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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Mont Alvernne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ference Gabor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mont Alvernne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Gabor has chosen Vendetta as his entrance music. Charlie Mont Alvernne 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Mont Alvernne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ference Gabor!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabor has his takedown stuffed
and Mont Alvernne counters with a takedown into side control.
Mont Alvernne trying to control the position but Gabor is working away.
Mont Alvernne looking to control but instead Gabor has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mont Alvernne is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabor is not content to let Mont Alvernne control the position.
Mont Alvernne wants to work for an arm triangle but Gabor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mont Alvernne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mont Alvernne is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabor is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne seems to be working for a kimura but Gabor defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne is looking for a kimura here.
Mont Alvernne tries to pass to full mount but Gabor defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Mont Alvernne dominated that round.
That's time! Mont Alvernne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabor shoots in looking for a takedown but Mont Alvernne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gabor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gabor.
Gabor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charlie Mont Alvernne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ference Gabor.
Gabor misses with a takedown attempt
and Mont Alvernne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gabor, up you get!
Gabor misses with a takedown
and Mont Alvernne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ference Gabor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mont Alvernne is in close to Gabor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mont Alvernne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gabor wants to stand and escape but Mont Alvernne is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabor pushes Mont Alvernne off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mont Alvernne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gabor is fending him off so far but Mont Alvernne persists. Nope, Gabor circles away and we're back to standing.
Gabor misses with a takedown attempt
so Mont Alvernne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gabor is looking to stand up but Mont Alvernne isn't so interested in that idea.
Mont Alvernne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabor's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gabor pushes Mont Alvernne off and gets back to his feet.
Gabor shoots in but Mont Alvernne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mont Alvernne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gabor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mont Alvernne's guard! Nice work there by Gabor!
Gabor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabor throws a big right hand that misses.
Mont Alvernne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gabor defends well.
Gabor drops back looking for a leg! Mont Alvernne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mont Alvernne manages to kick Gabor off! Gabor jumps back into Mont Alvernne's guard.
Gabor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabor wants to control from the top but Mont Alvernne keeps moving.
Gabor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Mont Alvernne dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gabor shoots in but no luck this time.
Mont Alvernne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gabor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gabor wants to get back to his feet but Mont Alvernne drags him back down.
Mont Alvernne is trying to get an arm triangle but Gabor is defending well.
Mont Alvernne is putting a hurting on Gabor here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gabor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mont Alvernne's guard! Nice work there by Gabor!
Mont Alvernne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mont Alvernne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabor drops back looking for a leg! Mont Alvernne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mont Alvernne manages to kick Gabor off! Gabor jumps back into Mont Alvernne's guard.
Gabor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mont Alvernne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gabor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mont Alvernne looking for a guillotine here but Gabor defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gabor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Charlie Mont Alvernne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gabor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mont Alvernne is keeping the position for now.
Mont Alvernne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabor scoring with some ground and pound.
Mont Alvernne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabor is aware though and is defending well.
Gabor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mont Alvernne's head.
Mont Alvernne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mont Alvernne keeping full guard, as Gabor tries to pass.
Mont Alvernne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabor tries to free his leg and advance position but Mont Alvernne is retaining full guard.
Mont Alvernne looking for a guillotine here but Gabor defends easily.
Gabor drops back looking for a leg! Mont Alvernne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mont Alvernne manages to kick Gabor off! Gabor jumps back into Mont Alvernne's guard.
Mont Alvernne looking for a guillotine here but Gabor defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gabor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mont Alvernne's guard.
Ference Gabor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mont Alvernne has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mont Alvernne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mont Alvernne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mont Alvernne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabor tries to free his leg and advance position but Mont Alvernne is retaining full guard.
Mont Alvernne is looking to sinch up a triangle. Gabor throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mont Alvernne's body to avoid the submission. Mont Alvernne has instead reached around Gabor's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mont Alvernne arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charlie Mont Alvernne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daigon Kins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kins comes to the cage accompanied by . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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159 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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World class boxer
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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, Daigon Kins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke Cage!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kins misses with a wild body shot.
Kins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kins throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Kins connects with a nice looking jab.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kins circles away.
Kins throws a good cross that connects.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kins.
Kins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Kins.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kins lands an overhand right.
Daigon Kins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage is rocked!
Cage shoots for a takedown but Kins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cage is still on wobbly legs! Can Kins finish him?
Cage tries to clinch up
and Kins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cage manages to get himself to full guard.
Cage seems to have recovered his senses.
Kins wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cage working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kins gets to his feet - Cage follows without any prompting.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kins.
Kins lands a nice shot that snaps Cage's head back.
Kins slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cage moves out of range as Kins strikes.
Daigon Kins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cage throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kins.
Cage misses with a hook.
Kins throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kins.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Kins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kins misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Kins blocks a head kick by Cage.
Cage walks into a left hand.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kins takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kins has time to react.
Kins looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Kins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kins looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Kins misses with a left hand
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kins throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kins throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Kins swings widly with a right hand
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Kins backing up. Kins nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Kins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daigon Kins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cage.
Cage drops an elbow to the side of Kins's head.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kins controlling the position for now.
Cage stops Kins from getting back to his feet.
Cage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cage.
Cage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cage.
Kins is staying active underneath Cage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cage.
Ground and pound from Cage.
Cage is trying to control the action in half guard but Kins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kins is looking for a sweep. Cage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kins wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to pass the guard but Kins defending well.
Cage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kins tries to kick Cage off but Cage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kins's head.
Cage thows a huge punch but Kins dodges it nicely.
Cage is trying to control the action in half guard but Kins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kins is defending against the submission attempts here by Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cage.
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kins is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold.
Cage wants to pass the guard but Kins is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to control. Kins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kins wants to get back to his feet.
Kins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Cage there.
Kins pushes Cage off looking to stand but Cage dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kins to regain full guard.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Kins blocks nicely.
Cage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kins throws an off balance right hand
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand.
Kins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kins misses with a straight left.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kins.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kins.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Cage misses.
Kins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
Cage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kins lunges at Cage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cage's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kins catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kins scores with a jab to the body.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Kins saw that one coming.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Kins.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daigon Kins is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kins just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kins.
Cage misses with a right hand
and Kins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Cage misses.
Cage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kins lunges at Cage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cage's hand.
Cage lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kins misses with a straight left.
Cage throws a hook but Kins blocks it.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Kins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kins cracks Cage with a good jab.
Kins misses with a lunging right hand
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kins circles away.
Daigon Kins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Cage.
Kins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage ducks right into an uppercut from Kins.
Nice cross by Kins.
Jab by Cage.
Kins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kins lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kins cracks Cage with an open hand slap.
Kins throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Cage misses with a hook. Kins ducked under it nicely.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kins tries to clinch up.
A big right from Kins misses.
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!
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Kins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kins keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daigon Kins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daigon Kins!
Daigon Kins made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis St.Hubbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hubbins. St.Hubbins has chosen Age of Pamparius as his entrance music. Lewis St.Hubbins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis St.Hubbins!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St.Hubbins wants to slow Magnum down by chopping away at his legs.
St.Hubbins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick from St.Hubbins.
St.Hubbins closes the distance and clinches.
Magnum wants to break free but St.Hubbins has control.
St.Hubbins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St.Hubbins taking a breather.
Magnum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnum avoids the body shot from St.Hubbins.
St.Hubbins lands an overhand right.
It looks like Pete Magnum has been cut.
Magnum avoids a kick to the body.
St.Hubbins throws a hook but Magnum blocks it.
Magnum blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnum misses with a series of wild punches.
St.Hubbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by St.Hubbins. That's going to slow Magnum down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St.Hubbins with a jab.
St.Hubbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnum is just out of range.
St.Hubbins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from St.Hubbins.
Pete Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St.Hubbins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from St.Hubbins.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
Magnum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
St.Hubbins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magnum on the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for St.Hubbins.
St.Hubbins throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Magnum tumbling to the canvas!
Magnum is rocked!
Magnum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnum tries to get out of the position.
St.Hubbins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Magnum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St.Hubbins on the ground.
St.Hubbins passes Magnum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magnum seems to have got his legs back now.
Magnum is in trouble now - St.Hubbins has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St.Hubbins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pete Magnum's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St.Hubbins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Magnum! More shots from St.Hubbins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis St.Hubbins!
A relieved looking Lewis St.Hubbins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Duke Justice was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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158 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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29
152 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Sung il!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Justice!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sung il.
Justice tests Sung il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sung il doesn't seem bothered though.
Sung il fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Justice lands a nice looking body shot.
Sung il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Sung il shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justice pinned against the cage. Justice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Sung il. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sung il manages to avoid it.
Sung il drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sung il decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Justice gets back to full guard.
Sung il passes Justice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sung il is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Sung il is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Justice wants to improve his position but Sung il is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung il moves nicely into side control.
Sung il working away.
Sung il taking a break here but Justice is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sung il is looking for a kimura here.
Sung il is just content to waste time from the top position. Justice takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il won't allow Justice to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung il stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justice controls Sung il momentarily but Sung il frees himself.
Sung il pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung il won't allow Justice to sweep him here.
Sung il trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kim Sung il just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Justice as Sung il shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sung il shoots for a double leg takedown but Justice sprawls well. He's pushed Sung il's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Justice. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Sung il will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sung il avoids the body shot from Justice.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Justice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sung il at a distance.
Sung il misses with a takedown
and Justice counters with a left and a right that stings Sung il.
Danga de danga de dang - Justice scores with a four punch combination!
Justice lands a body shot.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Justice lands a nice looking body shot.
Justice with a hook.
Justice scores with a body shot.
Duke Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sung il.
Sung il throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sung il off to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Duke Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sung il.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sung il moves away.
Justice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sung il rather than just go for the knockout.
Justice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justice swings for the body but Sung il moves out of range.
A jab from Justice finds it's way through Sung il's defenses.
Sung il closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Sung il pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Sung il. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sung il shoots for a takedown but Justice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Justice works Sung il's body with a nice hook.
Justice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justice throws a series of punches but Sung il moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sung il moves away.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Sung il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justice looks for the body kick but Sung il saw that one coming.
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!
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sung il shoots in looking for a takedown but Justice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sung il's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Justice slaps away a takedown attempt from Sung il, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice gets a takedown into half guard.
Sung il wants to control but Justice is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justice pulls his head out easily.
Justice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Justice is taking a breather. Sung il says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Justice wants to control but Sung il is keeping him busy.
Justice wants to pass to mount but Sung il is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sung il's head.
Sung il looking for submissions off his back.
Kim Sung il overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Justice trying to control the action but Sung il is working from the bottom.
Justice throwing shots but Sung il is blocking nicely.
Sung il is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Justice scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sung il keeps working.
Sung il on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Justice moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sung il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sung il closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sung il lands in his opponent's guard.
Justice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Justice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sung il showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sung il drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Justice dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Sung il had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justice defends it easily.
Justice trying to control but Sung il is working from the bottom.
Justice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sung il works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sung il works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to control from the top but Sung il keeps moving.
Justice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Justice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Sung il is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sung il takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sung il manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung il looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sung il wants to control but Justice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il is staying active underneath Justice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Justice is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Justice is thwarting Sung il's attempts to control the position.
Justice stalling away here and it's allowed Sung il to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sung il is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justice is aware though and is defending well.
Justice passes Sung il's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Justice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sung il actively working from the bottom here.
Justice tries to pass to full mount but Sung il defends it.
Sung il taking some punishment here, with Justice in his half guard.
Justice is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sung il has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Justice escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Justice!
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justice 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Justice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Said (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad To the Bone. Kareem Said could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nolan Sackett's chin.
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220 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kareem Said!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Said is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Said throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Said rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Said 's knee.
Said is looking to clinch.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Said.
Sackett with a hook.
Said takes one on the button.
Said tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Said takes one to the side of the head.
Said fails to land with a series of punches.
Said looks to clinch
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Said misses with a straight left.
Said takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Said misses the shot to the body.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Said's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Said tries to clinch
and Sackett counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Said's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sackett looking to pass the guard.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Said is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Said has wrist control.
Sackett throws a strike but Said rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Said wants to stand and escape but instead Sackett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Said looking to control.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett postures up in Said's guard and throws a big left but Said blocks it.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett postures up in Said's guard and throws a big left but Said blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sackett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Said is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Said has escaped and now he's on top!
Said wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Said would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said looking to pass the guard.
Said showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Said's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kareem Said wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Said.
Said fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sackett, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett 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.
Said throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Said rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Said takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Said looks to clinch
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Said misses with a hook.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Said.
Said misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Said tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Said wants to clinch but Sackett slips to the side
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Said takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sackett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Said takes one to the chin there.
Kareem Said seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Said misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Said. Those never looked like landing.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett lands a jab to Said's midsection.
Said darts in trying to clinch
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Said tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Said doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Said wants to clinch.
Said tries to clinch
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Said tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said closes the distance but Sackett moves to the side
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett cracks Said with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Said is rocked!
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Said is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kareem Said is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sackett counters with a left and a right... And another left! Said is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aka Sutmasnabela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Kiedis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
165 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Kiedis!
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, Aka Sutmasnabela!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sutmasnabela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiedis finds it's way round the side to connect with Sutmasnabela's head.
Sutmasnabela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kiedis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiedis lands a nice looking body shot.
Sutmasnabela blocks a leg kick.
Sutmasnabela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutmasnabela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiedis counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Sutmasnabela is predictable there
and Kiedis counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiedis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sutmasnabela avoids the head kick by Kiedis.
Kiedis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sutmasnabela. That did some damage!
Sutmasnabela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiedis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiedis cracks the inside of Sutmasnabela's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela drives through and clinches with Kiedis against the cage.
Sutmasnabela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiedis prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiedis.
Kiedis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnny Kiedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aka Sutmasnabela.
A head punch on the inside from Kiedis fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiedis.
Kiedis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiedis wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis struggles to land a body shot inside as Sutmasnabela controls his hands.
Sutmasnabela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sutmasnabela stalling the fight.
Kiedis misses with some punches.
Kiedis manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kiedis, right into the meat.
Kiedis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnny Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiedis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiedis scores with a leg kick.
Sutmasnabela looks gassed!
Kiedis thumps Sutmasnabela with a low kick.
Kiedis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiedis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kiedis lands a big head kick that sends Sutmasnabela tumbling to the mat! Kiedis takes a step backwards and waves Sutmasnabela back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sutmasnabela is rocked!
It looks like Aka Sutmasnabela has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Kiedis - that's a beauty! Sutmasnabela is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kiedis can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Kiedis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes's entrance music is Johnny Cash - Aint no Grave. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vera's choice of entrance music: call to prayer. 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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220 lbs
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202 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Vera!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera thows a body shot but no joy.
Vera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magalhaes. That did some damage!
Vera delivers a nice body kick.
Vera throws a push kick but Magalhaes slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magalhaes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magalhaes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vera.
Vera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vera throws a solid leg kick but Magalhaes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vera.
Magalhaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a good, hard body kick but Magalhaes shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera tries to work over Magalhaes's front leg with a kick but Magalhaes checks it.
Vera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magalhaes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera throws a leg kick but Magalhaes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Vera blocks the leg kick.
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Magalhaes slips the punch.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera thuds his shin into the meat of Magalhaes's side.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Vera connects with a leg kick. Magalhaes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vera cracks the inside of Magalhaes's front leg.
Magalhaes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vera feints and then cracks Magalhaes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magalhaes down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magalhaes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Vera.
Magalhaes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vera - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vera.
Magalhaes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vera.
Vera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Magalhaes shoots in but Vera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dominic Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Magalhaes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vera connects with an inside leg kick.
Magalhaes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Magalhaes 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.
Vera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vera lands an overhand right.
Vera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vera scores with a nice head shot.
Magalhaes is rocked!
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Magalhaes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Vera tenderised Magalhaes's leg. Magalhaes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magalhaes seems to have got his legs back now.
Vera throws a good cross that connects.
Vera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magalhaess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vera connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vera lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vera with a hook.
Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Vera pushes Magalhaes away with a front kick.
Vera scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vera feints and then cracks Magalhaes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magalhaes down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera lands a big head kick that sends Magalhaes tumbling to the mat! Vera takes a step backwards and waves Magalhaes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magalhaes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Magalhaes like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Magalhaes from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Vera!
In his post fight interview, Dominic Vera gave a big smile as he said 'I want to crumble roofies up, put em your drink and rape you unconscious... You unsanitary filthy-pig whore'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Bartleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Sergio Lesnar Theme song !. Sergio Lesnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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288 lbs
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225 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Bartleby!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar scores a takedown into full mount!
Lesnar prevents Bartleby from getting the reversal.
Lesnar throwing strikes here but Bartleby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bartleby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lesnar looking to finish Bartleby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bartleby!
Lesnar controlling the position easily from mount.
Lesnar trying to control but Bartleby is having none of it.
Bartleby is trying desperately to improve position.
Bartleby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar working for a guillotine from mount but Bartleby is in no mood to give up.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartleby regains half guard.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartleby defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bartleby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartleby defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartleby wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bartleby is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Bartleby is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartleby is trying to get back to full guard.
Bartleby wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Bartleby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bartleby!
Lesnar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bartleby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bartleby is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartleby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Bartleby is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar in side control, throwing shots but Bartleby defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bartleby defending against the ground and pound.
Bartleby struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartleby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bartleby is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Bartleby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartleby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartleby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartleby circles away.
Bartleby misses with a takedown
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartleby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bartleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Bartleby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnar swivels and escapes.
Sergio Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Bartleby.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartleby circles away.
Bartleby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartleby.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Marcus Bartleby has been cut.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body.
Bartleby is breathing heavily.
Bartleby can't break the clinch.
Lesnar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bartleby's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar is struggling to control the position.
Lesnar tightens his grip and picks Bartleby up, before dumping him to the ground. Bartleby manages to land in guard.
Lesnar pushes down on Bartleby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bartleby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnar.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bartleby pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bartleby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnar.
Bartleby wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control the action in half guard but Bartleby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lesnar is really struggling to control Bartleby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bartleby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bartleby is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
Sergio Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Bartleby with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartleby drops his hands momentarily and Lesnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lesnar rushes Bartleby and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bartleby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lesnar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartleby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesnar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lesnar gets underhooks to prevent Bartleby's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Bartleby's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice shot lands for Lesnar.
Bartleby misses with a takedown
and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartleby walks into a jab.
Bartleby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.
Sergio Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartleby drives through with a takedown into Lesnar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lesnar pulls Bartleby in close to his closed guard and prevents Bartleby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartleby defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartleby stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sergio Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bartleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar pulls Bartleby in close to his closed guard and prevents Bartleby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bartleby trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sergio Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lesnar controlling the position.
Bartleby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Sergio Lesnar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bartleby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bartleby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartleby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bartleby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lesnar is controlling Bartleby's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lesnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bartleby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bartleby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bartleby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marcus Bartleby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartleby manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Lesnar!
An out of breath Sergio Lesnar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joulu Pukki's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Pukki moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pukki. Pukki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pukki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pukki.
Pukki swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pukki. Pukki obviously looking to wear him down.
Pukki throws a big shot that misses.
Pukki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pukki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pukki.
Jones lands with a straight right. Pukki didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Pukki throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones gets caught napping as Pukki dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pukki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pukki is controlling him.
Pukki wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Pukki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pukki on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joulu Pukki.
Pukki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pukki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Pukki looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Pete Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Pukki.
Jones swings for the body but Pukki moves out of range.
Pukki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Pukki shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pete Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pukki.
Pukki takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Pukki misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pukki moves out of range.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Pukki misses with a hook.
Pukki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki misses with a body punch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Pukki staying out of range there.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Pukki's leg but Pukki calmly moves out of range.
Pukki throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Pukki connects with a body shot.
Pukki misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones swings for the body but Pukki moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones looks to land a combination but Pukki avoids it well.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Pukki fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones slips a jab from Pukki.
Pukki misses with a straight right.
Pukki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Pukki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pukki trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Pukki looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joulu Pukki.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pukki was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Pukki missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones blocks a head kick by Pukki.
A clash of legs there as Pukki blocks the low kick.
Pukki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pukki.
Pukki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pukki swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukki misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Pukki misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pukki. Those never looked like landing.
Pukki misses with a few strikes there.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Pukki is breathing heavily.
Pukki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pukki. Pukki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pukki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones slips under a jab.
Pete Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Pukki.
Pukki tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Pukki shoots in.
Pukki shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pukki.
Pukki slips a jab from Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Pukki avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pukki lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones clobbers Pukki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pukki.
Pete Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pukki slips under a jab.
Pukki swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
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!
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Pukki throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones cracks Pukki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Pukki thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pukki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pukki throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pukki.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pukki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Pukki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Pukki throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Pukki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Pukki pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pukki controlling the action here.
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pukki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pukki works his way into full mount!
Pete Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Pukki's attempts to control the action.
Joulu Pukki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joulu Pukki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Pukki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones tries to escape but Pukki is in control.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pukki.
The ground and pound from Pukki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheick Kongo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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271 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yokida Matae!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Matae.
Matae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongo.
Kongo misses with a low kick.
Matae looks to land a combination but Kongo avoids it well.
Matae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Matae.
Matae clinches up against the cage.
Matae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matae struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Matae lands a nice uppercut.
Matae can't find room to land a body shot as Kongo controls the action.
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kongo.
Matae misses with a punch on the inside.
Matae presses Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kongo - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
Kongo lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Matae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matae scores with a hook to the body.
Matae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongo or not.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Matae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
A short right from Matae.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matae digs a right hand into Kongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kongo's gas tank.
Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matae works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Matae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matae throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Matae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matae has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matae.
Matae tries to throw a body punch but Kongo avoids it by throwing Matae back against the cage.
Matae misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matae struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Kongo lands a right hand.
Matae lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Matae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matae misses with a body punch.
Matae pushes Kongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Matae.
Matae lands a right hand.
Matae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Matae.
Matae lands with a short shot to the head.
Matae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Matae drops Kongo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kongo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kongo is rocked!
Matae dips a shoulder and cracks Kongo with a mighty uppercut! Kongo falls back against the cage and Matae unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kongo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Matae screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokida Matae!
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