd's chin.
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182 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellen Dowd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden James!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Wellen Dowd has been cut.
James throws a hook but Dowd blocks it.
Dowd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dowd.
James gets a clinch.
James manages to break the clinch.
James misses with an uppercut
and Dowd counters with a right hand to the body.
Dowd misses the shot to the body.
James walks into a left hand.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Dowd. Dowd gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a leg kick but Dowd moved away.
James scores with a jab. Dowd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dowd thuds a left hand into James's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a jab to the head.
Dowd throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dowd is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from James as Dowd shoots in.
James throws a right and a left that Dowd avoids nicely.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Dowd counters with a body kick.
James misses with a looping left.
Dowd pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Dowd settles back down.
Dowd just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dowd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellen Dowd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowd scores with a jab to the body.
Dowd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Dowd is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dowd checks it well.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dowd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dowd.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dowd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dowd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Dowd is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dowd connects with a couple of short punches.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dowd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dowd defends it easily.
Dowd throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Dowd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dowd wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dowd throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dowd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dowd looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dowd working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
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 Wellen Dowd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wellen Dowd'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.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holden James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dowd misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from James.
Dowd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
James is looking to clinch.
Dowd needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Dowd is rocked!
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!
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Dowd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck for Dowd with that takedown attempt.
Dowd seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowd shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Dowd slips under a jab.
James throws a shot from downtown. Dowd moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Dowd staying out of range there.
James misses with an uppercut.
Dowd just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a leg kick but Dowd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dowd throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dowd.
Dowd misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holden James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a leg kick.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dowd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dowd throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Dowd throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James looks to land a left hand but Dowd moved out of range nicely.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James dips to his left and cracks Dowd with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dowd. Dowd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a shot from downtown. Dowd moves away and avoids it.
Dowd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a hook but Dowd blocks it.
Dowd tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dowd misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dowd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James wants to clinch up but Dowd keeps it at a distance.
Dowd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by James.
Dowd misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James drops Dowd with a beautiful combination! Dowd stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!
Wellen Dowd's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Dowd.
Dowd tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellen Dowd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands a nice hook to Dowd's body. Dowd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James sends Dowd crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! James is motioning to the referee to let Dowd up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dowd gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! James points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dowd wakes up just in time to hear James thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holden James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Down the House. Polo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mind, Body, & Soul. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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281 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
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, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo throws a combination that misses
and Polo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Polo gets a double leg takedown into Palowakski's guard.
Polo looking to sit in guard and control but Palowakski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palowakski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Palowakski from controlling successfully.
Palowakski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Palowakski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palowakski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palowakski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polo trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palowakski trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palowakski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Polo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polo wants to control but Palowakski is keeping busy.
Polo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Polo tries to roll over but Palowakski keeps him under control.
Palowakski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Palowakski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palowakski thows a huge punch but Polo dodges it nicely.
Palowakski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Polo is trying to control but can't.
Palowakski seems to be working for a kimura but Polo defends the submission attempt.
Polo moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Palowakski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Palowakski from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fred Palowakski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Palowakski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polo with a poor takedown
and Palowakski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palowakski scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo tries to reverse the position but Palowakski maintains control.
Palowakski goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Polo turns into him and now he's in Palowakski's guard.
Palowakski wants to hit a switch here but Polo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Palowakski there!
Polo tries to control but Palowakski wriggling away.
Polo controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palowakski blocking the ground and pound.
Polo goes for an armbar but Palowakski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Palowakski.
Palowakski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Polo is trying to keep Palowakski in close.
Polo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palowakski wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Polo controls Palowakski momentarily but Palowakski frees himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palowakski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palowakski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
Polo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Palowakski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Polo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palowakski looking to pass the guard.
Polo has an active guard here but Palowakski has managed to pass into half guard.
Palowakski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo tries to get to full guard but Palowakski has control of the leg.
Palowakski trying to control from half guard but Polo is working away.
Palowakski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Palowakski working for a guillotine from mount but Polo is in no mood to give up.
Polo wants to control but Palowakski is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo working to try and regain half guard.
Palowakski fails to move to back control.
Palowakski landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palowakski controlling his opponent.
Palowakski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Marco Polo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Polo is in a horrible position here. Palowakski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Polo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Palowakski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles has chosen Kings of Leon - Closer as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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188 lbs
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wes Miles!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Miles.
Miles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Miles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miles is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Miles working a defensive guard here.
Miles keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maia has managed to get both his arms back between Miles's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles is controlling Maia's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles trying to control the position.
Maia wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Miles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws a strike but Maia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miles keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Miles wants to control but Maia passes easily into half guard.
Miles wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.
Maia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miles wants to get back to full guard.
Miles actively working from the bottom here.
Miles moves into full guard.
Maia trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Miles has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Miles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles has control of Maia's left arm, preventing Maia from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Miles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles moves away.
Miles lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miles is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Miles circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia lands a nice hook to Miles's body. Miles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miles feints and then cracks Maia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maia down.
Miles thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia is looking to wear down Miles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miles misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles.
Miles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Miles.
A punch lands to the side of Maia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maia tries for a takedown but Miles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maia throws the left hand but Miles avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia loads up on a big right hand but Miles slips the punch.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miles as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles blocks a low kick nicely.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miles.
Miles looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Miles scores with a sloppy right hand. Maia should have avoided that one.
Miles lands an overhand right.
Maia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Miles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maia.
Maia shoots in but Miles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miles finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though.
Miles lands with a nice body kick.
Miles staying out of range there.
Miles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Miles misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miles - the referee stops the clock and Maia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miles. Maia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wes Miles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Miles.
Miles throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Maia moves out of range of the strikes.
Maia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miles scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles misses with a body shot.
Maia tries to clinch but Miles moves out of range.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miles misses with a lunging right hand
and Maia counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miles's guard.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.
Miles has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Miles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles moves away.
Daniel Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Maia misses.
Miles jabs Maia right on the nose. Maia blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wes Miles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Miles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Maia avoids the head kick by Miles.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Miles swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miles circles away.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Miles sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miles misses with a jab to the body
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miles moves out of range as Maia strikes.
Daniel Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia checks a leg kick nicely.
Miles connects with a single shot there.
Maia throws a hook but Miles blocks it.
Miles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maia misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
Miles throws an off balance right hand
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Maia.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Miles.
Miles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maia misses with a hook
and Miles counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Miles to acknowledge the strikes.
Miles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miles, right into the meat.
Miles connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles drives through and clinches with Maia against the cage.
Maia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miles tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Miles back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Miles fails to land.
Miles can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Wes Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maia prevents a body shot from Miles.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Miles.
Maia blocks a body shot from Miles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Miles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langley has chosen No More Heroes: Kill or Be Killed Mix as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Shewmaker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Shewmaker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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29
207 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
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, Rick Langley!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shewmaker's half guard.
Shewmaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Langley!
Shewmaker is working for a guillotine from mount but Langley frees his head quite easily.
Langley working to try and regain half guard.
Shewmaker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Langley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Langley is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shewmaker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Langley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Langley is surviving well by controlling Shewmaker's body position as best he can.
Shewmaker goes for an armbar but Langley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Langley.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shewmaker looking for a guillotine here but Langley defends easily.
Langley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley lands a couple of digs.
Langley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Langley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shewmaker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Langley has Shewmaker in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Langley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Langley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Langley!
Shewmaker tries to buck Langley off but Langley is having none of it.
Langley scoring with punches from side control.
Langley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Langley working the ground and pound.
Shewmaker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shewmaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Langley moves into full guard.
Langley wants to sweep but no luck.
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Langley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shewmaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shewmaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
Shewmaker won't allow Langley to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Langley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shewmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Langley is retaining full guard.
Langley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shewmaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shewmaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shewmaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Langley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shewmaker has managed to get both his arms back between Langley's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shewmaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shewmaker has picked Langley up and slammed him! Langley can't keep hold of the triangle and Shewmaker manages to pass to side control!
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Langley has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Langley dominated that round.
That's time! Shewmaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Langley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shewmaker did well to prevent Langley getting side control.
Langley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shewmaker moves into full guard.
Langley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langley stopping the sweep attempt from Shewmaker.
Langley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shewmaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Langley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shewmaker looking for a kimura from the bottom but Langley passes into side control!
Langley lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shewmaker is avoiding damage well.
Shewmaker tries to bench press Langley off him but Langley keeps the position.
Langley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shewmaker, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Langley crashes against the mat.
Shewmaker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Langley.
Rick Langley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shewmaker is looking to reverse the position.
Langley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Langley lands a few punches from side control.
Langley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Langley swings around for an armbar but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Langley's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Langley lands a big shot there that rocks Shewmaker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shewmaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Langley is landing with some decent strikes but Shewmaker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Langley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shewmaker is in a horrible position here. Langley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shewmaker is rocked!
Langley postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Shewmaker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Langley around the waist but Langley pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Langley is the winner by TKO! Langley jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Langley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dog Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrico Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genetia throws a hook to the side of Crazy's head but Crazy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crazy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genetia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crazy counters with a right hand to the body.
Genetia connects with a crisp jab.
Genetia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Dog Crazy has been cut.
Crazy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Genetia.
Genetia connects with a leg kick. Crazy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crazy with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crazy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genetia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crazy tries to clinch up but Genetia circles away and keeps his distance.
Crazy tries to clinch but Genetia is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy throws a head kick but Genetia moves out of range.
Genetia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genetia throws a series of punches but Crazy avoids them all with ease.
Genetia swings for the body but Crazy moves out of range.
Crazy connects with a right hand. Genetia shakes it off.
Crazy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Genetia.
Crazy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Genetia misses with a body kick.
Crazy throws a head kick but Genetia moves out of range.
Crazy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Genetia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genetia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Genetia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crazy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Genetia as the two fighters clinch.
Crazy misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crazy cracks Genetia with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genetia misses with a body punch.
Genetia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crazy tries to clinch but Genetia is having none of it.
Crazy ducks under a wild hook from Genetia.
Genetia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genetia throws a head kick but Crazy moves out of range.
Crazy clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy tries a body shot but Genetia blocks it.
Genetia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crazy tries to clinch but Genetia is having none of it.
Crazy wants to clinch.
Crazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genetia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crazy tries to clinch there but Genetia circles away.
Genetia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crazy.
Crazy tries to clinch up.
Crazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genetia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crazy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Genetia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Genetia works Crazy's body with a nice hook.
Crazy looks to clinch
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genetia throws a nice looking combination but Crazy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genetia looks for the body kick but Crazy saw that one coming.
Crazy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Genetia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazy.
Crazy tries to clinch there but Genetia circles away.
Crazy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Genetia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dog Crazy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crazy moves into range and clinches up with Genetia.
Genetia is trying to break the clinch but Crazy has him pressed against the cage.
Genetia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crazy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Genetia is trying to force a seperation but Crazy has the dominant position.
Crazy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Genetia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Genetia breaks from the clinch.
Crazy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crazy lands with a kick to the temple. Genetia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Genetia lands a nice hook to Crazy's body. Crazy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Genetia connects with a body shot.
Crazy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Genetia misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Crazy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazy manages to avoid it.
Crazy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genetia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crazy drives through and clinches with Genetia against the cage.
Genetia tries to circle away but Crazy has him pinned against the cage.
Crazy scores a nice knee to the body.
Crazy misses with a body punch.
A short right from Crazy.
Genetia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crazy wants to clinch.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy tries to clinch up but Genetia circles away and keeps his distance.
Genetia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crazy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Genetia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Crazy.
Enrico Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genetia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crazy's head.
Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Genetia. Crazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genetia throws a poor cross that misses
and Crazy counters with a straight right hand.
Genetia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crazy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Genetia gets tackled into the cage by Crazy. Crazy maintains the clinch.
Crazy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Genetia avoids it.
Crazy misses with a punch to the body.
Genetia lands with a right to the head.
Genetia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Genetia misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Genetia.
Genetia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genetia throws out a powerful jab.
Genetia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crazy rather than just go for the knockout.
Genetia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crazy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch but Genetia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enrico Genetia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crazy!
Genetia is breathing heavily.
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!
Crazy connects with a jab.
Crazy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crazy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genetia throws a leg kick
and Crazy counters with a left and a right that stings Genetia.
Crazy moves into range and clinches up with Genetia.
Genetia tries to land knees in the clinch but Crazy avoids the damage to the body.
Crazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genetia lands with a left to the head.
Crazy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Genetia up against the cage.
Genetia is trying to push Crazy away but Crazy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 Dog Crazy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dog Crazy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Genetia misses with a series of wild punches.
Crazy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crazy avoids the head kick by Genetia.
Genetia is looking to land body kicks.
Crazy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Genetia looks to land a combination but Crazy avoids it well.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
Genetia misses the shot to the body.
Crazy blocks a low kick nicely.
Crazy tries to clinch up but Genetia circles away and keeps his distance.
Crazy scores with a head kick. Genetia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genetia throws a right hand that misses
and Crazy counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crazy tries a knee to the head but Genetia blocks it.
Genetia wants to get back to striking at distance but Crazy won't allow it.
Crazy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Genetia or not.
Crazy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Genetia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crazy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Crazy on the inside.
Dog Crazy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crazy connects with a knee to the head.
Genetia is trying to break free.
Crazy slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Crazy as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crazy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Genetia is defending well for now.
Crazy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crazy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crazy tries a knee to the head but Genetia blocks it.
Genetia is trying to push Crazy away but Crazy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crazy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Genetia lands a nice elbow.
Crazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crazy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crazy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crazy pushes Genetia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crazy is leaning against Genetia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Genetia misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy stalling in the clinch.
Genetia has had enough of the clinch but Crazy keeps him there for the moment.
Crazy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crazy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crazy tries to stall but Genetia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crazy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Crazy.
Genetia keeps the fight on the outside.
Crazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazy.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genetia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Genetia is predictable there
and Crazy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Genetia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Genetia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crazy avoids it.
Genetia wants to break free but Crazy has control.
Crazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crazy controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Genetia throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia wants to break free but Crazy has control.
Crazy misses with a body punch.
Genetia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genetia lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Crazy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crazy 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Crazy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Warren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Caught Somewhere in Time -- Iron Maiden . Christopher Reyes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
196 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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World class MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Christopher Reyes has been cut.
Warren throws a jab when Reyes was well out of range.
Warren misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes with a nice cross.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Warren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reyes.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Warren.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Warren stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christopher Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Warren - that will leave a mark!
Nice defenses there by Warren.
Warren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warren looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes stuns Warren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reyes misses with a hook. Warren ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warren. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes throws a series of strikes that have Warren backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Warren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warren.
Warren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
A big left from Warren misses.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Warren is looking to wear down Reyes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Reyes lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Warren misses the target.
Warren misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Warren misses its intended target.
Warren cracks the inside of Reyes's front leg.
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes slips under a jab.
Warren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reyes working for a triangle but Warren defends it easily.
Warren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reyes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
Reyes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Reyes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Warren lands a slapping body shot.
Reyes throws a body punch but Warren moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Reyes blocks the low kick.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reyes clobbers Warren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christopher Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes lands a slapping body shot.
Reyes throws a right hand that misses
and Warren counters with a head kick.
Reyes gets caught napping as Warren dives in and scores a takedown. Reyes manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
Warren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lewis Warren has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Warren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
Reyes misses with a double jab
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Reyes misses with a straight right.
Reyes throws a body punch but Warren moves out of range.
Warren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Warren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren landing punches.
Warren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reyes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reyes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.
Reyes wants to control but Warren is keeping busy.
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reyes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reyes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reyes is looking to improve his position but Warren isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes wants to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Warren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reyes?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Reyes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Warren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reyes defends it nicely.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Reyes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warren doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Warren catches Reyes right on the button with a cross.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reyes sprawls well. Reyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warren gets slowly back to his feet.
Warren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes scores with a decent looking hook.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a body shot.
Warren throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Warren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body.
Reyes tries to bum rush Warren with a series of wild strikes but Warren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christopher Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
Warren slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Reyes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warren momentarily.
Reyes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Warren or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Warren.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reyes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reyes scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Warren scores with a push kick.
Warren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Warren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reyes avoids it really well and circles away.
Reyes misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warren slips a jab from Reyes.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes misses with a combination
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes throws a right hand that misses
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren pushes Reyes away with a front kick.
Reyes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Warren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Also Zarathustra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zarathustra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Against I. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Also Zarathustra!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarathustra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zslevski. Zslevski obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zarathustra.
Zarathustra misses with a body kick.
Zslevski ducks right into an uppercut from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Also Zarathustra has been cut.
Zarathustra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zslevski is out of range and Zarathustra settles back down.
Zarathustra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Zslevski with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Zslevski or perhaps it was just good defense by Zarathustra which made him look bad.
Zarathustra lands a jab to Zslevski's midsection.
Zarathustra missing with a left hand there. Zslevski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zslevski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra is trying to improve his position.
Zarathustra wants to control but Zslevski postures up.
Zarathustra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zslevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zarathustra keeps working.
Zslevski wants to pass the guard but Zarathustra is defending well.
Zarathustra wants to improve his position but Zslevski is controlling well.
Zslevski seems to be working for a kimura but Zarathustra defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zarathustra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zslevski wants to pass the guard but Zarathustra is keeping the position.
Zarathustra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zslevski wants to control from the top but Zarathustra keeps moving.
Zslevski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zslevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zarathustra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zslevski wants to control from the top but Zarathustra keeps moving.
Zarathustra being controlled here, momentarily.
Zarathustra is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zslevski rolls with it to try and escape but Zarathustra cranks on the arm and Zslevski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Also Zarathustra!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lou Reed - Perfect Day. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stotch's choice of entrance music: What what, in the butt.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch clinches up against the cage.
Stotch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Stotch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stotch wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Stotch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stotch's defenses.
It looks like Leopold Stotch has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
King lands an elbow that stopped Stotch in his tracks for a moment.
Stotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands an elbow just above Stotch 's eye.
That has opened up Leopold Stotch's cut even more.
Stotch is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Stotch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stotch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stotch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Stotch should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stotch.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stotch's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stotch tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
King throws a leg kick but Stotch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stotch misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Stotch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stotch's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King pushing down on Stotch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
King 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.
King passes to side control.
King wants to control but Stotch is keeping him busy.
King is really struggling to control Stotch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King working the ground and pound but Stotch is defending the strikes.
King just content to control the position.
King lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stotch down.
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
King looks up at the clock and then as Stotch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Stotch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King trying to control the position but Stotch is working away.
King misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
King is trying to get an arm triangle but Stotch is defending well.
Stotch defending against the ground and pound.
Stotch is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with the ground and pound.
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stotch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stotch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stotch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leopold Stotch'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.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Stotch, looking for a takedown. King pushes Stotch against the cage but Stotch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Stotch.
Stotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stotch throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stotch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stotch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stotch. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stotch.
Stotch takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a low kick.
That kick from Stotch tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch throws out a powerful jab.
Stotch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stotch misses with a straight right.
Donk. Stotch catches King right on the button with a cross.
Leopold Stotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stotch throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King missing with a left hand there. Stotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stotch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stotch throws a leg kick
and King counters with a leg kick.
King tries to land a leg kick but Stotch saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stotch throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stotch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King shoots for a takedown but Stotch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King ducks under a wild hook from Stotch.
King tries to move into range but Stotch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King closes the distance and pushes Stotch back into the cage.
Stotch throws a head punch that misses.
Stotch managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
King is trying to control. Stotch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stotch wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stotch manages to get to full guard.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stotch is keeping the position for now.
Stotch wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Stotch's brow.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stotch is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Stotch is retaining full guard.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King drops back looking for a leg! Stotch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stotch manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Stotch's guard.
Stotch working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King advances position into side control!
Levi King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Stotch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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 Levi King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leopold Stotch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leopold Stotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stotch throws a leg kick
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stotch throws a head punch that misses.
Stotch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Leopold Stotch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stotch avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Levi King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King lands an elbow inside that Stotch shrugs off.
King digs a right hand underneath Stotch's ribcage. Stotch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stotch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stotch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stotch's defenses.
Leopold Stotch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leopold Stotch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levi King!
Levi King retains his super heavyweight title!
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