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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jalen Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalen Reis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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137 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jalen Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Junior feints and as Reis raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Junior is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reis pulls down on the head and he's put Junior to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jalen Reis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Crank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clovis Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clovis Nunes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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314 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blitz Crank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nunes tries to clinch but Crank is having none of it.
Nunes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crank has his foot on Nunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Crank being controlled here, momentarily.
Nunes tries to stand but Crank is controlling from the bottom.
Nunes is stalling in the full guard.
Nunes trying to control but Crank is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clovis Nunes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
Crank throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nunes was covering up waiting for the punch and Crank finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Nunes.
Nunes trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
Crank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunes is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crank.
Crank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nunes misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crank shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl out of it but Crank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blitz Crank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes throws out a leg kick but Crank moves out of range and Nunes only half commits.
Crank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crank is out of range and Nunes settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is looking to chop away at Crank's legs.
Good work by Crank as he checks the leg kick.
Crank shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Nunes wants to clinch.
Nunes tries to bum rush Crank with a series of wild strikes but Crank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crank looks for a takedown but Nunes sprawls well.
Nunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Nunes looks to clinch
and Crank counters with a single leg into guard. Nunes didn't expect that.
Nunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunes, not yet.
Nunes working a defensive guard here.
Nunes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blitz Crank wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nunes misses with a few strikes there.
Nunes throws a jab when Crank was well out of range.
Clovis Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Nunes. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes is looking to clinch but Crank is avoiding it.
Nunes wants to clinch.
Nunes motions for Crank to come forward. Nunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clovis Nunes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clovis Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes misses with a low kick.
Nunes missing with a left hand there. Crank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nunes cracks Crank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Crank.
Crank gets the takedown into side control.
Crank trying to control the position but Nunes is working away.
Nunes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crank moves into full mount! Nunes won't be happy about that!
Nunes is trying to escape the mount.
Nunes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crank tries to control but Nunes wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank controlling from mount.
Crank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nunes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crank avoids the attempt from Nunes to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank tries to control but Nunes wriggling away.
Crank content just to control the position here.
Nunes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nunes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nunes is looking to improve his position but Crank isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank looking to control but Nunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Crank avoids the attempt from Nunes to control.
Crank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crank throws some wild stikes that Nunes manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank controlling from mount.
Crank looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nunes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crank content just to control the position here.
Crank avoids the attempt from Nunes to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nunes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitz Crank dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crank.
A bone on bone clash there as Crank blocks the leg kick.
Nunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crank.
Nunes moves in looking to clinch but Crank pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Nunes there.
Nunes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crank is fending him off so far but Nunes persists. Nope, Crank circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crank as he jumps to the side.
Crank moves away from the strike by Nunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes motions for Crank to come forward. Nunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crank is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nunes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crank is fending him off so far but Nunes persists. Nope, Crank circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitz Crank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clovis Nunes.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Crank.
Nunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crank checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crank throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crank is in Nunes's guard.
Nunes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crank passes Nunes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank is pressing down on Nunes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nunes is holding on for now.
Nunes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crank is trying to control the action in half guard but Nunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Nunes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Crank has latched onto it... Big trouble! Crank pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nunes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Crank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blitz Crank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valeriy Kozlaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlaev comes to the cage accompanied by Drago. John Skjelbred will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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124 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valeriy Kozlaev!
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, John Skjelbred!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skjelbred moves into the clinch.
Skjelbred prevents the takedown attempt.
Skjelbred scores with a shoulder strike.
Skjelbred tightens his grip and picks Kozlaev up, before dumping him to the ground. Kozlaev manages to land in guard.
Skjelbred 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.
Skjelbred won't allow Kozlaev to sweep him here.
Kozlaev keeping moving, preventing Skjelbred from controlling successfully.
Kozlaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kozlaev, not yet.
Skjelbred is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skjelbred trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlaev is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Skjelbred.
Kozlaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kozlaev showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlaev tries to pass to full mount but Skjelbred defends it.
Skjelbred is looking for a sweep. Kozlaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skjelbred is trying to control but can't.
Kozlaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Skjelbred is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skjelbred regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kozlaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skjelbred is trying to keep Kozlaev in close.
Kozlaev throwing strikes from guard but Skjelbred blocks nicely.
Skjelbred wants to sweep here but Kozlaev controlling him for the moment.
Kozlaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev trying to control but Skjelbred is working from the bottom.
Kozlaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skjelbred looking to control.
Skjelbred is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlaev is controlling him.
Kozlaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Skjelbred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kozlaev rushes Skjelbred and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlaev has clasped his hands together around Skjelbred's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Kozlaev laying and praying for a moment but Skjelbred takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kozlaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlaev drops an elbow to the side of Skjelbred's head.
Kozlaev thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skjelbred to regain full guard.
Skjelbred is trying to control the position but Kozlaev postures up.
Skjelbred is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kozlaev stops Skjelbred from standing up.
Skjelbred wants to sweep but no luck.
Skjelbred has Kozlaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozlaev is working Skjelbred over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlaev lands a couple of digs.
Kozlaev stops Skjelbred from standing up.
Kozlaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlaev trying to control but Skjelbred is working from the bottom.
Skjelbred is trying to keep Kozlaev in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skjelbred keeping moving, preventing Kozlaev from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skjelbred clinches up against the cage.
Skjelbred taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kozlaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kozlaev is trying to drag Skjelbred to the mat but Skjelbred just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kozlaev has clasped his hands together around Skjelbred's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlaev working the head with strikes.
Kozlaev landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeriy Kozlaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kozlaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kozlaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Skjelbred is looking to escape.
Kozlaev drops an elbow to the side of Skjelbred's head.
Skjelbred trying to control but Kozlaev postures up.
Kozlaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Kozlaev there.
Kozlaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kozlaev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skjelbred!
Skjelbred is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlaev looking to control but Skjelbred is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kozlaev breaks from Skjelbred's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kozlaev scoring with strikes but Skjelbred is staying in there.
Skjelbred takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Skjelbred tries to hold on but Kozlaev pushes him away.
Kozlaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Kozlaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skjelbred is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Kozlaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skjelbred is still in real trouble! Can Kozlaev finish him?
A big strike lands for Kozlaev! That's really hurt Skjelbred and he's turned his back - Kozlaev keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kozlaev jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valeriy Kozlaev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Norks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a G6. Abrams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kreator - Violent Revolution . Alfie Norks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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288 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfie Norks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Abrams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norks lands a nice shot that snaps Abrams's head back.
Abrams drops Norks with a left right combo! Abrams follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Alfie Norks has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abrams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abrams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abrams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Norks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abrams misses with the ground and pound.
Norks tries to bench press Abrams off him but Abrams keeps the position.
Abrams misses with the ground and pound.
Abrams working the ground and pound but Norks is defending the strikes.
Abrams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Norks is looking to regain half guard here but Abrams keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams working the ground and pound but Norks is defending the strikes.
Abrams looks up at the clock and then as Norks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abrams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Norks is looking to regain half guard here but Abrams keeps moving and retains side control.
Abrams trying to control the position but Norks is working away.
Abrams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abrams throwing strikes but Norks manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Abrams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norks working away.
Abrams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams is looking to reverse the position.
Norks is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abrams tries to improve position but can't.
Abrams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams is looking to improve his position.
Abrams is looking to escape.
Abrams trying to hold on to Norks's head to control him but Norks postures up.
Norks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norks is trying to control. Abrams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abrams is pressing down on Norks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abrams looking for a sweep. Not yet Abrams, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Norks is now in half guard.
Abrams keeping control of the position.
Abrams wants to control but Norks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abrams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abrams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Norks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abrams looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Abrams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfie Norks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Norks cracks Abrams with an open hand slap.
Alfie Norks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norks avoids the body shot from Abrams.
Norks looks to score with a jab to the body but Abrams is just out of range.
Norks is looking to clinch.
Abrams digs a good body shot into Norks's ribs.
Norks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Abrams misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abrams. Norks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norks just misses with a punch to the body.
Norks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abrams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Norks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abrams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abrams is breathing heavily.
Norks gets a clinch.
Abrams wants to break free but Norks has control.
Norks missing with knees to the body.
Norks tries to land a knee to the head but Abrams blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Abrams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norks tries a knee to the head but Abrams blocks it.
Abrams is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Norks.
Norks landing knees to the body.
Abrams prevents a body shot from Norks.
Abrams is trying to break the clinch but Norks is controlling him.
Abrams is trying to break the clinch but Norks is controlling him.
Norks lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abrams's face.
It looks like James Abrams has been cut.
Abrams wants to break free but Norks has control.
Norks lands with a short shot to the head.
Norks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Norks. Beautiful body shot.
Abrams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norks.
Norks connects with an inside leg kick.
Norks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norks scores with a leg kick.
Abrams looks up at the clock. Bad move! Norks lands a right hand from hell, dropping Abrams. Norks pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfie Norks!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howland Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope comes to the cage accompanied by White Knuckles. Itor Lamope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Itor Lamope!
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, Howland Reed!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lamope throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lamope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamope throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Itor Lamope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed connects with the punch.
Lamope connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lamope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamope swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamope.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed jabs at Lamope's body.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamope jabs at Reed's body.
Howland Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed tries to clinch there but Lamope circles away.
Lamope will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lamope throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Lamope lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lamope misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamope.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lamope throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed misses with a hook
and Lamope counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamope throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamope.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed misses with a low kick as Lamope jumps back.
Jab by Lamope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Lamope.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Lamope saw that one coming.
Lamope throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Lamope instigates a clinch.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lamope.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Lamope counters with a leg kick.
Lamope gets tackled into the cage by Reed. Reed maintains the clinch.
Lamope looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamope.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamope.
Lamope holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lamope gets control of Reed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamope will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lamope keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itor Lamope dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lamope looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Lamope's head back.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed lunges at Lamope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamope's hand.
A head kick misses from Lamope.
Lamope throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.
No joy there for Lamope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamope.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope can't break the clinch.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamope has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Lamope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamope tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Lamope is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Lamope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Lamope decides to pull guard.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed postures up in Lamope's guard and throws a big left but Lamope blocks it.
Lamope seems keen to control Reed's posture.
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Lamope's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reed escapes and throws Lamope's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lamope is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamope defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howland Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamope.
Lamope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Lamope finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
Lamope throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Lamope staying out of range there.
Itor Lamope is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed tests Lamope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed is looking to clinch but Lamope is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lamope misses with a body shot.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamope throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamope throws out the jab.
Lamope misses the shot to the body.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lamope throws a leg kick
and Reed counters by clinching up.
Lamope struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Lamope blocks an uppercut.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Lamope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope takes a shot to the head.
Lamope just leaning against Reed, taking a breather.
Lamope has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reed uses from the top position.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reed is aware though and is defending well.
Lamope looking for subs off his back but Reed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamope gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope looking to control.
Lamope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reed is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itor Lamope showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamope 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itor Lamope!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lone Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotney Fratelli (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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300 lbs
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314 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lone Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lotney Fratelli!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder lands a slapping body shot.
Fratelli misses with a wild combination.
Ryder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryder thows a body shot but no joy.
Fratelli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryder takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryder takes a swing at Fratelli's ribcage but misses.
Ryder throws a body punch but Fratelli moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ryder.
Lotney Fratelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fratelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryder.
It looks like Lotney Fratelli has been cut.
Fratelli scores with a one two! Ryder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Lone Ryder has been cut.
Fratelli cracks Ryder with an open hand slap.
Fratelli misses with a combination
and Ryder counters with a left to the body.
Fratelli looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder lands a really nice looking cross but Fratelli seems unphased.
Ryder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fratelli avoids the body shot from Ryder.
Fratelli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryder. Fratelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fratelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryder manages to avoid it.
Fratelli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryder misses the shot to the body.
Fratelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fratelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fratelli avoids the body shot from Ryder.
Ryder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fratelli.
Fratelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fratelli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryder just misses with a punch to the body.
Fratelli misses with the combination.
Ryder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fratelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryder.
Fratelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryder throws a body punch but Fratelli moves out of range.
Ryder misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryder. Fratelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryder lands with a shot to the body.
Ryder drops Fratelli with a beautiful combination! Fratelli stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ryder is looking for the KO!
Fratelli is rocked!
Ryder sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Fratelli's defenses. It connects perfectly with Fratelli's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lone Ryder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jorge's choice of entrance music: Back in black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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163 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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shotokahn counters with a left to the body.
Shotokahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jorge throws a right hand that Shotokahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Shotokahn also avoids with ease.
Shotokahn misses with a looping right.
Shotokahn loads up on a big right hand but Jorge slips the punch.
Shotokahn takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Shotokahn, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Shotokahn against the cage but Shotokahn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shotokahn forces Jorge back against the cage and clinches.
Shotokahn stops a takedown attempt from Jorge.
Jin Shotokahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
Shotokahn misses with some punches.
Shotokahn misses with the head strike.
Shotokahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorges head.
Shotokahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorge takes a shot to the head.
Shotokahn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shotokahn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shotokahn get's back to his feet.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Shotokahn, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Shotokahn against the cage but Shotokahn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shotokahn darts in and clinches Jorge up against the cage.
Shotokahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
Shotokahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorge controls his hands.
Shotokahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shotokahn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shotokahn can't fight it off and eventually Jorge manages to take the fight to the floor. Shotokahn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Shotokahn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shotokahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorge trying to control but Shotokahn is working from the bottom.
Shotokahn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge looking to sit in guard and control but Shotokahn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jorge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn gets to his feet. Jorge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jorge slips under a jab.
Donk. Shotokahn catches Jorge right on the button with a cross.
Shotokahn pushes Jorge up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorge fails to pull guard.
Jorge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shotokahn smiles and moves away.
Jorge misses with a wild combination.
Jorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shotokahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorge fails with a takedown attempt.
Shotokahn lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
Jorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shotokahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shotokahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shotokahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shotokahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jorge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jin Shotokahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jorge takes one on the button.
Jorge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jorge looks to land a combination but Shotokahn avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge misses the shot to the body.
Shotokahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Jorge's head.
Shotokahn connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shotokahn. That's going to slow Jorge down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shotokahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jorge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shotokahn.
Jorge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shotokahn prevents it.
Shotokahn lands an elbow inside that Jorge shrugs off.
It looks like James Jorge has been cut.
Shotokahn misses with the head strike.
Shotokahn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jorge.
Jin Shotokahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
Jorge blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shotokahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shotokahn is leaning against Jorge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shotokahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorges head.
Shotokahn throws a head punch that misses.
Shotokahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shotokahn stalling.
Jorge goes for a takedown attempt but Shotokahn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shotokahn throws an overhand right that lands on Jorge's shoulder, as Jorge tries to avoid the shot.
Jin Shotokahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorge throws a nice looking combination but Shotokahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shotokahn thows a body shot but no joy.
Jorge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shotokahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shotokahn scores with a body shot.
Jorge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shotokahn counters with a nice body shot.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge shoots for a takedown but Shotokahn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shotokahn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shotokahn misses with a body shot.
Shotokahn lands with a shot to the body.
Shotokahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shotokahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shotokahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shotokahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorge backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shotokahn working aggressively here.
Shotokahn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorge letting Shotokahn take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Shotokahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jorge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shotokahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shotokahn throws a head punch that misses.
Shotokahn throws a head punch that misses.
Jorge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shotokahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jorge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shotokahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Shotokahn.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Shotokahn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shotokahn cracks Jorge with a nice body shot.
Shotokahn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shotokahn scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shotokahn.
A right handed body shot lands from Shotokahn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shotokahn works on Jorge's body with a couple of short punches.
Shotokahn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shotokahn looking to throw knees to the head but Jorge is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Jorge'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. And we move into the final round!
Shotokahn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn misses with a looping left.
Jorge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shotokahn throws a body punch but Jorge moves out of range.
Shotokahn swings for the body but Jorge moves out of range.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Shotokahn keeps it at a distance.
Jorge throws a nice looking combination but Shotokahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Shotokahn.
Jorge misses with the combination.
Shotokahn dodges the punch combination from Jorge.
Jorge fails to land with a series of punches.
Shotokahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge shoots in looking for a takedown but Shotokahn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jorge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shotokahn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorge shoots in and drives through. Shotokahn sprawls well.
Shotokahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shotokahn moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Shotokahn to work.
Jin Shotokahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn has Jorge pushed against the cage.
Jorge has Shotokahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shotokahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jin Shotokahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
Shotokahn stalling.
Shotokahn has a couple of punches blocked by Jorge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge blocks a body shot from Shotokahn.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shotokahn obliges.
Shotokahn tries a body shot but Jorge blocks it.
Shotokahn is pushing Jorge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shotokahn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorge can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shotokahn misses with the head strike.
Shotokahn taking a breather.
Jorge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shotokahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shotokahn working aggressively here.
Shotokahn lands with a light punch inside.
Shotokahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Jorge or perhaps it was just good defense by Shotokahn which made him look bad.
Shotokahn takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Shotokahn jabs Jorge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shotokahn throws a shot from downtown. Jorge moves away and avoids it.
Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Shotokahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Jin Shotokahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shotokahn has closed the distance and engaged Jorge in a clinch.
James Jorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn lands a nice uppercut.
Shotokahn throws a head punch that misses.
Shotokahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorge.
Shotokahn can't find room to land a body shot as Jorge controls the action.
Jorge struggles to land a body shot inside as Shotokahn controls his hands.
Jorge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shotokahn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shotokahn pushes Jorge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shotokahn throws an elbow but misses.
Shotokahn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Shotokahn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shotokahn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Shotokahn!
Jin Shotokahn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Hell. Jesh Masilungan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Silver!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver fails with a takedown attempt.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Masilungan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masilungan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silver.
Masilungan lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Patrick Silver has been cut.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masilungan throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan lands with a cross.
Masilungan cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Masilungan moves out of range easily.
Silver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masilungan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver shoots for a takedown but Masilungan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Silver.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silver shoots for a double leg takedown but Masilungan sprawls well. He's pushed Silver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silver shoots in looking for a takedown. Masilungan tries to sprawl out of it but Silver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masilungan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masilungan misses the shot to the body.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Masilungan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jesh Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense.
Masilungan looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masilungan scores with a kick to the body.
Masilungan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masilungan lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.
Masilungan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan scores with a leg kick.
Masilungan jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masilungan's corner calls for a 1-2. Masilungan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Masilungan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masilungan throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Silver's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masilungan throws a nice head kick!
Masilungan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Silver can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Masilungan and Silver drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Masilungan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesh Masilungan!
Jesh Masilungan retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jesh Masilungan gave a big smile as he said 'I want to fight the best. How about a fight against Zica Brava the bantamweight champ of Blitzkrieg: Rio. Leandro Oliveira dos santos please make this happen.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiro Phasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Deicide-Once Upon the Cross . Kiro Phasian has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chase Evans's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiro Phasian!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phasian lands with a good body shot.
Phasian misses with a double jab.
Phasian tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Phasian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phasian lands a nice looking body shot.
Phasian throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Evans ducks right into an uppercut from Phasian.
Kiro Phasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phasian misses with a looping right.
Phasian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phasian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phasian ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Evans's jaw. Evans's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Phasian does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiro Phasian!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing Inside. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Staal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal scores with a nice right hand.
Insano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Staal is out of range and Insano settles back down.
Insano avoids the head kick by Staal.
A swing and a miss from Insano.
Staal slips under a jab from Insano.
Staal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Staal throws a jab but it's blocked by Insano.
Staal throws a leg kick
and Insano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Staal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Insano.
Staal connects with a looping right hand.
Insano misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with a straight right hand.
Staal fakes the leg kick and cracks Insano in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staal moves out of range of the body kick from Insano.
A big right from Insano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Staal misses.
Insano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Insano connects with a looping right hand.
Staal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Insano connects with a body shot.
Staal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Felipezoom Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Insano scores with a jab to the body.
Insano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Insano connects with a body shot.
Staal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Insano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Insano lands a glancing blow to the side of Staal's head.
Insano scores with the left hand. Staal knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Insano misses.
Insano throws a sloppy head kick and Staal moves out of range easily.
John Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Staal does it's job there.
Staal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Insano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Insano, right into the meat.
Staal tries to clinch there but Insano circles away.
Insano throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal scores with a leg kick.
Staal misses with a head kick.
Staal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick there by Staal.
Staal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Insano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Staal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Staal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Insano slips a jab from Staal.
Staal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Insano's head backwards.
Staal wants to slow Insano down by chopping away at his legs.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Insano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal moves in looking to clinch but Insano pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
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!
Insano misses with a body kick.
Staal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Insano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Staal 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.
Staal tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal misses with a straight right.
Insano misses with a wild body shot.
Staal misses with an uppercut
and Insano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Insano there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Insano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Staal looks to land a body kick but Insano moved away.
Insano throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
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 Felipezoom Insano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Insano throws a jab when Staal was well out of range.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Insano cracks Staal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Staal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Insano counters with a nice uppercut.
Staal throws a body punch but Insano moves out of range.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
Felipezoom Insano is winning the standup battle so far.
Insano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Insano checks a leg kick.
That kick from Staal tenderised Insano's leg. Insano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Staal looks to throw a body kick
and Insano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Staal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Insano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano misses with a hook.
Staal connects with a high kick.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Insano manages to avoid it.
Staal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staal throws a big shot that misses.
Insano throws a jab but it's blocked by Staal.
Staal throws a leg kick which misses Insano's front leg but catches the back leg as Insano tries to avoid it.
Insano slips a straight right by Staal.
Staal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Staal throws a body kick the misses
and Insano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Insano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staal is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Staal.
Insano connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Insano throws out a leg kick but Staal moves out of range and Insano only half commits.
Insano scores with a body shot.
A jab from Staal does it's job there.
Staal throws out a loose jab but Insano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano misses with a body shot
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
Staal clinches up against the cage.
Staal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Insano up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Staal.
Staal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Insano on the inside.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
Staal misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Staal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Staal lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Felipezoom Insano has been cut.
Staal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Staal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Insano's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal landing knees to the head.
Insano is trying to force a seperation but Staal has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Insano blocks a body shot from Staal.
Insano wants to get back to striking at distance but Staal won't allow it.
Staal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Staal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Insano swings wildly with an uppercut but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Insano backwards.
Insano misses with a body punch.
Staal misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Staal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Insano dodges the punch combination from Staal.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Insano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.
Insano slips a jab from Staal.
Staal throws a head kick that half lands.
Insano scores with the left hand. Staal knows he should have avoided that one.
Insano cracks Staal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Staal misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Staal drives through and clinches with Insano against the cage.
Staal landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal keeps control of Insano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Staal blocks a body shot from Insano.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staal.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Staal.
Staal misses with an elbow over the top.
Insano lands a body punch.
Staal lands a good knee to the midsection. Insano won't want to take too many of those.
Staal slowing the pace effectively.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Insano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Insano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insano lands with a right to the head.
Insano dodges an elbow strike from Staal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal looking to throw knees to the head but Insano is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Staal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Staal pushes off an throws an elbow but Insano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Staal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Insano blocks it with crossed arms.
Insano lands a right hand.
Insano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Staal tries to stall but Insano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Staal lands a knee to the body.
Staal tries to stall but Insano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Staal scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Insano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Staal swings wildly with an uppercut but Insano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Staal tries to land knees in the clinch but Insano avoids the damage to the body.
Staal digs a right hand underneath Insano's ribcage. Insano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Insano.
Knees to the body from Staal.
Staal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Insano taking a breather.
Staal pushes off an throws an elbow but Insano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Staal blocks a body shot from Insano.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
John Staal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Staal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Staal.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Insano blocks the elbow strike.
Insano prevents a body shot from Staal.
Insano pushes Staal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Staal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Staal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Staal missing with knees to the body.
Staal throws a punch but it's blocked by Insano.
Insano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insano is looking to control Staal's arms but Staal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Staal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staal blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Staal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Insano.
Insano misses with a hook
and Staal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Insano's knee momentarily.
Insano throws a lazy right hand but Staal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Staal. That snapped Insano's head back.
Insano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Insano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Insano misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Staal.
Insano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Insano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Insano blocks a low kick nicely.
Insano misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Insano throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Staal.
An inside leg kick lands from Insano.
Insano misses with an uppercut.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staal, as that shot connected.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insano.
Insano misses with a body shot
and Staal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Insano connects with a single shot there.
Staal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Staal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Staal lands but Insano takes it in his stride.
Staal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Insano moves away.
Insano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staal.
A swing and a miss from Insano.
Staal lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Insano avoids the body shot from Staal.
A low kick from Staal misses
letting Insano counter with a right hand.
Staal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Insano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Insano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Staal throws out a leg kick but Insano moves out of range and Staal only half commits.
Staal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Insano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Staal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Insano under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Staal.
Insano throws out a loose jab but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Staal scores with a punch to the head.
Staal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Insano.
Staal throws a head kick but Insano moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano misses with a left hand
and Staal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Insano keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Insano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Insano is looking to stand up but Staal isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Insano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Insano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
Insano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Staal tries to clinch up but Insano circles away and keeps his distance.
Insano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice combination there by Staal.
Staal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Insano throws a hook to the side of Staal's head but Staal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Insano looks to land a left hand but Staal moved out of range nicely.
Insano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Staal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Insano moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Staal swings for the body but Insano moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Insano - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Insano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staal moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Insano is trying to maintain a safe position but Staal gets an underhook and turns Insano into the cage.
Staal is stalling here.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Staal working aggressively here.
Staal misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Insano.
Staal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Insano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Staal throws an elbow but misses.
Staal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Insano is defending well for now.
Insano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staal keeps control of Insano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano lands a shot to the body.
Staal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staal obliges.
Staal lands an elbow inside.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Insano avoids it.
Insano is looking to control Staal's arms but Staal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the cage.
Insano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insano lands a nice shot to the body.
John Staal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Insano misses with a body punch.
Felipezoom Insano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staal lands a nice uppercut.
Staal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Insano tries to work over Staal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Staal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Insano lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staal.
Insano tries a body shot but Staal blocks it.
Insano cracks Staal with a nice body shot.
Staal tries a knee to the head but Insano blocks it.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Insano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal scores with a shot to the side of Insano's head.
Staal tries to throw a body punch but Insano avoids it by throwing Staal back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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!
Staal tries to work over Insano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Insano has a couple of punches blocked by Staal.
Staal tries to throw a body punch but Insano avoids it by throwing Staal back against the cage.
Staal misses with a body punch.
Insano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Insano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staal.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Staal.
Well Staal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Staal!
John Staal is the new heavyweight champion!
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