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Legion 35:Ivanovich vs Guy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Knotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knotts comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Superbad. Gustavo Artur has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Knotts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Artur! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A thudding body kick lands there by Artur!
Artur stuffs the takedown attempt from Knotts. Knotts gets slowly back to his feet. Knotts moves out of range of the leg kick from Artur. Knotts throws a jab when Artur was well out of range. Artur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Knotts is breathing heavily. Artur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Artur lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Don Knotts has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Knotts throws a right and a left that both miss. Knotts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knotts is rocked! Whack! Artur lands a heavy head kick that drops Knotts. The ref tackles Artur to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Knotts was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gustavo Artur!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Black Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes to the cage accompanied by None Shall Pass. Parton has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Black Knight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parton. Parton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight gets caught napping as Parton dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Parton stops Knight from standing up. Parton is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control. Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Parton looking to pass the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Parton throwing strikes but missing. Parton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Knight will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Parton with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parton. Knight wants to sweep but no luck. Parton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight is adopting a defensive guard. Parton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Parton throwing strikes but missing. Parton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Parton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Parton throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely. Parton throws a big elbow that misses. Parton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Parton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Knight managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parton is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control. Parton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Parton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Parton lands a couple of decent looking shots. Parton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Parton preventing the sweep. Parton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Knight wriggles free and stands up. Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parton. Parton gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knight is avoiding damage well.
Parton is putting a hurting on Knight here, landing some big shots from side control. Knight dodges the ground and pound from Parton. Knight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Parton throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well. Parton throws a strike aimed at the side of Knight's head but Knight avoids it well. Parton is trying to ground and pound but Knight uses the momentary lack of control by Parton to regain half guard. Knight is trying to get back to full guard. Parton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parton connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple. Knight is looking to escape. Parton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Parton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Parton cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight trying desperately to get to his feet.
Parton with a couple of short strikes. Parton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Knight wants to try and get back to his feet. Knight is breathing heavily. Parton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Knight tries to hold on but Parton pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Parton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parton off to one side. Parton misses with a straight left. Parton tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The Black Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolly Parton. Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Parton tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Parton shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Knight is looking to slow Parton down with leg kicks. Knight throws a right hand that Parton ducks under and follows up with a left that Parton also avoids with ease. Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Parton doesn't succeed with the takedown and Knight counters with a right hand to the body. Parton slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knight connects with a right hand. Parton shakes it off. Parton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Parton scores a takedown into full mount! Parton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Knight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Dolly Parton has got the better of the ground game so far. Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Knight is looking to escape. Parton drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head. Parton thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parton is working away from the top position though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parton.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Parton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Knight is trying to stand.
Parton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head. Knight trying to hold on to Parton's head to control him but Parton postures up.
Parton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Parton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Parton is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Knight regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parton. Parton passes Knight's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Knight is trying to stand up here but Parton is controlling him well. Parton thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parton. Parton wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position. Parton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parton. Knight is trying to stand.
Parton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Knight is trying to stand up here but Parton is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knight has hold of Parton's hands but Parton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Parton is looking for a kimura here.
Parton working the head and body with strikes. Parton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parton's back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight has the hooks in. Parton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Knight has good solid back control here. Knight doesn't have the hooks in and Parton manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Parton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parton moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Parton on that attempt. Parton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one. Parton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The Black Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolly Parton. Horrible takedown by Parton or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight which made him look bad. Knight is looking to clinch. Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet. Parton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes. Parton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Knight wants to clinch. Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parton on the side of the head. Donk. Knight catches Parton right on the button with a cross. Knight leaves Parton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Knight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Parton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Parton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parton scoring with strikes to the body and head. Knight is looking to improve his position.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Parton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. 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! Parton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Knight taking some punishment here, with Parton in his half guard. Knight is looking for a sweep. Parton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Parton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Parton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parton. Parton working the head and body with strikes. Parton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Parton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight is rocked! Parton slips a nice elbow through Knight's hands, connecting with Knight's forehead. Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Parton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Parton lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Knight! More strikes land and this one is all over! Parton jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolly Parton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killah Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Slobberknocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ric Slobberknocker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Killah Bee's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killah Bee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ric Slobberknocker! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Bee misses. Bee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slobberknocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Slobberknocker throws an overhand right that lands on Bee's shoulder, as Bee tries to avoid the shot. Slobberknocker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Bee tests Slobberknocker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Slobberknocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheers as Slobberknocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bee doesn't seem phased though. Bee walks into a left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bee misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Slobberknocker.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bee cracks Slobberknocker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slobberknocker. Slobberknocker sends Bee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slobberknocker is motioning to the referee to let Bee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bee is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bee blocks a jab. Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! and Slobberknocker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bee! He's just covering up as Slobberknocker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Slobberknocker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ditte Enzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Santiago! 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, Ditte Enzo! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Enzo gets tackled into the cage by Santiago. Santiago maintains the clinch. Enzo is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Enzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Enzo is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jorge Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ditte Enzo. Enzo goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santiago connects with a body shot. Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Enzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Enzo looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Santiago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enzo doesn't seem bothered though. Santiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ditte Enzo has been cut. Enzo circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Santiago. Enzo falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Santiago! Jorge Santiago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Whopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Paroni (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Whopper! 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, Bill Paroni! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Whopper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paroni has time to react. A looping hook to the body misses from Whopper. Paroni does a little dance to reset his feet. Whopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Paroni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whopper. Whopper misses with a double jab
and Paroni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Whopper avoids the head kick by Paroni.
Whopper throws a hook to the side of Paroni's head but Paroni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Paroni misses with a body kick. Paroni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paroni - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round. Whopper takes a shot right to the bread basket. Whopper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paroni. Paroni obviously looking to wear him down.
Paroni misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Paroni lands but Whopper takes it in his stride.
It looks like George Whopper has been cut. Whopper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paroni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whopper manages to avoid it. Paroni misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Whopper misses and Paroni counters with a flying knee. Nice. Paroni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Whopper moves out of range as Paroni throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paroni wants to clinch. Sloppy strikes from Whopper. Those never looked like landing. Whopper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paroni was well out of range. Poor timing from Whopper. Whopper scores with a hook. Whopper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Paroni tries to land a body kick and Whopper counters with a one-two to the body. Whopper moves away from the strike by Paroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whopper throws a shot from downtown. Paroni moves away and avoids it. Paroni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Paroni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whopper, pushing him back against the cage. Paroni missing with knees to the body.
Paroni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whopper's efforts to push away. Paroni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Paroni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Whopper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paroni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whopper's brow. Paroni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Paroni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paroni lands an elbow just above Whopper 's eye.
George Whopper's cut is getting worse. Paroni lands a damaging elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Paroni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paroni prevents Whopper from breaking the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Paroni. Paroni looks to throw an elbow but misses. Knees to the body from Paroni.
Paroni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
George Whopper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Whopper is breathing heavily. Paroni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Paroni lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, George Whopper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paroni tries to land knees in the clinch but Whopper avoids the damage to the body. Whopper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Paroni slips under a jab from Whopper. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paroni dominated that round. The cut man is working on George Whopper's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whopper connects with the punch. Whopper throws a nice looking combination but Paroni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Paroni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whopper if he has to take too many more of those.
Paroni thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whopper if he has to take too many more of those.
Paroni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paroni.
Paroni throws a wild body kick that Whopper sees coming a mile off. Nice jab there from Whopper. A thudding body kick lands there by Paroni!
Whopper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paroni was well out of range. Poor timing from Whopper.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whopper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paroni. Whopper looks to land a left hand but Paroni moved out of range nicely. Paroni throws a nice head kick!
Bill Paroni seems to be getting the better of the standup. Paroni tries to clinch there but Whopper circles away.
George Whopper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Paroni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Paroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whopper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Whopper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paroni. Paroni throws a body kick that misses. Whopper thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paroni slips a straight right by Whopper. Paroni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whopper paws at him with a jab and circles away. A slapping body kick lands there for Paroni. Whopper missing with a left hand there. Paroni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Paroni lands a nice looking body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Paroni throws a body punch but Whopper moves out of range. Whopper thuds a left hand into Paroni's body. Whopper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paroni. That one must have hurt. Whopper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paroni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Paroni scores with a nice strike. Whopper drops his hands momentarily and Paroni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Paroni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whopper's sensitive parts. Paroni scores with a kick to the body.
Paroni lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whopper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paroni - the referee stops the clock and Whopper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paroni. Whopper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice inside leg kick there by Paroni. That's going to slow Whopper down. Whopper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whopper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Good leg kick by Paroni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paroni misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Paroni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paroni scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Paroni lands a jab to the nose. Paroni has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on George Whopper'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. This is the final round!
Whopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paroni throws a head kick that Whopper semi-blocks.
Paroni looks to land a body kick but Whopper moved away. Whopper throws a poor cross that misses
and Paroni counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Paroni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Whopper misses with the combination.
Paroni throws a jab when Whopper was well out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Whopper moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paroni pushes Whopper up against the cage in a clinch. Paroni tries to land knees in the clinch but Whopper avoids the damage to the body. Paroni has Whopper pressed against the cage, preventing Whopper from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nice elbow from Paroni. Whopper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Whopper working hard to break the clinch. Paroni landing knees to the body.
Paroni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paroni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paroni with a knee to the head.
Whopper takes a knee to the side of the body. Paroni scores with a knee to the head.
Paroni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paroni misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paroni tries to land a knee to the head but Whopper blocks with his arms.
Paroni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whopper avoids it. Paroni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice elbow from Paroni. Paroni throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paroni lands a knee to the body.
Whopper is trying to push Paroni away but Paroni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Paroni keeps control of Whopper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Paroni throws an elbow that misses.
Whopper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paroni has him pressed against the cage. Paroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paroni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whopper's brow. Paroni tries a knee to the head but Whopper blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whopper blocks an elbow strike. Whopper managing to block the knees to the body from Paroni.
Whopper is trying to push Paroni away but Paroni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bill Paroni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Whopper takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Whopper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Paroni! Bill Paroni made sure to mention his sponsor, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon comes to the cage accompanied by Dies Irae. Silva has chosen Vlad the Impaler as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thor Silva enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Silva! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Silva lands but Damon takes it in his stride. Silva moves out of range of the strikes. Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damon. Silva misses with a body kick. The fighters circling - Damon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Damon's shoulder, as Damon tries to avoid the shot. Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Damon is just out of range. Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Damon will feel that in the morning. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damon paws at him with a jab and circles away. Damon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Silva throws a solid leg kick but Damon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva. Silva tries a low kick but Damon avoids it. Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damon misses with a wild body shot. Damon 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. Damon misses with a hook. Silva misses with a body kick. Damon thows a left - swing and a miss! Thor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Damon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Damon takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round. Damon missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Damon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Damon sees coming a mile off. Damon connects with a body shot. Silva clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Damon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Silva has Damon pressed against the cage, preventing Damon from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Damon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Damon managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Damon is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage. Damon tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Damon is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damon blocks it with crossed arms. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch. Damon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses. Silva wants to break free but Damon has control.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Damon moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva clinches up against the cage. Silva scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ron Damon has been cut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damon blocks it with crossed arms. Damon is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Damon into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ron Damon's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Damon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Silva takes one on the button. Silva tries to land a front kick but Damon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Damon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Damon. Ron Damon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Silva is looking to clinch but Damon is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Damon circles away.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick. Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Damon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Silva throws a head kick that Damon semi-blocks.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva misses with a body kick. Damon misses with the combination.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Damon moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Damon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Damon is just out of range. Silva moves out of range as Damon strikes. Damon misses with a body shot.
Damon jabs at Silva's body. Damon scores with a decent looking hook. Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damon, pushing him back against the cage. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva is trying to break free. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow. Damon tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage. Damon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damon blocks it with crossed arms. Damon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Damon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva misses with a body kick. Damon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Silva keeps Damon at a distance using the push kick. Damon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Damon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Damon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Damon checks it well. Damon keeps the fight on the outside. Damon throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva. Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Damon. Silva closes the distance and pushes Damon back into the cage. Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Damon throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Damon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick. Thor Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Damon swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva. Damon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva motions for Damon to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Silva looks for the body kick but Damon saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ron Damon's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Damon swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Damon blocks the body kick.
Silva is looking to land body kicks. A big left from Damon misses. Nice body kick there by Silva. Silva wants to slow Damon down by chopping away at his legs. Damon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damon. Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Damon misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Damon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Silva tries to clinch but Damon moves out of range. Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Damon. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. Damon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away. Damon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Damon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Damon throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva. Silva looks for the body kick but Damon saw that one coming. Silva walks into a straight right hand from Damon. Silva pushes Damon up against the cage in a clinch. Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Damon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Damon stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Thor Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva has had enough of the clinch but Damon keeps him there for the moment. Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Damon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva wants to clinch up but Damon keeps it at a distance. Damon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Damon connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body kick there by Silva. Damon throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Damon throws a one two combo.
Damon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ron Damon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Damon throws a hook but Silva blocks it. Silva throws a leg kick which misses Damon's front leg but catches the back leg as Damon tries to avoid it. Damon moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Damon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Silva blocks a jab. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damon swats him away and circles back towards the center. A big left from Damon misses. Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Damon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Damon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Damon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Damon misses with a double jab.
Silva moves into the clinch. Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Damon blocks with his arms.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Damon avoids the damage to the body. Damon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage. Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Damon is blocking nicely.
Thor Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva tries a knee to the head but Damon blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Thor Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Silva! Thor Silva 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diffie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug has chosen Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Diffie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hades Hug! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diffie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diffie throws a lazy uppercut
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Diffie connects with a single shot there. Hug throws a leg kick but Diffie sees it coming and checks it nicely. Diffie cracks Hug with an open hand slap. Hug moves away from the strike by Diffie. Diffie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hug fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diffie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Diffie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hug's head backwards. Hug fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diffie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diffie on the side of the head. Hug slips under a jab. Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Diffie moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diffie.
Hug tries to score with a low kick but Diffie moves his leg out of the way. A head kick misses from Hug. Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Diffie. Hug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diffie. Hug misses with a low kick. Diffie throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Diffie misses with an uppercut. Diffie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Diffie lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Diffie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hug makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diffie really felt that one! Diffie is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Hug throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diffie. Hug connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hug uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diffie. Diffie throws a nice looking combination but Hug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug moves away from the strike by Diffie. Diffie scores with a jab. Hug acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hug thows a body kick. Diffie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hug thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diffie if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Hug there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hug thuds his shin into the meat of Diffie's side. Hug throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Diffie stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Hug follows into mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hug content just to control the position here. Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Diffie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Diffie is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hug content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Hug dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Hug connects with a high kick. Joe Diffie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Diffie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hug cracks Diffie with an open hand slap. Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diffie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Diffie does no damage. Hug throws a shot from downtown. Diffie moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diffie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hug lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hug. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hug throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diffie's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hug fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diffie. Hug swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diffie. Diffie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug. A kick lands to the mid section there for Hug. Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hug has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hug scores with a leg kick.
Diffie avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diffie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hug stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hug lands a front kick. Nice combo by Hug! Oh, that's hurt him - Diffie falls to the canvas and Hug follows him into side control.
Diffie is rocked! Hug decides to stand back up. Oh Diffie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diffie. Hug fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diffie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hug looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diffie seems to have got his legs back now. Hug connects with an inside leg kick. Hug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hug throws a body kick that misses. Diffie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug. Hug cracks Diffie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hug misses with a head kick.
Diffie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hug. A telegraphed right hand from Diffie misses the target. Hug lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hug connects with a solid leg kick. Hug dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diffie. That did some damage! The fighters circle, before Hug throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Diffie's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hug lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hades Hug! A less than humble Hades Hug misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotipelto comes into the arena with Peter Cetera & Amy Grant- Next Time I Fall blaring out of the sound system. Patrick Jane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timo Kotipelto's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jane thumps Kotipelto with a low kick. Kotipelto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kotipelto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jane's waist but Jane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kotipelto off to one side. A good leg kick by Jane. Jane ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jane connects with an inside leg kick. Kotipelto checks a leg kick. A jab from Jane misses. Jane scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jane throws a head kick but Kotipelto moves out of range.
Jane throws a nice inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jane, right into the meat.
Jane scoring well with a low kick there.
Patrick Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jane misses with a low kick. Jane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jane misses with a body shot
and Kotipelto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jane's guard now. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kotipelto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jane wants to sweep here but Kotipelto controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotipelto trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom. Kotipelto wants to pass the guard but Jane is keeping the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jane keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Timo Kotipelto just wasn't active enough. Kotipelto moves out of range of the strikes. Kotipelto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jane avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jane tries to land a front kick but Kotipelto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kotipelto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Kotipelto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jane misses with a leg kick. Nice cross by Kotipelto. Jane misses with a straight left. Jane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patrick Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kotipelto on the side of the head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kotipelto is defended easily by Jane. Kotipelto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kotipelto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jane as he jumps to the side. Jane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotipelto. That did some damage! Jane feints and then cracks Kotipelto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kotipelto down. Jane tries to move into range but Kotipelto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kotipelto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jane defends it nicely. Kotipelto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jane dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kotipelto connects with a body shot. Jane throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jane tries a low kick but Kotipelto avoids it. Kotipelto shoots in and drives through. Jane sprawls well. Kotipelto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jane scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kotipelto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kotipelto fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kotipelto shoots in for a double leg but Jane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Kotipelto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jane wants to slow Kotipelto down by chopping away at his legs. Jane throws a chopping leg kick but Kotipelto manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kotipelto scores with a shot to the body.
Kotipelto misses with a takedown attempt - Jane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Patrick Jane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kotipelto slips under a jab from Jane. Jane lands with a cross. Kotipelto fails with a takedown attempt. Jab, jab by Jane - just one landing. Kotipelto fails with the takedown and Jane counters with a low kick, right behind Kotipelto 's knee. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jane lands a brutal head kick. Kotipelto looks out on his feet and Jane throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Patrick Jane! Patrick Jane very nearly forgot to thank 160! - Sale! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Governor has chosen Didgeridoo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nomor Gai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Governor! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Governor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gai is trying to maintain the position but Governor is very close to passing his half guard. Governor is looking to advance position but Gai won't allow it. Governor trying to control the action but Gai is working from the bottom. Governor is looking to stall here but Gai recovers full guard. Governor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Governor looking to pass the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Governor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Governor content to stall in guard here. Governor throws a big right hand that misses. Gai keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Governor was stalling too much, according to the referee. Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Governor counters with a good low kick that Gai was not able to check. Governor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Gai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Governor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gai takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Governor throws a quick inside leg kick. Governor avoids the body shot from Gai.
Gai throws a body punch but Governor moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Governor. Governor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gai throws a big shot that misses. Nice body kick there by Governor. Gai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Governor as he avoids it easily. Governor slips a jab from Gai. Gai shoots and misses and Governor counters with an outside leg kick.
Gai is breathing heavily. Governor jabs at Gai's body. A left lands for Governor. Governor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Governor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Governor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Governor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Governor wants to control but Gai is keeping him busy. The strikes coming from Governor are missing the target in this wave of attacks. A lull in the action here as Governor stalls from top position. Governor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Gai on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Governor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Governor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Governor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Governor is looking to take a break and control but Gai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Governor lands an elbow. Governor wants to control but Gai is keeping him busy. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Governor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Governor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Governor dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Governor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gai is trying to improve his position. Gai isn't going anywhere. Governor wants to take a breather but Gai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Governor. Governor with a flurry of punches that miss. Governor preventing the sweep. Gai is trying to keep Governor in close.
Governor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round. Governor postures up in Gai's guard and throws a big left but Gai blocks it. Jimmy Governor has got the better of the ground game so far. Governor lands a couple of digs. Governor is in close to Gai's body, working some short punches and elbows. Governor tries to free his leg and advance position but Gai is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Governor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gai is proving hard to escape from. Governor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Governor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Governor postures up in Gai's guard and throws a big left but Gai blocks it. Governor wants to pass the guard but Gai is keeping the position. Gai has Governor pulled in close to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A telegraphed right hand from Gai misses the target. Governor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gai.
Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Governor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimmy Governor seems to be getting the better of the standup. Governor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick from Governor lands but Gai takes it in his stride. Gai misses with a left hand and Governor counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Governor wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving. Governor lands a couple of digs. Governor connects with a couple of short punches. Gai looking to control.
Governor tries to free his leg and advance position but Gai is retaining full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Gai has momentary wrist control but Governor slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Governor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Governor looking to pass the guard. Governor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gai trying to keep a closed guard but Governor is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Governor wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Governor 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!
Governor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Governor counters with a shoot takedown. Gai fights it but they end up in guard. Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Governor is in close to Gai's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gai keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gai looking to control.
Governor wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Governor wasn't active enough on the ground. Governor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Governor. Governor working the head and body with strikes. Gai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gai trying to control but Governor postures up.
Gai keeping control of the position. Gai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Governor.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Governor in particular looking to stall. Governor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Governor trying to control the pace. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gai looks for a takedown but Governor sprawls well. Governor feints and then cracks Gai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gai down. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Governor tries to avoid it but Gai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Governor to the ground. Governor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nomor Gai. That's going to take a lot out of him. Excellent takedown into side control there by Governor. Governor trying to control the action but Gai is working from the bottom. Governor wants to take a breather but Gai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Governor. Governor trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom. Governor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gai kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gai tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jimmy Governor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Governor content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Governor wasn't active enough on the ground. Governor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Governor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Governor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gai on his heels. He'll look to pass Gai's guard now, I'm sure. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Governor landing some decent shots from guard. Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gai looking for subs off his back but Governor has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Governor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Governor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Governor! Jimmy Governor 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dream Theater - Another Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buddy Guy! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanovich's head.
It looks like Igor Ivanovich has been cut. Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanovich circles away.
Ivanovich blocks a jab. Guy tries to clinch but Ivanovich is having none of it. A swing and a miss from Guy. Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovich on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick from Ivanovich misses. Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy. Guy thows a body shot but no joy. Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Guy scores with a jab. Ivanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ivanovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Guy misses the jab. Ivanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Guy off balance momentarily. The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Guy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ivanovich takes one on the button.
Ivanovich is rocked!
Igor Ivanovich's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy lands with a shot to the body. Oh Ivanovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Guy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ivanovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Guy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ivanovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Guy! Buddy Guy is the new heavyweight champion! Buddy Guy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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