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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Racionais MCs - A Vida é Desafio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Klaus Hoffmann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wladimir Reis's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Hoffmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wladimir Reis! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hoffmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Reis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reis misses with a straight right. Reis motions for Hoffmann to come forward. Reis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Reis lands with a good body shot. Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Reis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hoffmann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hoffmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Reis closes the distance and lands a one-two. Reis keeps the fight on the outside. Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hoffmann tries to land a front kick but Reis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wladimir Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reis keeps the fight on the outside. Hoffmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reis throws a combination. Hoffmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hoffmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoffmann throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
Reis tries to clinch there but Hoffmann circles away.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Reis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoffmann. Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis. Reis swings for the body but Hoffmann moves out of range.
Reis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reis looks to land a combination but Hoffmann avoids it well. Hoffmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reis.
Hoffmann slips a jab from Reis. Reis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffmann.
Reis misses with a low kick. Reis fails to land with a series of punches.
Reis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reis throws a combination that misses and Hoffmann counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hoffmann lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Wladimir Reis has been cut. Hoffmann has a couple of punches blocked by Reis.
A frustrated look appears on Reis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hoffmann throws a head punch that misses. Hoffmann looking to slow down the pace here. Reis blocks an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
This has been an exciting period of action! Reis is trying to break free. Reis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hoffmann wants to get back to striking at distance but Reis won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Hoffmann's face as he tries to break the clinch. Reis working hard to break the clinch. Hoffmann wants to break free but Reis has control.
Hoffmann misses with a body punch.
Reis is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoffmann has double underhooks. Hoffmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hoffmann breaks the clinch.
Hoffmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hoffmann avoids the body shot from Reis.
Reis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Reis avoiding damage as Hoffmann throws knees to the body.
Reis is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reis avoids the elbow strike from Hoffmann, against the cage.
Hoffmann has Reis pressed against the cage, preventing Reis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Reis is trying to push Hoffmann away but Hoffmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hoffmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Reis can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffmann controls the action.
Reis blocking some punches.
Reis is trying to break free. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hoffmann working hard to break the clinch. Hoffmann tries to stall but Reis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wladimir Reis will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wladimir Reis's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffmann is just out of range. Hoffmann moves away from the strike by Reis. Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffmann moves away. Hoffmann throws a jab when Reis was well out of range. Hoffmann tries to clinch but Reis moves out of range. Hoffmann is looking to clinch but Reis is avoiding it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Reis misses with a hook. Hoffmann ducked under it nicely. A punch combination from Reis misses. Reis throws a big shot that misses. Some wild striking there from Reis.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffmann paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hoffmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Reis misses with a two punch combination.
Reis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoffmann moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hoffmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoffmann prevents Reis from breaking the clinch. Hoffmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Reis connects with a body shot that sends Hoffmann's belly button to the back. A big right from Reis misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffmann. Reis does a little dance to reset his feet. Reis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hoffmann wants to clinch. Reis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoffmann momentarily.
Reis scores with the left hand. Hoffmann knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hoffmann connects with a high kick. Reis throws a series of punches but Hoffmann avoids them all with ease. Hoffmann lands a leg kick that knocks Reis off balance momentarily. Reis throws a body kick that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoffmann counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reis is lucky that one didn't land flush. Hoffmann defending well as Reis loads up on a big left hand. Hoffmann throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
Reis thuds his right hand into Hoffmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Reis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann dips to his left and cracks Reis with an uppercut! Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis. Reis throws a solid leg kick but Hoffmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reis. Reis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoffmann dodges the punch combination from Reis.
Hoffmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Klaus Hoffmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hoffmann throws a leg kick which misses Reis's front leg but catches the back leg as Reis tries to avoid it. Klaus Hoffmann is winning the standup battle so far. Hoffmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Reis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reis. Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hoffmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Reis throws a hook but Hoffmann blocks it. Reis closes the distance and pushes Hoffmann back into the cage. Hoffmann trying to land knees to the body.
Reis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoffmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffmann wants to clinch up but Reis keeps it at a distance. Hoffmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reis. That did some damage! Hoffmann is looking to clinch but Reis is avoiding it.
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffmann moves away. Hoffmann throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoffmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hoffmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Reis lands with a nice body punch. Hoffmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Hoffmann dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Wladimir Reis's cut. That's time! Hoffmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A punch combination from Reis misses. Reis with a nice cross. Hoffmann moves in looking to clinch but Reis pushes him off. A punch combination from Reis misses. Reis thows a left - swing and a miss! Reis misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoffmann throws the kick towards the body but Reis avoids it. Hoffmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Reis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hoffmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reis throws out the jab. Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis. A decent looking cross lands there for Reis.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Reis drops his hands momentarily and Hoffmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hoffmann walks into a stiff left hand from Reis. The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Reis misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Reis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoffmann throws a jab when Reis was well out of range. Hoffmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffmann is just out of range. A jab from Reis misses. Hoffmann takes the fight into the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reis breaks the clinch.
Hoffmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoffmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hoffmann misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hoffmann prevents Reis from breaking the clinch. Hoffmann stalling in the clinch but Reis improves position. Reis working hard to break the clinch. Reis avoiding damage as Hoffmann throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reis as Hoffmann tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reis is trying to force a seperation but Hoffmann has the dominant position. Hoffmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Reis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffmann throws a right and a left that both miss. Reis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reis on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hoffmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A bone on bone clash there as Reis blocks the leg kick.
Reis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reis moves out of range as Hoffmann throws a body kick.
Hoffmann throws a leg kick but Reis sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reis is looking to score with low kicks. Hoffmann tries to clinch up. Reis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoffmann feints and then cracks Reis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reis down. Hoffmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reis.
Hoffmann keeps Reis at a distance using the push kick. Hoffmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reis is out of range. Hoffmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hoffmann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A left and a right from Reis both land. Nice combination. A left lands for Reis. Reis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoffmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Wladimir Reis. I think Reis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:29 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wladimir Reis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shoryu Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoryu Ken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shoryu Ken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Milat! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ken throws a body punch but Milat moves out of range. Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ken moves away. Milat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice uppercut lands for Milat. That snapped Ken's head back.
Milat lands a jab to Ken's midsection. Good work by Ken as he checks the leg kick. Milat takes a swing at Ken's ribcage but misses. Milat blocks a low kick nicely. Milat thows a body shot but no joy. Milat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ken doesn't seem bothered though. Ken defending well as Milat loads up on a big left hand. Donk. Milat catches Ken right on the button with a cross. Nice defenses there by Milat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ken misses with a lunging right hand
and Milat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Milat checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ken. Milat misses with a body shot.
Ken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken throws a looping overhand right but Milat ducks down to avoid it. Milat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ken. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ken. Ken scores with a body shot.
Ken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ken lands a nice hook to Milat's body. Milat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ken moves away. Ken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milat pinned against the cage. Milat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Milat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ken throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Milat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ken misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice jab there from Ken. Ken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Milat. Milat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Milat throws an overhand right that lands on Ken's shoulder, as Ken tries to avoid the shot. Ken throws a hook but Milat avoids it easily. Ken shoots in looking for a takedown but Milat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoryu Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Milat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ken finds it's way round the side to connect with Milat's head. A big right from Ken misses. Ken scores with a hook to the body. Milat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A looping hook to the body misses from Milat. Ken does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Ken misses the target. Milat throws a right hand that Ken ducks under and follows up with a left that Ken also avoids with ease. Milat throws a hook but Ken blocks it. Milat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Milat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Milat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Milat throws a hook but Ken avoids it easily. Milat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ken throws out the jab. Ken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Milat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ken.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ken gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Milat trying to control but Ken postures up.
Ken is working for a kimura but Milat is defending it quite comfortably.
Milat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ken. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ken missing with the ground and pound from half guard. 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 Shoryu Ken will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ken thows a body shot but no joy. Milat wants to slow Ken down by chopping away at his legs. Ken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Milat misses with an uppercut
and Ken counters with a lovely straight right hand! Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Ken is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Milat. Ken does a little dance to reset his feet. Ken misses with a looping right. Ivan Milat seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fighters circling - Milat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Milat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Milat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Milat just misses with a punch to the body.
Milat avoids the body shot from Ken.
Ken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ken lands with a nice combination. Milat backs away looking to recover. Milat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ken's head backwards. Milat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Milat coming out on top. Milat scores with a jab to the jaw. Ken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ken. Milat does a little dance to reset his feet. Ken missing with a left hand there. Milat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ken closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. This has been an exciting period of action! Ken working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Ken sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Milat is trying to control Ken's posture but Ken avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milat tries to escape but Ken is in control. Ken swings around for an armbar but Milat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ken's guard. Ken working a defensive guard here.
Ken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Milat gets to his feet - Ken follows without any prompting. Milat misses the shot to the body. Ken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milat.
Ken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milat. Milat throws a hook but Ken avoids it easily. Ken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Milat counters with a nice body shot. Milat looks to land a left hand but Ken moved out of range nicely. The fighters circling - Milat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Milat throws a lazy right hand but Ken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Ken misses its intended target. Milat lands with a cross. Ken gets a takedown into half guard. Ken stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Milat is trying to stand back up but Ken is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Milat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Milat is trying to stand back up but Ken is controlling him
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 Shoryu Ken will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Milat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ken. Milat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Ken. Milat punishes Ken's body with a nice straight punch. Milat takes a swing at Ken's ribcage but misses. Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ken manages to avoid it. Milat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milat lands with a shot to the body. Milat lands a body shot.
Ken with a body punch. A glancing blow. Milat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Ken or perhaps it was just good defense by Milat which made him look bad. Milat misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ken connects with a body shot. Ken swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
Milat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ken to score with a decent uppercut. The fighters circling - Milat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milat is looking to score with low kicks. Milat just misses with a punch to the body.
Ken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ken throws a shot from downtown. Milat moves away and avoids it. Ken lands a nice shot to the body.
Ken lands with a shot to the body. Milat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice defenses there by Ken.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ken thows a left - swing and a miss! Ken cracks a nice hook into Milat's ribs. Ken thows a body shot but no joy. Milat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ken rather than just go for the knockout. Ken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milat moves away from the strike by Ken. Milat throws a right hand that misses
and Ken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Milat. Ken does a little dance to reset his feet. Jab, jab by Ken - just one landing. Milat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ken manages to avoid it. Ken throws a jab when Milat was well out of range. Milat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milat missing with a left hand there. Ken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Milat avoids the body shot from Ken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Milat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A shot to the body from Ken misses and Milat counters with a straight right hand. Milat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ken. Ken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Milat scores with a shot to the body.
Shoryu Ken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Milat throws out a powerful jab. Milat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ken.
Ken shoots in for a takedown but Milat shows good takedown defense. A nice leg kick lands there from Milat. Ken misses with a jab to the body
and Milat counters with a left to the body. Milat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ken slips under a jab. Ken avoids the body shot from Milat.
Milat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Ken swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
Ken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ken scores with a shot to the body.
Ivan Milat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milat tries to avoid it but Ken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milat to the ground. Milat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoryu Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Milat scores with a punch to the head. A slow jab from Milat misses its intended target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ken misses with a wild body shot. Milat just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ivan Milat. I think Ken 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Milat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowd comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Wynona's Big Brown Beaver. Liege comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System of a Down-Banana Terracotta Pie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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29
184 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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26
183 lbs
14 - 8 - 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 - 13 - 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caeas Liege! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dowd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liege sees it coming and avoids it easily. Liege takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Liege moves in looking to clinch but Dowd pushes him off. Liege looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Liege trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dowd's guard. Liege loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dowd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liege can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Liege postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Liege 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. Liege distracts Dowd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dowd has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Liege should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dowd has tightened it up now! Liege should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wellen Dowd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snot - My Balls. Steptoe has chosen . as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
26
157 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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24
158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cetnik Milos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steptoe! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steptoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Milos's waist but Milos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steptoe off to one side. Steptoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Milos connects with a nice looking jab.
Steptoe shoots in for a takedown but Milos shows good takedown defense. Cetnik Milos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Steptoe. Milos swings for the body but Steptoe moves out of range.
Steptoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Milos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Steptoe has managed to clinch.
Milos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Steptoe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steptoe can't break the clinch.
Steptoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Milos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steptoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Milos avoids the damage to the body. Steptoe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Milos prevents it.
Steptoe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steptoe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Milos throwing strikes from guard but Steptoe blocks nicely. Milos throwing strikes from guard but Steptoe blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steptoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steptoe keeping moving, preventing Milos from controlling successfully. Steptoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steptoe controls Milos momentarily but Milos frees himself. Milos 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. Steptoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milos wants to pass the guard but Steptoe is keeping the position. Steptoe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Milos slips nicely into half guard. Milos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Steptoe won't allow Milos to pass to mount. Steptoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Milos stops Steptoe from standing up. Milos postures up.
Milos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steptoe's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steptoe swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Milos being controlled here momentarily. Milos won't allow Steptoe to sweep him here. Milos advances to half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Milos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Milos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steptoe sees it coming and defends 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 Cetnik Milos will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steptoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milos pinned against the cage. Milos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Milos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steptoe. Steptoe darts in and clinches Milos up against the cage. Steptoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Steptoe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steptoe uses it to pass to side control.
Steptoe trying to control the action but Milos is working from the bottom. Milos is looking for a sweep. Milos defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Milos is not content to let Steptoe control the position. Steptoe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Steptoe moves into the clinch. Steptoe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Steptoe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cetnik Milos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Steptoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milos decides to pull guard. Milos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steptoe defends it easily. Steptoe forces his way into half guard. Steptoe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Milos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Steptoe stalling away here and it's allowed Milos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steptoe passes into half guard. Milos wants to improve his position but Steptoe is controlling well.
Steptoe content to control rather than advance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Steptoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Steptoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steptoe shoots in for a double leg but Milos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Steptoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Milos darts in and clinches Steptoe up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Milos.
Milos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steptoe regains guard immediately. Steptoe wants to sweep but no luck. Milos passes Steptoe's left leg - he's now in half guard. Steptoe is staying active underneath Milos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milos is thwarting Steptoe's attempts to control the position. Steptoe is not content to let Milos control the position. Nice strikes from Milos there. Milos trying to control the action but Steptoe is working from the bottom. Milos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steptoe trying to control but Milos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Milos. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Steptoe wants to control but Milos is keeping busy and won't allow it. Steptoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Milos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Milos is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Milos is looking for a kimura but Steptoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Milos to get the leverage. Steptoe wants to get back to full guard. Steptoe works his way to full guard. Good work. Milos drops back looking for a leg! Steptoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steptoe manages to kick Milos off! Milos jumps back into Steptoe's guard. Milos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steptoe is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Milos is fighting to break Steptoe's control of his arms but Steptoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Steptoe keeping moving, preventing Milos from controlling successfully. Milos stands and throws Steptoe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Milos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steptoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Milos trying to control the action but Steptoe is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Cetnik Milos showed his dominance in that final round. I think Milos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cetnik Milos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Royce Gracie's chin.
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30
178 lbs
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182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
17 - 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden James! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and James counters with a nice uppercut. James connects with a crisp jab. A big right from James misses. Gracie tries for a takedown but James circles away easily and James counters with a nice uppercut. 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 punch combination nicely.
Gracie dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out. James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie keeps the fight on the outside. James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt and James counters with a stiff right hand. James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head. Gracie takes one to the chin there. Holden James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. James darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage. James throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet. 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 gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
James manages to break the clinch.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand. Gracie shoots and misses and James counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! James looks at the referee who does nothing so James lands a crushing right that sends Gracie to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden James!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Reyes (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
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Reyes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrico Genetia! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Genetia avoids them all with ease. Reyes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Genetia doesn't seem bothered though. Genetia dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes works over Genetia's head and body with a nice combination. A head kick misses from Genetia. Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss. Genetia throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Genetia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Genetia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genetia. Reyes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Genetia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Genetia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Genetia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Genetia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Genetia lands with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reyes blocks a head kick by Genetia.
Reyes checks a low kick from Genetia. Genetia lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reyes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Genetia's head. Genetia thows a body shot but no joy. Reyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Reyes scores with a decent looking hook. Genetia takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses. Genetia scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Reyes tries to bum rush Genetia with a series of wild strikes but Genetia uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Genetia fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reyes misses the jab. Genetia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away. Genetia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Reyes slips a jab and a cross from Genetia.
Genetia punishes Reyes's body with a nice straight punch. Genetia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reyes rather than just go for the knockout. Genetia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it. Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Genetia counters with a stiff right hand. Genetia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Genetia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes moves out of range as Genetia throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Genetia looks to land a combination but Reyes avoids it well. Genetia misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Reyes. Reyes lands a slapping body shot.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genetia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genetia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Reyes misses with a looping left. Genetia throws the kick towards the body but Reyes avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Genetia dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Genetia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Genetia scores with a one two! Reyes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nice uppercut there from Genetia. Reyes throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range. Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Enrico Genetia seems to be getting the better of the standup. Reyes misses with a wild body shot. Reyes slips a jab and a cross from Genetia.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reyes misses with a left hand and Genetia counters with an outside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Genetia scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Christopher Reyes has been cut. Enrico Genetia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reyes misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Genetia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Genetia. Genetia misses with a body shot.
Reyes misses with a body punch
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good leg kick by Genetia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genetia throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab. Genetia is looking to score with low kicks. Genetia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Genetia throws a series of punches but Reyes moves out of range. Genetia throws the kick towards the body but Reyes avoids it. A right-left combo lands from Genetia.
Reyes is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Genetia throws a half hearted mid kick. Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Reyes misses with a straight left. Reyes seems to have got his legs back now. Genetia jabs at Reyes's body. Genetia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Genetia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Reyes throws the left hand but Genetia avoids the punch easily. Genetia misses with a combination
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Genetia will be more careful next time no doubt. Reyes misses with a double jab.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away. Reyes lands with a cross. Reyes misses the shot to the body. Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Genetia throws a front kick that sends Reyes stumbling back into the cage. Genetia misses with a wild body shot. Genetia throws a jab but it's blocked by Reyes. Genetia looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range. Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Genetia slips the punch. Reyes misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reyes tries to bum rush Genetia with a series of wild strikes but Genetia uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christopher Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genetia misses with a few strikes there.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Genetia is just out of range. Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genetia misses with a low kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Genetia scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Genetia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Christopher Reyes's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A swing and a miss from Genetia. Reyes blocks a head kick by Genetia.
Reyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Genetia ducks under a wild hook from Reyes. Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Genetia finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head. Genetia throws out a leg kick but Reyes moves out of range and Genetia only half commits. Genetia throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range. Genetia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Genetia misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Genetia.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reyes moves out of range of the body kick. Genetia lands with a nice combination. Reyes backs away looking to recover. Genetia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Genetia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reyes swinging wildly here.
Genetia dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
Genetia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss! Jab by Genetia. Christopher Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes throws a poor cross that misses
and Genetia counters with a nice body shot. Genetia thows a body kick. Reyes tries to catch it but that hurt him. Reyes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Reyes throws a hook but Genetia avoids it easily. Genetia throws a wild body kick that Reyes sees coming a mile off. Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Genetia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reyes checks a low kick from Genetia. Jab by Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reyes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reyes. An inside leg kick lands from Genetia. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Genetia.
Reyes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A lazy left from Genetia finds it's target. Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slow jab from Genetia misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Genetia throws a half hearted mid kick. Good standup being displayed there by Genetia as he connects with a hook. Reyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Genetia lands a leg kick that knocks Reyes off balance momentarily. Genetia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reyes. Reyes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reyes misses with a double jab.
Genetia works Reyes's body with a nice hook. Reyes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Genetia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enrico Genetia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Genetia moves away from the strike by Reyes.
And that's the end of the fight! Enrico Genetia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Genetia 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrico Genetia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abcesso Necrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Necrose comes to the cage accompanied by Stromavassaladore - Alors On Fodanse. Ricardo Finalizador has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abcesso Necrose's chin.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abcesso Necrose! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Finalizador! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Necrose throws a leg kick and Finalizador counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Finalizador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Necrose's waist but Necrose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finalizador off to one side. Finalizador dives in and grabs Necrose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Necrose pushes down on Finalizador's head and hops out. Necrose misses with a leg kick and Finalizador counters with a stiff right hand. Finalizador doesn't succeed with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Abcesso Necrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Finalizador. Finalizador ducks under a wild hook from Necrose. Necrose pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finalizador is out of range and Necrose settles back down. Necrose pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finalizador is out of range and Necrose settles back down. Finalizador shoots and misses letting Necrose counter with a right hand. 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! Necrose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Necrose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Necrose misses the jab. Necrose connects with a crisp jab. Finalizador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Finalizador blocks a head kick by Necrose.
Necrose throws a wild body kick that Finalizador sees coming a mile off. Necrose connects with the punch. Necrose fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finalizador has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Finalizador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Necrose looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Finalizador working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Necrose tries to improve position but can't. 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. Finalizador tries to move into full mount but can't pass Necrose's legs. Necrose is not content to let Finalizador control the position. Necrose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finalizador wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Finalizador is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Necrose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finalizador on the ground. Finalizador looking to control but instead Necrose has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Necrose is looking for a sweep. Finalizador is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Necrose gets back to full guard.
Finalizador trying to control but Necrose is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Finalizador. Necrose looks to land a combination but Finalizador avoids it well. Necrose stuffs the takedown. Finalizador throws a body punch but Necrose moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Finalizador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Necrose is fending him off so far but Finalizador persists. Nope, Necrose circles away and we're back to standing. Finalizador with a lazy takedown attempt and Necrose counters by clinching up. Necrose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Necrose scores with a nice hook to the head. Finalizador is trying to break the clinch but Necrose is controlling him. A bit of stalling here from Necrose.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Finalizador tries to score a body lock takedown but Necrose shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Knees in the clinch landing for Necrose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Finalizador can't get the takedown.
Necrose can't find room to land a body shot as Finalizador controls the action.
Necrose breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Necrose. Beautiful body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abcesso Necrose dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Necrose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finalizador moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Finalizador avoids the head kick by Necrose.
Finalizador shoots in but Necrose avoids the takedown attempt easily. Necrose throws a leg kick that is checked so Finalizador counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Finalizador trying to control the position from guard on top but Necrose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Finalizador stopping the sweep attempt from Necrose. Necrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finalizador's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Finalizador wants to sweep but no luck. Necrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Finalizador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Necrose sitting in guard here, content to control. Necrose advances position into side control! Finalizador is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Finalizador makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finalizador.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Finalizador trying to strike off his back.
Necrose pushes down on Finalizador's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ricardo Finalizador has got the better of the ground game so far. Finalizador trying to control from the bottom.
Necrose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Finalizador is pressing down on Necrose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Finalizador keeping moving, preventing Necrose from controlling successfully. Finalizador is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Finalizador looking to control.
Finalizador wants to sweep but no luck. Finalizador looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Necrose has picked Finalizador up and slammed him! Finalizador can't keep hold of the triangle and Necrose manages to pass to side control! Finalizador is trying to control Necrose's posture but Necrose avoids it. Necrose throwing shots but missing, from side control. Finalizador manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Finalizador is looking for a sweep. Necrose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Finalizador is looking to get back to full guard here but Necrose has managed to pass to side control instead. Necrose fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Finalizador's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Necrose wants to take a breather but Finalizador manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Necrose. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Necrose postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Finalizador will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Finalizador lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Finalizador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Necrose.
Finalizador connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice body punch from Necrose. Finalizador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Necrose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Necrose cracks Finalizador with a right hand to the side of the head. Necrose plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Necrose keeps the fight on the outside. Necrose pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Left hook, right uppercut from Finalizador. Ricardo Finalizador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Necrose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finalizador staying out of range there. Necrose looks for the body kick but Finalizador saw that one coming. Necrose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Finalizador manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick lands from Necrose. Necrose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finalizador. Finalizador works Necrose's body with a nice hook. Necrose throws a wild body kick that Finalizador sees coming a mile off. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finalizador. Necrose lands a nice hook to Finalizador's body. Finalizador takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Finalizador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necrose but Necrose pushes him off and we're back to square one. Abcesso Necrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Finalizador. Necrose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finalizador manages to avoid it. Abcesso Necrose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Finalizador ducks under a wild hook from Necrose. Necrose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action! Necrose throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Finalizador misses with a takedown attempt - Necrose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Finalizador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Necrose.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Finalizador takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Necrose misses with a hook to the body
and Finalizador moves into the clinch. Necrose tries to work over Finalizador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Necrose can't find room to land a body shot as Finalizador controls the action.
Necrose working aggressively here.
Necrose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finalizador blocks it with crossed arms. Finalizador is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Necrose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Finalizador tries for a takedown but Necrose manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Finalizador tries to pull guard but Necrose won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Necrose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finalizador takes an elbow to the forehead. Necrose is trying to maintain a safe position but Finalizador gets an underhook and turns Necrose into the cage. Finalizador slowing the pace effectively. Necrose presses Finalizador against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Finalizador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Finalizador is trying to drag Necrose to the mat but Necrose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Necrose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Finalizador is looking to break free of the clinch but Necrose has double underhooks. Finalizador is trying to break the clinch but Necrose has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Abcesso Necrose showed his dominance in that final round. I think Necrose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abcesso Necrose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takimoto has chosen Instrumental as his entrance music. Angel Concepcion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazuyuki Takimoto's chin.
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170 cm
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155 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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169 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion! 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, Kazuyuki Takimoto! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Concepcion with that takedown attempt. Concepcion shoots in looking for a takedown but Takimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Concepcion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Takimoto missing with a left hand there. Concepcion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Concepcion closes the distance and clinches up with Takimoto, looking for a takedown. Concepcion pushes Takimoto against the cage but Takimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him. Concepcion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takimoto swivels and escapes. Concepcion scores with a takedown into Takimoto's guard. Takimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takimoto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Concepcion has passed into half guard!
Takimoto is refusing to be controlled, as Concepcion sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takimoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Concepcion pulls his head out easily. Takimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Takimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Concepcion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takimoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Concepcion. Concepcion wants to control but Takimoto is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Concepcion is pressing down on Takimoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takimoto is holding on for now. Concepcion stalling away here and it's allowed Takimoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Concepcion looking to pass the guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Angel Concepcion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Takimoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Concepcion closes the distance and clinches up with Takimoto, looking for a takedown. Concepcion pushes Takimoto against the cage but Takimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Concepcion dives in and grabs Takimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takimoto pushes down on Concepcion's head and hops out. Takimoto throws a body punch but Concepcion moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Concepcion dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Concepcion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Takimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Concepcion tries for a takedown but Takimoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Takimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Concepcion lands a right hand. Takimoto is pressed up against the cage. Concepcion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takimoto down to the mat. Takimoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him. Concepcion shoots in for a takedown but Takimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Takimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Concepcion. Concepcion gets slowly back to his feet. Takimoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Concepcion, before circling back to the center of the mat. Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt letting Takimoto counter with a right hand. Concepcion looks for a takedown but Takimoto sprawls well. Takimoto lands with a straight right. Concepcion didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takimoto throws a series of punches but Concepcion moves out of range. Concepcion takes a body punch but keeps moving. Concepcion misses with a jab to the body
and Takimoto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Concepcion's guard now. Takimoto trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom. Takimoto looking to sit in guard and control but Concepcion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Concepcion pushes down on Takimoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Concepcion stalling away here and it's allowed Takimoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Concepcion wants to pass the guard but Takimoto is keeping the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Takimoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Concepcion wants to pass the guard but Takimoto is keeping the position. Takimoto has an active guard here but Concepcion has managed to pass into half guard.
Concepcion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takimoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Concepcion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Concepcion wants to control but Takimoto is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuyuki Takimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takimoto as he avoids it easily. Concepcion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Takimoto wants to control but Concepcion postures up. Angel Concepcion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Concepcion tries to move to mount but Takimoto blocks the move with his legs. Concepcion goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takimoto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Concepcion's guard! Nice work there by Takimoto! Takimoto wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving. Takimoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Concepcion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Concepcion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takimoto dives on top into guard. Takimoto won't allow Concepcion to sweep him here. Concepcion keeping full guard, as Takimoto tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takimoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Concepcion keeping moving, preventing Takimoto from controlling successfully. Takimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Concepcion is retaining full guard. Concepcion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Takimoto is now in half guard. Takimoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Concepcion has managed to free his arm - good work. Concepcion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takimoto pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Concepcion is looking for a sweep. Takimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Takimoto is pressing down on Concepcion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Concepcion is holding on for now. Concepcion is trying to get back to full guard. Concepcion is trying to maintain the position but Takimoto is very close to passing his half guard. Takimoto is looking for a kimura but Concepcion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takimoto to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Concepcion tries to roll over but Takimoto keeps him under control. Takimoto is looking for a kimura here.
Concepcion tries to get to full guard but Takimoto has control of the leg. Takimoto looking for a submission but Concepcion manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Concepcion trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angel Concepcion. I think Concepcion 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastos comes into the arena with D-Nox & Beckers - One Shot (Flame On Fire Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Girlfriend. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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199 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Experienced |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andreas Bastos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Ryan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bastos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastos. Bastos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastos off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Bastos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab from Ryan. Ryan throws a head kick that Bastos semi-blocks.
It looks like Andreas Bastos has been cut. Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Bastos off balance momentarily. Bastos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bastos misses with a takedown attempt and Ryan counters with a head kick. Bastos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bastos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bastos has his takedown stuffed and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bastos is breathing heavily. Bastos shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense. Bastos with a poor takedown and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bastos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastos on the side of the head. Bastos misses with a combination
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan punishes Bastos's body with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bastos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ryan works Bastos's body with a nice hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bastos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andreas Bastos'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.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Bastos's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Ryan tenderised Bastos's leg. Bastos is trying to keep his angry face on. Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head kick misses from Ryan. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bastos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Bastos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Bastos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Andreas Bastos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ryan lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan lands with a nice body punch. Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bastos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bastos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ryan counters with a head kick that drops Bastos to the mat! Bastos scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bastos is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Bastos. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! Ryan connects with an inside leg kick. Ryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastos rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook. Ryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Bastos tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Bastos back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Bastos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andreas Bastos's cut is getting worse. Ryan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ryan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Bastos's temple! It sends Bastos violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ryan celebrates and the doctors try to help Bastos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jake Ryan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruzic comes to the cage accompanied by Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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192 lbs
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195 cm
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josip Ruzic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Crazy! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crazy fails in his attempt to clinch. Ruzic scores with a shot to the body.
Ruzic throws a big shot that misses. Ruzic swats away the attempt to clinch by Crazy. Crazy moves away from the strike by Ruzic. Ruzic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ruzic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruzic. Crazy throws the left hand but Ruzic avoids the punch easily. Ruzic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazy manages to avoid it. Crazy is looking to clinch. Ruzic throws a shot from downtown. Crazy moves away and avoids it. Ruzic thows a leg kick but Crazy checks it and Crazy counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruzic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruzic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Crazy rushes Ruzic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ruzic lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruzic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crazy is keeping busy. Ruzic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ruzic scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head. Crazy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruzic controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Crazy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crazy. Ruzic breaks the clinch.
Crazy misses with an uppercut
and Ruzic counters with a stiff right hand. Josip Ruzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruzic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Crazy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruzic circles away.
Crazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crazy there as he acknowledges the shot. Ruzic misses with a looping left. Ruzic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crazy on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Ruzic.
It looks like Dog Crazy has been cut. Ruzic lands with a hook. Crazy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ruzic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crazy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruzic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruzic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Crazy wants to clinch. Ruzic throws a shot from downtown. Crazy moves away and avoids it. Crazy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Crazy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruzic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crazy backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruzic throws out a powerful jab. Ruzic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ruzic moves out of range as Crazy strikes. Crazy has closed the distance and engaged Ruzic in a clinch.
Ruzic is trying to break the clinch but Crazy is controlling him. Crazy misses with a punch to the body.
Ruzic is working Crazy over against the cage. Crazy trying to control the position but instead, Ruzic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crazy into the cage. Ruzic prevents a body shot from Crazy. Crazy has Ruzic pressed against the cage, preventing Ruzic from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Crazy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ruzic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazy has him pressed against the cage. Crazy lands with a short shot to the head. Crazy misses with a body punch.
Crazy tries to stall but Ruzic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruzic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruzic misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crazy tries to clinch up but Ruzic circles away and keeps his distance. A slow jab from Ruzic misses its intended target. Ruzic misses with a leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ruzic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crazy counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruzic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Crazy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruzic.
Ruzic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crazy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ruzic slips under a jab from Crazy. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ruzic swats away the attempt to clinch by Crazy. Ruzic tries to work over Crazy's front leg with a kick but Crazy checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dog Crazy's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crazy wants to clinch. Ruzic swings widly with a right hand
and Crazy counters by moving into the clinch. Crazy being controlled against the cage. Ruzic lands a left hand.
Ruzic has had enough of the clinch but Crazy keeps him there for the moment. Crazy working Ruzic over with knees to the body. Ruzic avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Crazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crazy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruzic's face.
Ruzic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crazy blocks a body shot from Ruzic. Crazy scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Josip Ruzic has been cut. Ruzic managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crazy just leaning against Ruzic, taking a breather. Ruzic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruzic wants to break free but Crazy has control.
Ruzic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crazy working Ruzic over with knees to the body. Ruzic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruzic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crazy tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruzic avoids the damage to the body. Ruzic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crazy lands a knee to the head.
Crazy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ruzic's face.
Crazy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crazy with a knee to the head.
Ruzic tries for a takedown but Crazy manages to get underhooks.
Crazy missing with knees to the body.
Ruzic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. Crazy with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ruzic working hard to break the clinch. Crazy taking a breather. Ruzic takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crazy is leaning against Ruzic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ruzic tries to stall but Crazy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crazy lands with a light punch inside. Crazy stalling in the clinch but Ruzic improves position. Ruzic stalls. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Crazy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dog Crazy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Crazy looking to slow down the pace here. A nice glancing elbow lands by Crazy. Crazy tries a body shot but Ruzic blocks it.
Ruzic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A left hand lands to the body for Crazy.
Crazy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruzic blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruzic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. Ruzic breaks from the clinch.
Ruzic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruzic scores with the left hand. Crazy knows he should have avoided that one. Ruzic throws a nice inside leg kick. Crazy fails in his attempt to clinch. Ruzic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazy manages to avoid it. Ruzic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crazy stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruzic. Ruzic gets slowly back to his feet. Ruzic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Crazy is looking to clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruzic.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruzic looks to land a right hand but Crazy moved out of range. Crazy throws a head kick that misses. Ruzic cracks Crazy with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Ruzic misses with an uppercut. Crazy tries to clinch but Ruzic is having none of it. Ruzic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruzic throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Crazy counters by clinching up. Ruzic tries to throw a body punch but Crazy avoids it by throwing Ruzic back against the cage. A short uppercut from Crazy. Crazy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Crazy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crazy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dog Crazy will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crazy lands a nice looking body shot.
Crazy is looking to clinch. Ruzic swings for the body but Crazy moves out of range.
Ruzic misses with a head kick.
A jab from Ruzic finds it's way through Crazy's defenses. Ruzic keeps the fight on the outside. Crazy moves into the clinch. Ruzic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ruzic misses with the head strike.
Ruzic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ruzic misses with the head strike.
Ruzic being controlled against the cage. Crazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crazy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruzic controls his hands.
Crazy missing with knees to the body.
Crazy misses with a body punch.
Crazy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crazy letting Ruzic take a breather here. Ruzic breaks the clinch.
Ruzic lands a nice hook to Crazy's body. Crazy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crazy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruzic is just out of range. Crazy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Josip Ruzic is winning the standup battle so far. Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruzic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ruzic fails with a takedown attempt. Ruzic throws a looping overhand right but Crazy ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruzic swings for the body but Crazy moves out of range.
Ruzic throws a push kick but Crazy slaps the foot to one side. Crazy tries to clinch up. Crazy slips a straight right by Ruzic. Ruzic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ruzic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ruzic throws a series of punches but Crazy avoids them all with ease. Ruzic throws a solid leg kick but Crazy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruzic. Ruzic throws a leg kick that is checked and Crazy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. 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 tried to score with a low kick but Ruzic checks it. Crazy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Crazy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruzic misses with a hook
enabling Crazy to counter with a crisp jab. Ruzic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Crazy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ruzic cracks Crazy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ruzic looks to land a right hand but Crazy moved out of range. Crazy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ruzic throws the kick towards the body but Crazy avoids it. Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruzic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Crazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ruzic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crazy counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ruzic throws a nice inside leg kick. Ruzic looks to land a left hand but Crazy moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruzic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruzic throws a leg kick and Crazy counters with a big head kick but Ruzic shrugs it off. Crazy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ruzic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Crazy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruzic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crazy scrambles back to his feet. Crazy tries to clinch there but Ruzic circles away.
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! Ruzic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crazy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruzic. Ruzic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crazy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruzic.
Crazy wants to clinch and Ruzic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruzic. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Crazy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ruzic!
And that's the end of the fight! Josip Ruzic showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ruzic 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Ruzic!
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