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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Juneus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakub Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jones Juneus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaminski misses with a series of wild punches.
Juneus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juneus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaminski to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaminski lands a nice hook to Juneus's body. Juneus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juneus fails with the takedown
and Kaminski counters with a left and a right that stings Juneus.
Kaminski works over Juneus's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juneus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaminski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juneus is rocked!
Kaminski connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Juneus tumbling to the canvas! Kaminski pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Juneus was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jakub Kaminski!
An intense looking Jakub Kaminski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wooooo! That was an amazing fight. Thanks Silva for taking this one. I want to thank my sponsor, Gilop Clothing, my awesome alliance for all the support. I will be back, stronger, faster, and better! Next time you will see Kaminski version 2.0!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salgado comes into the arena with Pissing Razors - You never know blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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133 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos fails to land the takedown.
Salgado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salgado misses with the combination.
Ramos shoots for a takedown but Salgado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salgado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joaquin Salgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos.
Salgado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
Salgado stalks Ramos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramos's face. Ramos staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Salgado does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramos 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 Salgado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salgado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salgado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salgado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramos back to the cage. Salgado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Salgado moves out of range easily.
Salgado throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Salgado looks to land a combination. Ramos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado scores with a nice head shot.
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salgado counters with a nice body shot.
Salgado checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Salgado. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salgado checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Salgado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramos fails with the takedown
letting Salgado counter with a right hand.
Ramos tries a low kick but Salgado avoids it.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot lands for Salgado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Salgado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramos shoots for a takedown but Salgado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salgado misses with a double jab.
Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salgado pinned against the cage. Salgado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joaquin Salgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado lands a jab to the nose.
Ramos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salgado circles away.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Salgado circles away easily
and Salgado counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salgado misses with a series of wild punches.
Joaquin Salgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salgado swinging wildly here.
Salgado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salgado blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salgado defends it nicely.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salgado but Salgado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado with a jab.
Salgado misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salgado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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 Joaquin Salgado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ramos 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.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salgado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salgado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salgado tries to get out of the position.
Salgado keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Ramos trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Ramos being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Ramos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramos has his takedown stuffed
and Salgado counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos fails with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Salgado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joaquin Salgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos.
Ramos with a poor takedown
letting Salgado counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salgado throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramos fails with the takedown
and Salgado counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Salgado misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Salgado - just one landing.
A combination from Salgado does no damage.
Salgado lands a two punch combo.
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown. Salgado tries to sprawl out of it but Ramos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salgado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salgado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salgado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salgado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salgado leaves Ramos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tony Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salgado throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Ramos.
I think Salgado 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Salgado!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clovis Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Click Click Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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330 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clovis Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nunes in his tracks.
Ortiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
A left and a right from Ortiz both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Clovis Nunes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunes.
Nunes throws a low kick, looking for Ortiz's leg but Ortiz calmly moves out of range.
Nunes misses with a kick to the body.
Nunes throws a chopping leg kick but Ortiz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nunes.
Ortiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ortiz moves into full mount! Nunes won't be happy about that!
Ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunes?
Ortiz with the ground and pound from mount.
Nunes is rocked!
Nunes is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortiz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nunes looks gassed!
Nunes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz dominating with strikes here.
Nunes is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz lands a big elbow.
Ortiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nunes is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot lands for Ortiz! Nunes is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz!
Post fight, an emotional SergiO Ortiz said 'Value has been set but you may change it at any point up until your next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Tontyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes to the cage accompanied by Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. Tontyl has chosen La Coka Nostra - Gun in Your Mouth as his entrance music. Bartosz Tontyl will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartosz Tontyl!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tontyl.
Tontyl lands a lovely overhand right.
Tontyl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prokopos clinches up with Tontyl and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Prokopos.
A bit of stalling here from Prokopos.
Tontyl is looking to break free of the clinch but Prokopos has double underhooks.
Prokopos misses with the head strike.
Tontyl blocking some punches.
Tontyl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Prokopos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Prokopos has Tontyl pressed against the cage.
Tontyl swings wildly with an uppercut but Prokopos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos misses with the head strike.
Prokopos leaning against his opponent.
Tontyl breaks the clinch.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tontyl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Prokopos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tontyl gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Prokopos tries to pass to full mount but Tontyl defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tontyl is controlling Prokopos's trapped leg to prevent Prokopos from advancing to side control.
Tontyl trying to control but Prokopos postures up.
Tontyl is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Prokopos is staying active.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Tontyl is defending well.
Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prokopos content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Denny Prokopos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Prokopos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tontyl is trying to escape the position but Prokopos is controlling the position.
Prokopos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tontyl for as long as he can get away with.
Tontyl is looking to regain half guard here but Prokopos keeps moving and retains side control.
Tontyl wants to control but Prokopos postures up.
Prokopos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tontyl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tontyl is trying to work for a sweep but Prokopos has mounted him!
Tontyl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tontyl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopos controlling his opponent.
Tontyl tries to lock up and control but Prokopos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tontyl can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Prokopos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prokopos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tontyl.
Prokopos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tontyl tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prokopos is in Tontyl's guard.
Tontyl is trying to keep Prokopos in close.
Prokopos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tontyl is trying to hold Prokopos in close to prevent damage but Prokopos has managed to pass into half guard.
Tontyl is looking to improve his position.
Prokopos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tontyl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prokopos is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos is controlling the pace.
Tontyl is trying to get back to full guard.
Prokopos not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Denny Prokopos just wasn't active enough.
Tontyl misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tontyl throws a series of punches but Prokopos moves out of range.
Prokopos pushes Tontyl up against the cage in a clinch.
Prokopos misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prokopos.
Come on Prokopos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prokopos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Prokopos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prokopos wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Tontyl.
Prokopos prevents Tontyl from breaking the clinch.
Prokopos struggles to land a body shot inside as Tontyl controls his hands.
Tontyl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prokopos misses with a punch on the inside.
Prokopos misses with a punch on the inside.
Tontyl tries to stall but Prokopos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prokopos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prokopos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tontyl misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tontyl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prokopos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Prokopos misses with a punch to the body.
Tontyl prevents a body shot from Prokopos.
Tontyl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tontyl is trying to break free.
Prokopos leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Prokopos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tontyl tries to sprawl but Prokopos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Prokopos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tontyl defends it well.
Tontyl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prokopos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tontyl.
Prokopos taking a breather here.
Prokopos wants to take a breather but Tontyl manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Prokopos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tontyl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prokopos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tontyl working a defensive guard here.
Prokopos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tontyl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tontyl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prokopos'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tontyl trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prokopos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tontyl.
Nice jab there from Prokopos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos scores with a one two! Tontyl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tontyl stuffs the takedown.
Tontyl misses with a body shot
and Prokopos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prokopos.
Tontyl fails to pull guard.
Tontyl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tontyl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Prokopos.
Prokopos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tontyl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Prokopos.
Prokopos taking a breather.
Bartosz Tontyl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prokopos has a couple of punches blocked by Tontyl.
Come on Prokopos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Prokopos misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tontyl is stalling here.
Tontyl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Prokopos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prokopos 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Prokopos!
Denny Prokopos took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I always thought the removal of toes with a bolt cutter was rather humane '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pray Gaynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Shotokahn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pray Gaynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaynard shoots in and gets a takedown into Shotokahn's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gaynard is working Shotokahn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaynard trying to control but Shotokahn is working from the bottom.
Gaynard is really struggling to control Shotokahn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gaynard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shotokahn keeping moving, preventing Gaynard from controlling successfully.
Gaynard preventing the sweep.
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, due to lack of activity on the part of Pray Gaynard.
A big right from Shotokahn misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shotokahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shotokahn as he avoids it easily.
Shotokahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaynard.
A good leg kick by Shotokahn.
Gaynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Shotokahn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shotokahn thuds his right hand into Gaynard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shotokahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shotokahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaynard manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Gaynard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shotokahn doesn't seem phased though.
Shotokahn throws a series of strikes that have Gaynard backpedaling.
Shotokahn scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn throws a hook but Gaynard avoids it easily.
Gaynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shotokahn.
Gaynard takes one on the button.
Gaynard has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaynard shoots in and drives through. Shotokahn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pray Gaynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaynard 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.
Shotokahn swings for the body but Gaynard moves out of range.
Gaynard slips under a jab from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn lands a really nice looking cross but Gaynard seems unphased.
Shotokahn throws the left hand but Gaynard avoids the punch easily.
Jin Shotokahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Shotokahn as he connects with a hook.
Gaynard fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shotokahn lands with a shot to the body.
Gaynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shotokahn swivels and escapes.
Shotokahn looks to throw the jab but Gaynard is out of range.
Shotokahn works Gaynard's body with a nice hook.
Jin Shotokahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotokahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gaynard doesn't seem bothered though.
Shotokahn closes the distance and clinches.
Shotokahn lands with a light punch inside.
Shotokahn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gaynard wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn pushes Gaynard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaynard has Shotokahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shotokahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shotokahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaynard has had enough of the clinch but Shotokahn keeps him there for the moment.
Gaynard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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!
Shotokahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shotokahn.
Gaynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shotokahn staying out of range there.
Shotokahn moves into range and clinches up with Gaynard.
Shotokahn throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gaynard drives through with a takedown into Shotokahn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shotokahn pulls Gaynard in close to prevent any damage.
Gaynard wants to control from the top but Shotokahn keeps moving.
Gaynard postures up and lands a big shot to Shotokahn's brow.
Gaynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaynard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shotokahn pulls Gaynard in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shotokahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shotokahn looks to land a right hand but Gaynard moved out of range.
Shotokahn tries to clinch
and Gaynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaynard scores with a nice strike.
Gaynard avoids the body shot from Shotokahn.
Gaynard throws a hook but Shotokahn blocks it.
Gaynard lands a lovely overhand right.
Shotokahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shotokahn throws an overhand right that lands on Gaynard's shoulder, as Gaynard tries to avoid the shot.
Gaynard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaynard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gaynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shotokahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaynard moves forwards but Shotokahn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shotokahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaynard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shotokahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaynard.
Shotokahn throws out a powerful jab.
Gaynard avoids the body shot from Shotokahn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaynard. Shotokahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shotokahn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gaynard takes a swing at Shotokahn's ribcage but misses.
Shotokahn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaynards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shotokahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shotokahn throws a looping overhand right but Gaynard ducks down to avoid it.
Gaynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shotokahn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gaynard has time to react.
Gaynard loads up on a big right hand but Shotokahn slips the punch.
Shotokahn cracks Gaynard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gaynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shotokahn.
Gaynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn stuns Gaynard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shotokahn misses with a straight right.
Gaynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shotokahn as he jumps to the side.
Gaynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shotokahn lands a right hook to the body.
Gaynard misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaynard.
Shotokahn lands with a hook. Gaynard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shotokahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jin Shotokahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shotokahn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gaynard eats them both and turns towards Shotokahn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shotokahn moves away.
Shotokahn thuds a left hand into Gaynard's body.
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!
Shotokahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaynard throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Gaynard or perhaps it was just good defense by Shotokahn which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pray Gaynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shotokahn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shotokahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaynard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaynard takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn 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. And we move into the final round!
Gaynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shotokahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaynard throws out the jab.
Shotokahn wants to clinch up but Gaynard keeps it at a distance.
Gaynard ducks under a wild hook from Shotokahn.
Gaynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shotokahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shotokahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaynard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shotokahn as he jumps to the side.
Gaynard throws the left hand but Shotokahn avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaynard.
Shotokahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shotokahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shotokahn lands with a straight right. Gaynard didn't see that one coming.
Shotokahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shotokahn.
Shotokahn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shotokahn avoids the body shot from Gaynard.
Shotokahn lands with a good body shot.
Gaynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shotokahn digs a good body shot into Gaynard's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaynard ducks under a wild hook from Shotokahn.
Gaynard misses with a looping right.
Shotokahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Shotokahn misses.
Gaynard lands a nice looking body shot.
Shotokahn thuds a left hand into Gaynard's body.
Gaynard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shotokahn at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shotokahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shotokahn throws a looping overhand right but Gaynard ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shotokahn.
Gaynard misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaynard.
Shotokahn staying out of range there.
Gaynard slips under a jab.
Shotokahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaynard.
Shotokahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shotokahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaynard circles away.
Shotokahn tries to clinch up but Gaynard circles away and keeps his distance.
Shotokahn tries to clinch up but Gaynard circles away and keeps his distance.
Shotokahn leaves Gaynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pray Gaynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Shotokahn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaynard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shotokahn is fending him off so far but Gaynard persists. Nope, Shotokahn circles away and we're back to standing.
Jin Shotokahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gaynard doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn pushes Gaynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Shotokahn gets through Gaynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shotokahn.
Gaynard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shotokahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaynard is trying to break the clinch but Shotokahn is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaynard looking to slow down the pace here.
Shotokahn lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Shotokahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shotokahn 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Shotokahn!
Jin Shotokahn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cinderella Man By Eminem. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Reis advances to half guard.
Reis moves into full mount! Ryan won't be happy about that!
Reis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Reis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Reis but it's paid off an Ryan is forced to tap! Nice work by Reis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Reis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Rua!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua looking to score a takedown here. Sonnen is defending well but Rua drives through and ends up in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sonnen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rua wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
Sonnen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sonnen working Rua over with strikes here.
Rua slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Rua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Sonnen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua has control of Sonnen's left arm, preventing Sonnen from doing any damage.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rua wants to sweep here but Sonnen controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rua is adopting a defensive guard.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Sonnen trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sonnen trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Rua wants to sweep here but Sonnen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Sonnen 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.
Rua is looking to sweep but instead, Sonnen has passed into half guard.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rua trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen prevents Rua from improving his position.
Sonnen is pressing down on Rua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rua is holding on for now.
Rua trying to control from the bottom.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sonnen is thwarting Rua's attempts to control the position.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
Sonnen is thwarting Rua's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sonnen's back!
Rua is throwing shots to the body but Sonnen manages to wriggle free. Rua pounces on him again and ends up in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Rua with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua throwing strikes but missing.
Rua landing some decent shots from guard.
Rua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Sonnen down.
Sonnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rua gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Rua isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua postures up.
Rua trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Rua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sonnen was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua scoring with some ground and pound.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua throws a big elbow that misses.
Rua postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rua is controlling him.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sonnen looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rua is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen throws a strike there. Rua manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sonnen.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonnen is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lyoto Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Chael Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua 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.
Rua with a nice head shot there.
Rua scoring with some ground and pound.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rua scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Rua pushes down on Sonnen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rua thows a huge punch but Sonnen dodges it nicely.
Rua looks to land a strike but Sonnen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rua throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sonnen passes into half guard.
Rua trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is concentrating on defense, preventing Sonnen from advancing position.
Sonnen controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lyoto Rua hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Rua scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonnen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rua after a bit of a struggle.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Rua pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rua is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sonnen to the mat. Sonnen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Rua is working Sonnen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen controlling the position.
Rua landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonnen has his hands on Rua's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rua.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Rua!
A very excited looking Lyoto Rua made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ratamahatta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawashima lands a nice hook to Sousa's body. Sousa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawashima drops Sousa with a beautiful combination! Sousa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kawashima is looking for the KO!
It looks like Thiago Sousa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Kawashima catches Sousa right on the button with a cross.
Sousa is rocked!
Sousa walks straight into a right hand from Kawashima - that's dropped him! Kawashima jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sousa from any more punishment! Sousa complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eiji Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RMC - Rio Mma Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelio comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. Marco Aurelio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Nogueira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nogueira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aurelio connects with a crisp jab.
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aurelio lands a big right hand that sends Nogueira crashing to the mat! Aurelio stays standing though and waves Nogueira back to his feet!
Nogueira is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Nogueira is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelio finish him?
Aurelio drops Nogueira with a big left hand! Nogueira is injured, injured bad! Aurelio jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Aurelio!
Marco Aurelio gave a mention to RMC - Rio Mma Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Penn!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanomtom throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Dog Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a good cross that connects.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn darts in and clinches Khanomtom up against the cage.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Penn lands a body shot.
Khanomtom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penn tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanomtom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khanomtom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Khanomtom is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Khanomtom.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanomtom as Penn tries to tie him up.
Khanomtom can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn is pushing Khanomtom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khanomtom is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Khanomtom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khanomtom avoiding damage as Penn throws knees to the body.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khanomtom up against the cage.
Khanomtom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Penn.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn stalls.
Khanomtom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Khanomtom misses with a punch to the body.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khanomtom blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Khanomtom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Khanomtom throws an elbow that misses.
Khanomtom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Khanomtom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Khanomtom looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanomtom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khanomtom working hard to break the clinch.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Khanomtom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Khanomtom lands but Penn takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khanomtom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khanomtom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Khanomtom misses.
Penn tries to clinch but Khanomtom is having none of it.
Khanomtom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khanomtom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Khanomtom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Penn 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Kaoklai Khanomtom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khanomtom thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn moves out of range as Khanomtom throws a body kick.
Khanomtom misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Khanomtom swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
Dog Penn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Khanomtom to work.
Khanomtom tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khanomtom tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Khanomtom moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn tries to clinch but Khanomtom is having none of it.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn has closed the distance and engaged Khanomtom in a clinch.
Penn tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but Khanomtom blocks with his arms.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khanomtom's face.
Khanomtom managing to block the knees to the body from Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Penn to work.
Khanomtom digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Penn tries to land knees in the clinch but Khanomtom avoids the damage to the body.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khanomtom missing with knees to the body.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khanomtom up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khanomtom blocks it with crossed arms.
Khanomtom lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Penn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Penn.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khanomtom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khanomtom breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn forces Khanomtom back against the cage and clinches.
Penn blocks a body shot from Khanomtom.
A short right from Khanomtom on the inside.
Khanomtom landing knees to the body.
Penn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Penn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khanomtom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn clinches up with Khanomtom and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanomtom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanomtom as Penn tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Khanomtom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick
and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands an uppercut.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Khanomtom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khanomtom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khanomtom lands a left hand.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Penn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penn tries to stall but Khanomtom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khanomtom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanomtom is stalling here.
Khanomtom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Khanomtom coming out on top.
Khanomtom rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Khanomtom managing to block the knees to the body from Penn.
Khanomtom managing to block the knees to the body from Penn.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Khanomtom.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Khanomtom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khanomtom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Penn walks into a jab.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom scores with a head kick. Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khanomtom clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penn is rocked!
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khanomtom.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Khanomtom finish him?
Khanomtom lands a jab.
Penn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Khanomtom lands a right hand from hell, dropping Penn. Khanomtom pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaoklai Khanomtom!
Kaoklai Khanomtom retains his lightweight title!
Kaoklai Khanomtom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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