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UVT 63: Bourque vs Albright PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Teobaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teobaldo's entrance music is Dirty Hous. A fine choice. Jose Teobaldo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Teobaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by Teobaldo.
Teobaldo tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jose Teobaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teobaldo leaves Sonnen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Teobaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Teobaldo misses with a two punch combination.
Teobaldo misses with a double jab.
Teobaldo lands a left and a right that send Sonnen crashing to the mat, dazed. Teobaldo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Chael Sonnen has been cut.
Teobaldo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teobaldo drops Sonnen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Teobaldo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Teobaldo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvagh Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvagh Reed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calvagh Reed!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed wants to finish this one by submission but Chelios is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reed.
Chelios defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reed.
Reed lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reed trying to control but Chelios is having none of it.
Chelios is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Reed with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Reed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chelios defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reed.
Chelios is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chelios is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chelios is looking to escape.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chelios kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reed won't let Chelios get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to control but Chelios wriggling away.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet.
Reed trying to control but Chelios is having none of it.
Reed won't let Chelios get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reed lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to control the pace but Chelios is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chelios is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chelios is looking to escape.
Chelios is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chelios is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvagh Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Reed with that takedown attempt.
Reed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chelios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reed somewhat.
Chelios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chelios jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. Chelios gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chelios's waist but Chelios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvagh Reed.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
Reed is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chelios tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chelios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
Reed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chelios pinned against the cage. Chelios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Chelios which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios slaps away a takedown attempt from Reed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Chelios misses.
Chelios looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Chelios.
Chelios avoids a kick to the body.
Chelios connects with a jab.
Reed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chelios to the mat! Chelios manages to get full guard.
Chelios wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reed has Chelios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chelios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reed prevents Chelios from breaking the clinch.
Chelios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reed's elbow.
Chelios gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
Chelios drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chelios jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. Chelios gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chelios is looking to stand back up but Reed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chelios.
Reed throwing shots but Chelios is blocking nicely.
Reed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chelios!
Reed landing punches.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvagh Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chelios misses with a series of wild punches.
Chelios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Chelios.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Chelios misses.
Nice takedown defense from Chelios. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Chelios as Reed shoots in.
Chev Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvagh Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reed tries to control but Chelios wriggling away.
Reed sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chelios's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Reed lands a big shot there that rocks Chelios but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chelios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reed on the ground.
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Reed putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chelios's face.
Chelios is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reed postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chelios looks a forlorn figure.
Chelios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chelios tries to get out of the position.
Chelios is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Calvagh Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reed scoring with strikes but Chelios is staying in there.
Reed is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chelios to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chelios shrugs it off.
Reed working for a submission but Chelios is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed controlling from the full mount.
Chelios is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Reed.
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.
Reed working for a submission but Chelios is keeping him at bay.
Chelios wants to try and get back to his feet.
Reed is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chelios has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chelios is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Calvagh Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chev Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvagh Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvagh Reed!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Primo Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Matheus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Matheus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Primo Marcello!
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, Jorge Matheus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello throws a hook to the side of Matheus's head but Matheus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marcello decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcello seems to be working for a kimura but Matheus defends the submission attempt.
Marcello is trying to work for a kimura but Matheus is defending well.
Marcello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matheus is just riding it out for now. Marcello eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcello wants to work for an arm triangle but Matheus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello is looking for a kimura here.
Matheus is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcello.
Matheus is trying to stand.
Marcello is working for a submission of some sort.
Matheus wants to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Matheus actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcello misses with a double jab.
Matheus misses with a head kick.
Marcello throws a right and a left that Matheus avoids nicely.
Matheus misses with a takedown attempt - Marcello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matheus looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matheus. Marcello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcello with a nice cross.
Marcello avoids the head kick by Matheus.
Matheus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matheus at a distance.
Matheus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcello lands with a right that hurts Matheus. Matheus looks to clinch but Marcello throws a short knee that drops Matheus. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Primo Marcello!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghandi comes to the cage accompanied by I Wish. Kisaragi has chosen Lust SIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matt Ghandi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
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, Jin Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi throws a looping overhand right but Kisaragi ducks down to avoid it.
Ghandi tries to land a leg kick but Kisaragi saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Kisaragi.
Kisaragi shoots in for a double leg but Ghandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A leg kick checked by Kisaragi.
Ghandi is looking to slow Kisaragi down with leg kicks.
Ghandi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghandi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghandi misses with a low kick.
Ghandi throws a leg kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Ghandi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi checks a low kick from Ghandi.
Matt Ghandi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghandi motions for Kisaragi to come forward. Ghandi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kisaragi takes one to the side of the head.
Ghandi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisaragi checks it well.
Ghandi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kisaragi checks it well.
Kisaragi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kisaragi blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghandi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kisaragi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kisaragi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kisaragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghandi.
Ghandi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kisaragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghandi throws and low kick but Kisaragi moves out of range easily.
Ghandi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kisaragi. Kisaragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghandi throws out a leg kick but Kisaragi moves out of range and Ghandi only half commits.
Kisaragi dives in and grabs Ghandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ghandi pushes down on Kisaragi's head and hops out.
Matt Ghandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kisaragi.
Kisaragi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ghandi looks to throw the jab but Kisaragi is out of range.
Ghandi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghandi misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi misses with a low kick.
Ghandi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kisaragi is out of range and Ghandi settles back down.
Kisaragi tries for a takedown but Ghandi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kisaragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ghandi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kisaragi slips a jab from Ghandi.
Ghandi tried to score with a low kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Ghandi throws a solid leg kick but Kisaragi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghandi.
Kisaragi closes the distance and clinches up with Ghandi, looking for a takedown. Kisaragi pushes Ghandi against the cage but Ghandi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Ghandi misses.
Ghandi wants to slow Kisaragi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kisaragi gets the takedown into side control.
Kisaragi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ghandi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kisaragi but great work by Ghandi.
Kisaragi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kisaragi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ghandi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ghandi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kisaragi is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghandi get's back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghandi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghandi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ghandi 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.
Ghandi misses with a low kick.
Kisaragi slips under a jab from Ghandi.
Ghandi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kisaragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Kisaragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghandi which made him look bad.
Ghandi throws a lazy right hand but Kisaragi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisaragi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ghandi was covering up waiting for the punch and Kisaragi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kisaragi stopping the sweep attempt from Ghandi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghandi is retaining full guard.
Kisaragi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghandi dives on top into guard.
Ghandi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kisaragi is proving hard to escape from.
Ghandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
Ghandi wants to stand but Kisaragi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kisaragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisaragi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghandi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Kisaragi as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kisaragi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghandi throws a leg kick but Kisaragi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kisaragi.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kisaragi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ghandi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kisaragi's guard! Nice work there by Ghandi!
Ghandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kisaragi is breathing heavily.
Kisaragi wants to sweep here but Ghandi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kisaragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ghandi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kisaragi's calf.
Ghandi throws a front kick aimed at Kisaragi's knee but Kisaragi avoids it well.
Ghandi tried to score with a low kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Kisaragi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kisaragi closes the distance and clinches up with Ghandi, looking for a takedown. Kisaragi pushes Ghandi against the cage but Ghandi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisaragi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Ghandi finds it's way through Kisaragi's defenses.
Kisaragi blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi tries to score with a low kick but Kisaragi moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghandi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghandi. That's going to slow Kisaragi down.
Matt Ghandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghandi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kisaragi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghandi.
Ghandi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisaragi.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown but Ghandi shows good takedown defense.
Ghandi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghandi misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghandi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Ghandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kisaragi.
Ghandi throws out a powerful jab.
Kisaragi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ghandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kisaragi is able to avoid easily.
Kisaragi checks a leg kick.
Kisaragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghandi tries to sprawl out of it but Kisaragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghandi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghandi leaves Kisaragi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi scores with a jab. Kisaragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghandi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kisaragi is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kisaragi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kisaragi is able to avoid easily.
Kisaragi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A clash of legs there as Kisaragi blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghandi.
Ghandi tries to work over Kisaragi's front leg with a kick but Kisaragi checks it.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kisaragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghandi but Ghandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kisaragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghandi pinned against the cage. Ghandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A clash of legs there as Kisaragi blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ghandi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghandi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ghandi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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274 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Wise!
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, Grant Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Wise shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wise trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wise accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wise throws a big right hand that misses.
Wise passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wise wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wise fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Mitchell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mitchell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wise pinned against the cage. Wise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Wise avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Wise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wise shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Mitchell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wise's guard.
Wise wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Wise blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wise circles away quickly and effectively.
Wise has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wise takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wise throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Wise throws a combination that misses
and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wise's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wise's guard.
Mitchell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wise gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Wise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wise!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wise is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wise really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell looks to land a combination. Wise sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Wise sprawls well.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Wise avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Wise sprawls well.
Wise throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wise tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Mitchell.
Wise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mitchell counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Mitchell as he connects with a hook.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Wise circles away easily
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Mitchell.
Mitchell moves out of range as Wise strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Wise counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wise.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Mitchell is wriggling around but Wise manages to pass to half guard.
Wise prevents Mitchell from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wise wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
Wise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
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 Dennis Wise will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wise as he jumps to the side.
Wise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Wise shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Wise's shoulder, as Wise tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
Dennis Wise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grant Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Wise ducks under and follows up with a left that Wise also avoids with ease.
Wise fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wise shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell misses with a combination
and Wise counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wise.
Wise tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Wise from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wise accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wise content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wise prevents Mitchell from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Wise tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wise counters with a stiff right hand.
Wise tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Wise backs away looking to recover.
Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wise counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mitchell!
Mitchell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mitchell working to try and regain half guard.
Mitchell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wise lands a big elbow.
Mitchell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wise with shots to the head and body - Mitchell looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Wise controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Wise has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to hold on but Wise pushes him away.
Wise lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Wise postures up.
Wise lands a big elbow.
Wise tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away.
Wise lands with some strikes.
Wise raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wise wants to finish this one by submission but Mitchell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wise.
Wise throws some wild stikes that Mitchell manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wise showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wise has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wise!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kraven Meatballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Byson (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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25
209 lbs
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214 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kraven Meatballs!
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, Mike Byson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Meatballs misses its intended target.
Meatballs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byson pinned against the cage. Byson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Byson scores with a four punch combination!
Byson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meatballs shoots for a double leg takedown but Byson sprawls well. He's pushed Meatballs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byson tries to bum rush Meatballs with a series of wild strikes but Meatballs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meatballs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraven Meatballs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meatballs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meatballs throws the left hand but Byson avoids the punch easily.
Byson throws a series of punches but Meatballs moves out of range.
Meatballs checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byson throws a combination that misses
and Meatballs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Byson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meatballs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meatballs trying to control the position from guard on top but Byson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byson 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.
Byson looking to control.
Byson wants to stand but Meatballs is controlling the position.
Meatballs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Byson pushes Meatballs off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Byson throws a series of punches but Meatballs avoids them all with ease.
Byson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meatballs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byson wants to get back to his feet but Meatballs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meatballs drops back looking for a leg! Byson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byson manages to kick Meatballs off! Meatballs jumps back into Byson's guard.
Byson wants to stand up but Meatballs is controlling him.
Meatballs postures up.
Byson wants to stand up but Meatballs is controlling him.
Meatballs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Meatballs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraven Meatballs 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.
Byson takes a swing at Meatballs's ribcage but misses.
Byson throws a series of punches but Meatballs avoids them all with ease.
Mike Byson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meatballs.
It looks like Mike Byson has been cut.
Byson throws a looping overhand right but Meatballs ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meatballs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byson lands the left hand.
Byson throws a combination that misses
and Meatballs counters with a takedown into side control.
Meatballs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meatballs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Meatballs is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Byson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Meatballs off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kraven Meatballs!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Whelan Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney comes to the cage accompanied by KISS - Unholy. The key to victory for Whelan Mahoney has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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132 lbs
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Whelan Mahoney!
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, Benny Allen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney misses the jab.
Allen slips under a jab.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Mahoney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allen on the side of the head.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahoney throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Mahoney sprawls well.
Mahoney lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoney throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Mahoney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahoney clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahoney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut.
Mahoney takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahoney counters with a left to the body.
Mahoney misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahoney.
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahoney is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney wants to get back to full guard.
Mahoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.
Allen is looking for a kimura but Mahoney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney wants to get back to full guard.
Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Allen looks gassed!
Mahoney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Allen is looking for a kimura but Mahoney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
Mahoney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahoney tries to get out of the position.
Mahoney gets full guard.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mahoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahoney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoney looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Jab by Mahoney.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahoney tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahoney lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoney connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahoney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney scores with a jab.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahoney. That snapped Allen's head back.
Mahoney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the body
so Allen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mahoney pulls Allen in close to his closed guard and prevents Allen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Allen postures up.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Mahoney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whelan Mahoney dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Allen slips a straight right by Mahoney.
Mahoney connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoney.
Mahoney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahoney counters with a straight right hand.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Mahoney lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen slips under a jab from Mahoney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Mahoney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahoney throws a shot to the body.
Allen fails with the takedown
enabling Mahoney to counter with a crisp jab.
Whelan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Allen.
Allen throws a push kick but Mahoney slaps the foot to one side.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahoney lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Mahoney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen defending well as Mahoney loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mahoney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahoney misses the body punch
and Allen counters with a single leg into guard. Mahoney didn't expect that.
Mahoney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mahoney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mahoney wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Mahoney wants to pass the guard but Allen is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahoney in particular looking to stall.
Allen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Mahoney content to stall in guard here.
Allen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mahoney!
Mahoney regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen prevents Mahoney from improving his position.
Mahoney gets full guard.
Allen throws a strike but Mahoney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whelan Mahoney dominated that second round.
That's time! Mahoney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Allen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Allen lands in his opponent's guard.
Allen looking to pass the guard.
Allen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mahoney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mahoney has escaped and now he's on top!
Mahoney stays in close to Allen's body and controls the position.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen trying to control the position.
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahoney controls the pace.
Mahoney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mahoney slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allen controlling the position well.
Mahoney tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Allen is trying to control but can't.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Mahoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mahoney is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Allen wants to control but Mahoney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Mahoney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Allen staying out of range there.
Whelan Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whelan Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoney throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
The fighters circling - Mahoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahoney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whelan Mahoney is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahoney.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Mahoney shows good takedown defense.
Benny Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whelan Mahoney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Mahoney misses with a few strikes there.
Mahoney scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whelan Mahoney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahoney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whelan Mahoney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Drew Pinksy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy cracks Oberream with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pinksy throws a right hand that Oberream ducks under and follows up with a left that Oberream also avoids with ease.
Oberream closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pinksy circles away.
Oberream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinksy manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Pinksy. No joy for Oberream on that attempt.
Pinksy slips under a jab from Oberream.
Oberream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alistar Oberream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oberream scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinksy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oberream.
Pinksy trying to keep a closed guard but Oberream is proving a slippery customer.
Pinksy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oberream not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream wants to control from the top but Pinksy keeps moving.
Oberream looking to pass the guard.
Pinksy keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
Oberream throwing strikes from guard but Pinksy blocks nicely.
Oberream has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oberream loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinksy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oberream.
Pinksy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinksy misses with a low kick as Oberream jumps back.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses.
Oberream throws a body punch but Pinksy moves out of range.
Oberream throws a looping overhand right but Pinksy ducks down to avoid it.
Oberream misses with a combination
and Pinksy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oberream misses with a shot to the body
and Pinksy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Oberream.
Oberream on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oberream misses with a shot to the body
and Pinksy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oberream loads up on a big right hand but Pinksy slips the punch.
Oberream throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pinksy counters with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pinksy as Oberream shoots in.
Drew Pinksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Oberream.
Oberream lands with a shot to the body.
Oberream misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinksy counters with a big head kick but Oberream shrugs it off.
Oberream is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinksy rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oberream throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinksy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinksy throws a nice looking combination but Oberream bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinksy throws a series of punches but Oberream avoids them all with ease.
Drew Pinksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream throws a combination that misses
and Pinksy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oberream misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinksy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinksy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oberream shoots in for a takedown but Pinksy shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut there from Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Pinksy does it's job there.
Oberream throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oberream tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinksy lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oberream swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinksy counters with a straight right hand.
Oberream misses with a combination
and Pinksy counters with a left to the body.
Pinksy cracks Oberream with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oberream misses the body punch
and Pinksy counters with a head kick. That will keep Oberream thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pinksy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Pinksy.
Oberream closes the distance but Pinksy moves to the side
and Pinksy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oberream thinking.
Oberream misses with an uppercut.
Drew Pinksy is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinksy looks to land a combination but Oberream avoids it well.
Pinksy misses with an uppercut. Oberream saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oberream.
Oberream misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinksy counters with a straight right hand.
Oberream misses with a jab to the body
and Pinksy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oberream connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinksy. Pinksy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oberream swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinksy counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Pinksy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oberream doesn't seem phased though.
Oberream is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinksy.
Pinksy lands with a hook. Oberream tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinksy lands a jab-cross combination.
Drew Pinksy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oberream throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinksy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oberream moves in looking to clinch but Pinksy pushes him off.
Pinksy misses with an uppercut. Oberream saw that one coming.
Pinksy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinksy.
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!
Oberream thuds a left hand into Pinksy's body.
Oberream jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oberream lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinksy misses with a body shot
and Oberream holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pinksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pinksy tries to circle away but Oberream has him pinned against the cage.
Pinksy wants to get back to striking at distance but Oberream won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Oberream.
Pinksy working hard to break the clinch.
Pinksy lands an elbow that stopped Oberream in his tracks for a moment.
Pinksy wants to break free but Oberream has control.
Pinksy is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Oberream.
Pinksy manages to break the clinch.
Oberream throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinksy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oberream missing with a left hand there. Pinksy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oberream dives in and grabs Pinksy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinksy pushes down on Oberream's head and hops out.
Oberream throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinksy counters with a one-two to the body.
Oberream on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oberream steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinksy.
Oberream closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream working the ground and pound.
Oberream wants to control but Pinksy is keeping him busy.
Pinksy defending against the ground and pound.
Oberream lands an elbow.
Pinksy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oberream wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oberream working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pinksy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Oberream's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pinksy slips under a jab.
Oberream misses with a jab to the body
letting Pinksy counter with a right hand.
Oberream fails to land the takedown.
Pinksy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oberream swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinksy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
A big left from Oberream misses.
Oberream closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pinksy to the mat! Pinksy manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinksy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oberream slips nicely into half guard.
Oberream seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinksy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oberream seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oberream sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinksy defending well though.
Alistar Oberream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oberream thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinksy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oberream scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oberream performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pinksy won't allow Oberream to pass to mount.
Pinksy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oberream.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oberream throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oberream throwing shots but Pinksy is blocking nicely.
Oberream not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oberream not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oberream closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pinksy to the mat! Pinksy manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oberream with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinksy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream throws a big right hand that misses.
Oberream postures up in Pinksy's guard and throws a big left but Pinksy blocks it.
Oberream is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinksy has wrist control.
Oberream throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinksy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oberream is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinksy has wrist control.
Drew Pinksy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oberream sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinksy's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistar Oberream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinksy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Pinksy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Bourque has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Eugene Albright has been cut.
Bourque lands a jab to the head.
Albright blocks a jab.
Bourque lands with a cross.
A shot to de liver by Bourque. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque digs a good hook to Albright's body.
Bourque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albright throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albright was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourque.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bourque misses with a hook.
Albright tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Bourque.
Albright moves in looking to clinch but Bourque pushes him off.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Albright doesn't manage to clinch there - Bourque circles away.
Albright tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Albright moves away and avoids it.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albright shoots in but Bourque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Bourque.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Albright moves out of range of the strikes.
Albright tries to clinch there but Bourque circles away.
Albright tries to clinch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Albright defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Albright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Albright'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.
Bourque scores with a hook to the body. Albright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourque lands a nice shot that snaps Albright's head back.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Albright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albright tries to clinch up but Bourque circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright slips under a jab from Bourque.
Albright tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bourque misses with a hook.
Bourque lands a lovely overhand right.
Bourque lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lands with a straight right. Albright didn't see that one coming.
Albright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Albright's head but Albright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourque thows a body shot but no joy.
Albright tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourque.
Nice defenses there by Albright.
Bourque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bourque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albright moves forwards but Bourque connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albright staying out of range there.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Albright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Albright controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Albright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bourque stuffs the takedown attempt from Albright. Albright gets slowly back to his feet.
Bourque lands a head shot.
Bourque lands a big right hand that sends Albright crashing to the mat! Bourque stays standing though and waves Albright back to his feet!
Albright is rocked!
Bourque cracks Albright on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Albright falls backwards against the cage. Bourque follows up with more strikes that drop Albright to his knees. Bourque keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Albright! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque retains his lightweight title!
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