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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Higginsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higginsworth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mr. Grinch. 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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280 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Higginsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Saint!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higginsworth looks to land a left hand but Saint moved out of range nicely.
Higginsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higginsworth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saint looks gassed!
Saint throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higginsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saint sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higginsworth - that will leave a mark!
Higginsworth scores with a spinning back kick!
Higginsworth scores with a head kick.
Higginsworth throws a front kick that sends Saint stumbling back into the cage.
Saint stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Higginsworth.
Saint stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Higginsworth.
Saint walks forward, straight into a front kick from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle, before Higginsworth throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Saint's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Higginsworth lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Derek Higginsworth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Druida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Druida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thai forces Druida back against the cage and clinches.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Druida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai landing knees to the head.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Druida won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Druida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Druida's face.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Little Druida has been cut.
Druida looks gassed!
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Druida misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Druida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and 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!
A good leg kick by Thai.
Thai lands a high kick!
Thai has managed to clinch.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Druida is rocked!
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Druida is still on wobbly legs! Can Thai finish him?
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Druida is blocking nicely.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Druida crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muay Thai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shifiinity Powel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrado Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powel lands in his opponent's guard.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet but Powel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Powel works over Guerra with some ground and pound from guard.
Powel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerra is trying to control the position but Powel postures up.
Powel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powel defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guerra lands a big head kick that sends Powel tumbling to the mat! Guerra takes a step backwards and waves Powel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Shifiinity Powel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powel avoids the head kick by Guerra.
Powel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powel trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.
Guerra has momentary wrist control but Powel slips an elbow through the middle.
Powel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powel trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerra is trying to control the position but Powel postures up.
Powel with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powel drops back looking for a leg! Guerra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guerra manages to kick Powel off! Powel jumps back into Guerra's guard.
Guerra keeping full guard, as Powel tries to pass.
Guerra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guerra can't do much from the bottom here.
Powel has an Americana. Guerra didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Powel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Powel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shifiinity Powel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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162 lbs
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156 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ali Singh!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotiropoulos tries to avoid it but Singh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotiropoulos to the ground. Sotiropoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Singh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotiropoulos but Sotiropoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sotiropoulos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Singh is in trouble now - Sotiropoulos has advanced to mount!
Sotiropoulos working the ground and pound effectively.
Singh regains half guard.
Singh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Singh actively working from the bottom here.
Singh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Singh is in trouble now - Sotiropoulos has advanced to mount!
Sotiropoulos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh taking shots to the head.
Singh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sotiropoulos controlling from mount.
Singh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sotiropoulos working the ground and pound effectively.
Sotiropoulos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sotiropoulos has isolated one of Singh's arms. Singh looking to fight him off but Sotiropoulos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Sotiropoulos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Bates!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Motta lands a glancing blow to the side of Bates's head.
It looks like Micheal Bates has been cut.
Bates slips a straight right by Motta.
Motta lands a nice hook to Bates's body. Bates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Motta misses with a looping right.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Motta but Motta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Motta misses with a looping left.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motta just misses with a punch to the body.
Motta misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Motta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motta throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Motta lands a nice shot that snaps Bates's head back.
Motta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Bates dodges the punch combination from Motta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Ed Motta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motta throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Motta scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Motta misses.
Motta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bates.
Motta throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Motta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motta lands with a cross.
Motta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Motta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates dives in and grabs Motta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Motta pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.
Ed Motta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.
Motta missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motta misses the jab.
Motta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Motta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Motta catches Bates with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Motta - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates moves away from the strike by Motta.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Motta.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Motta looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motta throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates slips a jab from Motta.
Motta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Motta.
Motta misses with an uppercut.
Motta missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Motta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates takes one on the button.
That has opened up Micheal Bates's cut even more.
Motta misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Motta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motta throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Motta sizes up Bates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Motta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Motta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Motta there.
The cut above Micheal Bates's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motta looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Motta cracks Bates with a good jab.
Bates ducks right into an uppercut from Motta.
Motta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates is trying desperately to land a takedown but Motta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bates.
Motta cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Micheal Bates's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Motta throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ed Motta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates defending well as Motta loads up on a big left hand.
Motta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bates moves away from the strike by Motta.
A swing and a miss from Motta.
Motta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Motta throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Motta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Bates's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Motta looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Motta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Motta misses the target.
Ed Motta is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motta.
Motta drops Bates with a beautiful combination! Bates stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Motta is looking for the KO!
Bates is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Micheal Bates's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ed Motta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes into the arena with I wanna be a balla blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz slips under a jab from Simmons.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Zako Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ortiz.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Thor Ortiz has been cut.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Ortiz defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Simmons throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ortiz walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simmons defends it nicely.
Ortiz thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Ortiz shoots in.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side.
Zako Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zako Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simmons throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simmons is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ortiz.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Simmons tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simmons won't be happy with that.
Simmons tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz is working to tighten is grip on Simmons's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Simmons has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ortiz is really squeezing tight and eventually Simmons passes out! Ortiz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thor Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Glen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks!
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, ben wells!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wells throws a body punch but Sparks moves out of range.
Sparks throws out a powerful jab.
wells shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparks's guard.
Sparks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sparks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for wells on the ground.
wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks is looking to stand up but wells isn't so interested in that idea.
wells wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
wells with a flurry of punches that miss.
wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
wells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wells lands a couple of elbows.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing wells from controlling successfully.
Sparks wants to sweep here but wells controlling him for the moment.
wells won't allow Sparks to get back to his feet.
wells working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
wells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
wells wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
wells throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
wells sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparks's guard.
wells wants to advance to full mount but Sparks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
wells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
wells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
wells stops Sparks from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wells scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
wells works over Sparks with some ground and pound from guard.
wells with a flurry of punches that miss.
wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing wells from controlling successfully.
Sparks being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparks is looking to stand up but wells isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
wells lands a couple of digs.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but wells is having none of it.
wells is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
wells looking to sit in guard and control but Sparks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sparks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
wells has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
wells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
ben wells dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
wells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from wells.
wells closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sparks did well to prevent wells getting side control.
Sparks taking some punishment here, with wells in his half guard.
wells working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sparks scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but wells manages to mount him!
wells takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
wells goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Sparks turns into him and now he's in wells's guard.
Sparks wants to control from the top but wells keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws a big right hand that misses.
wells looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if wells can do anything to dispel that myth.
wells has a closed guard, preventing Sparks from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
wells tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
Sparks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows wells to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wells won't allow Sparks to get back to his feet.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks is looking to stand up but wells isn't so interested in that idea.
wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
wells distracts Sparks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
wells won't allow Sparks to get back to his feet.
wells thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wells trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
wells trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
wells content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
wells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
wells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
wells has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Sparks misses.
Sparks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
wells closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparks circles away.
wells is breathing heavily.
wells takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparks catches wells with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
ben wells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sparks throws a shot from downtown. wells moves away and avoids it.
Sparks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sparks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but wells circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparks takes a swing at wells's ribcage but misses.
Sparks throws a big shot that misses.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for wells on that attempt.
Sparks throws a leg kick which misses wells's front leg but catches the back leg as wells tries to avoid it.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks throws a right hand that wells ducks under and follows up with a left that wells also avoids with ease.
Sparks misses with a hook. wells ducked under it nicely.
wells on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparks throws a jab when wells was well out of range.
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 Jimmy Sparks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Sparks does no damage.
Sparks loads up on a big right hand but wells slips the punch.
Sparks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sparks throws out a powerful jab.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick and wells moves out of range easily.
A cross from Sparks lands.
wells slips a jab from Sparks.
wells tries for a takedown but Sparks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
wells throws a right hand that Sparks ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparks also avoids with ease.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
wells drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
wells 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.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but wells is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wells throwing strikes from guard but Sparks blocks nicely.
wells slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but wells is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
wells is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
wells wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparks's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparks lands a right hook to the body.
wells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
wells slips a straight right by Sparks.
wells takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sparks.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
wells checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
wells takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
wells is rocked!
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
wells is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparks finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sparks. wells shrugs it off though.
wells steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of wells's head but wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
wells seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparks looks to land a body kick but wells moved away.
wells tries for a takedown but Sparks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimmy Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ben wells.
Sparks closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops wells! Sparks dives in looking to finish! wells is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Sparks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashawn Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Won Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Won Wick has chosen haterz everywhere - B.o.B. as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ludwig Won Wick will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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19
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashawn Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Won Wick!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry throws a series of punches but Won Wick moves out of range.
Curry moves away from the strike by Won Wick.
Curry takes one on the button.
Curry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Won Wick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curry thuds a left hand into Won Wick's body.
Won Wick scores with a nice strike.
Won Wick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Won Wick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Won Wick misses with a hook. Curry ducked under it nicely.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Won Wick.
Won Wick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Won Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Won Wick was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Won Wick darts in and clinches Curry up against the cage.
Won Wick fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Won Wick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curry breaks the clinch.
Won Wick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curry drives through and clinches with Won Wick against the cage.
Curry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Won Wick.
Curry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Curry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Won Wick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Curry smiles and moves away.
Rashawn Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Won Wick.
Curry digs a good body shot into Won Wick's ribs.
Won Wick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Nice defenses there by Won Wick.
Won Wick misses with a double jab.
Won Wick slips under a jab from Curry.
Won Wick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry misses with a hook. Won Wick ducked under it nicely.
Won Wick's corner calls for a 1-2. Won Wick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Won Wick misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curry moves out of range of the strikes.
Won Wick defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Curry.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Won Wick moved out of range.
Curry loads up on a big right hand but Won Wick slips the punch.
Won Wick throws a good cross that connects.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Won Wick.
Won Wick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Curry misses with the combination.
Won Wick swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.
Curry misses the jab.
Won Wick connects with a looping right hand.
Won Wick walks into a stiff left hand from Curry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Won Wick finds it's target.
Curry is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Won Wick's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Won Wick tries to clinch but Curry moves out of range.
Won Wick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curry throws a right and a left that Won Wick avoids nicely.
Won Wick slips a straight right by Curry.
Curry is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Curry.
Curry throws a combination that misses
letting Won Wick counter with a right hand.
Curry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curry lands with a nice combination. Won Wick backs away looking to recover.
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Won Wick.
Curry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Won Wick ducks down to avoid it.
Won Wick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Won Wick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Curry had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry lands an overhand right.
A big right from Curry misses.
Curry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Won Wick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curry tries to clinch up.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Won Wick ducks down to avoid it.
Curry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curry scores with a nice head shot.
Curry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Won Wick counters by clinching up.
Curry lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Curry.
Curry pushes Won Wick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Won Wick fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Curry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Won Wick fails to pull guard.
Won Wick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Curry smiles and moves away.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashawn Curry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Won Wick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Won Wick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Ludwig Won Wick has been cut.
No joy there for Won Wick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Won Wick fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rashawn Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Won Wick circles away quickly and effectively.
Curry misses with a shot to the body
and Won Wick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Won Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curry throws out a loose jab but Won Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Curry swings for the body but Won Wick moves out of range.
Won Wick wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
Curry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Won Wick does no damage.
Curry moves out of range as Won Wick throws a body kick.
Won Wick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Won Wick moves into the clinch.
Won Wick is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Won Wick takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Curry.
Won Wick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Curry walks away with a smile on his face. Won Wick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Curry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curry misses with a hook.
Curry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Won Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry throws a hook but Won Wick avoids it easily.
Curry has closed the distance and engaged Won Wick in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Curry.
Won Wick tries to pull guard but Curry won't allow it.
Won Wick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rashawn Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Won Wick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curry.
That has opened up Ludwig Won Wick's cut even more.
Curry trying to land knees to the body.
Won Wick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curry scores with a shot to the side of Won Wick's head.
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Won Wick is rocked!
Curry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Won Wick is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Curry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Won Wick seems to have recovered his senses.
Curry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Won Wick, pushing him back against the cage.
Won Wick jumps guard but Curry stands there with Won Wick around his waist. Won Wick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Won Wick jumps guard but Curry stands there with Won Wick around his waist. Won Wick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Curry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Curry.
Won Wick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Won Wick avoiding damage as Curry throws knees to the body.
Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Curry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curry lands an overhand right.
The cut above Ludwig Won Wick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Curry.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Won Wick's shoulder, as Won Wick tries to avoid the shot.
Won Wick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Won Wick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Curry thuds a left hand into Won Wick's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Curry misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Won Wick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry drops Won Wick with a beautiful combination! Won Wick stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Curry is looking for the KO!
Ludwig Won Wick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Curry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Curry.
Won Wick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ludwig Won Wick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rashawn Curry!
Rashawn Curry retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Botello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botello comes to the cage accompanied by Makin it Work. Georgsen has chosen O Fortuna as his entrance music. Hans Arne Georgsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Botello's chin.
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Botello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Botello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Georgsen.
Georgsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Georgsen misses its intended target.
Georgsen tries to bum rush Botello with a series of wild strikes but Botello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Botello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Georgsen.
Georgsen takes one on the button.
Georgsen misses with a straight left.
Botello lands with a cross.
It looks like Hans Arne Georgsen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Botello misses with a few strikes there.
Georgsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Botello counters with a crisp right hand that drops Georgsen! Botello lets Georgsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Georgsen is rocked!
Georgsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Botello was well out of range. Poor timing from Georgsen.
Georgsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Botello finish him?
Botello moves in close and cracks Georgsen with a massive right hand! Georgsen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Botello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Botello!
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