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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edson Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skjelbred is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad To The Bone. John Skjelbred has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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124 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skjelbred misses with a wild combination.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Skjelbred tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
Skjelbred throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Skjelbred displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Junior.
John Skjelbred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skjelbred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Junior.
Skjelbred thumps Junior with a low kick.
Skjelbred misses with a body shot.
Skjelbred throws a head kick that misses.
Skjelbred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Skjelbred with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior tries to sprawl but Skjelbred drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skjelbred is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skjelbred on the ground.
Skjelbred is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Junior!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skjelbred controlling his opponent.
Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skjelbred putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Junior tries to lock up and control but Skjelbred gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skjelbred scoring with strikes but Junior is staying in there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skjelbred landing strikes from the mount.
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.
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Skjelbred working for a guillotine from mount but Junior is in no mood to give up.
Junior stops Skjelbred from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Skjelbred cracks Junior with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior working to try and regain half guard.
Junior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skjelbred is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
Skjelbred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Skjelbred is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior trying to control but Skjelbred postures up.
Skjelbred is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Skjelbred is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
Junior punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Skjelbred dominated that round.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skjelbred pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior misses with a takedown
and Skjelbred counters with a single leg into guard. Junior didn't expect that.
Skjelbred advances to half guard.
Junior trying to get back to full guard but Skjelbred takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Junior has given up his back. Will we see Skjelbred going for some submissions?
Junior tries to break free.
Well, with Skjelbred on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Junior is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Skjelbred connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Junior to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior fending off the submission attempt from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred working for a choke but Junior is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skjelbred looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skjelbred has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Junior has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Skjelbred looking for the choke from the back.
Skjelbred wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
Junior controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skjelbred. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Junior defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skjelbred's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to escape but Skjelbred has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Junior showing good submission defense here.
Junior looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Skjelbred has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Skjelbred is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Junior knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Junior for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred gets his hands free as Junior looks to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Skjelbred go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Skjelbred tries to keep control of the position but Junior is staying busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Skjelbred looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Skjelbred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Junior throws a low kick but Skjelbred avoids it.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Skjelbred saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skjelbred but Skjelbred pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skjelbred lands with a nice body kick.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skjelbred cracks Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skjelbred throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skjelbred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skjelbred has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skjelbred misses with a double jab.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Skjelbred saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skjelbred scores with a jab. Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skjelbred has Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Skjelbred looking for a takedown.
Skjelbred tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skjelbred goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Skjelbred has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skjelbred dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Skjelbred's head and hops out.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Skjelbred throws a combination. Junior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skjelbred lands a nice shot that snaps Junior's head back.
Junior tries to clinch but Skjelbred is having none of it.
Skjelbred fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior throws a wild body kick that Skjelbred sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skjelbred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skjelbred is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skjelbred forces his way into half guard.
Junior taking some punishment here, with Skjelbred in his half guard.
John Skjelbred 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.
Skjelbred prevents Junior from improving his position.
Skjelbred seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior is trying to control the position but Skjelbred postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skjelbred is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Skjelbred hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Skjelbred. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Skjelbred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skjelbred 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Skjelbred!
An out of breath John Skjelbred 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salgado is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pissing Razors - You never know. Joaquin Salgado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Solid chin |
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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, Mark Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela tries to clinch there but Salgado circles away.
Salgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Salgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Salgado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salgado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuusela counters by clinching up.
Kuusela lands a shoulder strike.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath Salgado's ribcage. Salgado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela swings wildly with an uppercut but Salgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuusela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuusela can't find room to land a body shot as Salgado controls the action.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuusela can't find room to land a body shot as Salgado controls the action.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salgado's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela has Salgado pressed against the cage, preventing Salgado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuusela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuusela lands a shot to the body.
Salgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salgado fails to pull guard.
Kuusela works on Salgado's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuusela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuusela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado prevents a body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela presses Salgado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salgado is on top in guard.
Kuusela wants to get back to his feet but Salgado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuusela keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kuusela wants to stand but Salgado is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Salgado.
Salgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuusela tries to clinch there but Salgado circles away.
Salgado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuusela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kuusela dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salgado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salgado tries to bum rush Kuusela with a series of wild strikes but Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salgado throws a series of punches but Kuusela moves out of range.
Salgado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela wants to clinch up but Salgado keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela moves into the clinch.
Kuusela misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salgado.
Salgado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuusela walks away with a smile on his face. Salgado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salgado throws a series of punches but Kuusela moves out of range.
Salgado misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kuusela fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salgado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salgado jabs Kuusela right on the nose. Kuusela blinks but takes it well.
Salgado fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Salgado. Those never looked like landing.
Kuusela rushes Salgado and presses him up against the cage.
Kuusela tries to work over Salgado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with a body punch.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuusela has a couple of punches blocked by Salgado.
Kuusela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela can't find room to land a body shot as Salgado controls the action.
Kuusela lands with a right to the head.
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Salgado controls his hands.
Kuusela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuusela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuusela misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Salgado controls his hands.
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salgado is trying to break the clinch but Kuusela has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kuusela dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Salgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuusela clinches up with Salgado and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuusela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuusela lands an uppercut.
Kuusela lands a right hand.
Salgado blocking some punches.
Kuusela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuusela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salgado tries to pull guard but Kuusela won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salgado's elbow.
Salgado blocks a body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Salgado controls his hands.
Kuusela misses with some punches.
Kuusela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joaquin Salgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela tries a body shot but Salgado blocks it.
Kuusela misses with a punch on the inside.
Mark Kuusela has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Salgado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salgado.
Kuusela lands a body shot.
Kuusela struggles to land a body shot inside as Salgado controls his hands.
Kuusela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuusela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuusela is working Salgado over against the cage.
Kuusela can't find room to land a body shot as Salgado controls the action.
Kuusela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salgado's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado prevents a body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a head punch that misses.
Salgado is trying to push Kuusela away but Kuusela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuusela tries to throw a body punch but Salgado avoids it by throwing Kuusela back against the cage.
Kuusela misses with the head strike.
Kuusela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Kuusela.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuusela.
Kuusela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela misses with a body punch.
Salgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
Salgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salgado.
Salgado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuusela.
Salgado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salgado is trying to break the clinch but Kuusela is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusela misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Kuusela.
A head punch on the inside from Salgado fails to land.
Salgado tries to throw a body punch but Kuusela avoids it by throwing Salgado back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kuusela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuusela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kuusela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Mozee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by i kill people. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
17 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Mozee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emir is defended easily by Mozee.
Mozee throws a combination. Emir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Fatih Emir has been cut.
Mozee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emir counters by moving into the clinch.
Mozee is trying to push Emir away but Emir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emir goes for a takedown attempt but Mozee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emir.
Daniel Mozee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatih Emir.
Mozee throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mozee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice straight punches there by Mozee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mozee.
Mozee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mozee's waist but Mozee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emir off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir fails with a takedown attempt.
Fatih Emir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emir closes the distance and clinches up with Mozee, looking for a takedown. Emir pushes Mozee against the cage but Mozee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mozee tests Emir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Fatih Emir's cut even more.
Emir avoids the body shot from Mozee.
Mozee misses with a looping right.
Mozee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mozee cracks Emir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emir dives in and grabs Mozee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mozee pushes down on Emir's head and hops out.
No luck for Emir with that takedown attempt.
Mozee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emir's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Emir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mozee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emir scrambles back to his feet.
Emir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mozee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emir somewhat.
Emir looks gassed!
Mozee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emir manages to avoid it.
Mozee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mozee throws a right and a left that Emir avoids nicely.
Mozee lands a jab to Emir's midsection.
Mozee lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Mozee catches Emir right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Fatih Emir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mozee scores with a shot to the body.
Emir ducks right into an uppercut from Mozee.
Mozee cracks a nice hook into Emir's ribs.
Emir is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mozee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Emir.
Mozee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emir needs to keep his hands up - Mozee had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir takes one on the button.
Emir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emir is rocked!
Fatih Emir's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mozee stuns Emir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emir is still on wobbly legs! Can Mozee finish him?
Mozee scores with a sloppy right hand. Emir should have avoided that one.
Mozee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mozee drops Emir with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mozee follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mozee!
Daniel Mozee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RMC - Rio Mma Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freire comes to the cage accompanied by Havoc. Rafa Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire has a takedown stuffed.
Freire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freire misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patricio Freire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freire blocks a head kick by Silva.
Freire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freire is breathing heavily.
Freire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freire walks into a left hand.
It looks like Patricio Freire has been cut.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freire's sensitive parts.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freire. That did some damage!
Freire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Whack! Silva lands a heavy head kick that drops Freire. The ref tackles Silva to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Freire was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro de le Fe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veni Domine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de le Fe comes to the cage accompanied by Smack my bitch up. Domine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pagan's Mind - Through Osiris Eyes . 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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29
201 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro de le Fe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veni Domine!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de le Fe throws a chopping leg kick but Domine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Domine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Domine is looking to clinch.
de le Fe scores with a jab to the body.
Domine moves into range and connects with a jab.
de le Fe slips a jab from Domine.
Domine slips under a jab from de le Fe.
de le Fe takes a swing at Domine's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de le Fe scores with a shot to the body.
de le Fe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Domine lands a nice hook to de le Fe's body. de le Fe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
de le Fe thows a body shot but no joy.
Domine cracks de le Fe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Domine doesn't manage to clinch there - de le Fe circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de le Fe jabs at Domine's body.
Domine drops de le Fe with a nice combination! Domine dives into de le Fe's guard, looking to finish!
de le Fe is rocked!
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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
de le Fe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Domine is controlling him.
Oh de le Fe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Domine throws an uppercut from hell that sends de le Fe clean off his feet! He's out cold! Domine stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veni Domine!
In his post fight interview, Veni Domine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynold Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Sergio Lesnar Theme song !. This should be fireworks!
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290 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
10 - 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reynold Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanco lands a nice hook to Lesnar's body. Lesnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blanco scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Blanco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanco.
Lesnar lands a nice shot that snaps Blanco's head back.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blanco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blanco throws a combination. Lesnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Blanco.
Blanco punishes Lesnar's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blanco, as that shot connected.
Reynold Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blanco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
Blanco lands with a shot to the body.
Blanco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanco throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blanco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Blanco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesnar rather than just go for the knockout.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.
Blanco works Lesnar's body with a nice hook.
Blanco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blanco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Blanco moved out of range nicely.
Blanco thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Blanco finds it's target.
Blanco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnar at a distance.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Blanco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanco connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.
Blanco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a swing at Blanco's ribcage but misses.
Blanco scores with a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Blanco is stalling in the full guard.
Lesnar controls Blanco momentarily but Blanco frees himself.
Lesnar seems keen to control Blanco's posture.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Blanco is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Blanco tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergio Lesnar just wasn't active enough.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Blanco.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blanco scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Blanco dips to his left and cracks Lesnar with an uppercut!
Blanco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blanco off to one side.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar swings for the body but Blanco moves out of range.
Blanco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blanco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lesnar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Blanco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Blanco avoids it well.
Blanco throws a series of strikes that have Lesnar backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Blanco.
Lesnar blocks the body kick.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Blanco is avoiding it.
Lesnar lands a jab to the nose.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
Blanco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesnar's head.
Blanco misses with a few strikes there.
Blanco avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Donk. Blanco catches Lesnar right on the button with a cross.
Lesnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blanco.
Blanco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanco throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnar's shoulder, as Lesnar tries to avoid the shot.
Blanco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Blanco.
Blanco thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Blanco circles away.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blanco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
Lesnar punishes Blanco's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reynold Blanco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Blanco.
Blanco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynold Blanco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blanco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanco.
Lesnar lunges at Blanco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blanco's hand.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from Blanco.
Nice body punch from Blanco.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco misses with a low kick.
Blanco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lesnar under the eye.
Lesnar needs to keep his hands up - Blanco had a free shot at his head there.
Lesnar is rocked!
Blanco scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Blanco counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lesnar! He's just covering up as Blanco starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynold Blanco!
In his post fight interview, Reynold Blanco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Class (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Class comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Child O' Mine. Aurelio has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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22
201 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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World class boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Class!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Class shoots in for a double leg but Aurelio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Class steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelio.
Class doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Victor Class has been cut.
Marco Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio lands a jab to the head.
Aurelio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Class.
Class walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelio.
Aurelio drops Class with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Class looks back up at him and smiles so Aurelio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Class is rocked!
Aurelio fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Class out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marco Aurelio!
After the fight, Marco Aurelio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
263 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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29
265 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Insano connects with a looping right hand.
Insano moves away from the strike by Rini.
Rini ducks under a wild hook from Insano.
Insano scores with a punch to the head.
Insano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Insano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Insano misses with a body shot.
Insano misses with a wild body shot.
Insano throws a looping overhand right but Rini ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rini.
Rini takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rini is rocked!
Rini switches off momentarily and Insano cracks him with a monster right hand! Rini topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Insano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Insano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipezoom Insano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manoel comes to the cage accompanied by Hino do Flamengo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Manoel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shewmaker tries to clinch up
and Manoel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manoel misses with a wild body shot.
Shewmaker looks to clinch
and Manoel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Frank Shewmaker has been cut.
Manoel thows a body shot but no joy.
Manoel misses with a wild combination.
Shewmaker fails with the takedown
and Manoel counters with a crisp one two that drops Shewmaker! Manoel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shewmaker to his feet! Shewmaker is in big trouble!
Shewmaker is rocked!
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!
Shewmaker looks to clinch
and Manoel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manoel cracks Shewmaker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Manoel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shewmaker to stand back up!
Shewmaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Manoel finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Shewmaker swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Shewmaker face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Manoel!
Antonio Manoel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburger's entrance music is Throw the Jew down the well. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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24
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Steinburger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinburger sprawls well. Steinburger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Steinburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinburger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson swings for the body but Steinburger moves out of range.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steinburger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steinburger misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Steinburger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Steinburger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steinburger did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Steinburger trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson throwing shots but Steinburger is blocking nicely.
Steinburger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Steinburger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steinburger tries to get out of the position.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steinburger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steinburger is trying to stand.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steinburger defending well though.
Steinburger trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steinburger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson throwing shots but Steinburger is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Steinburger dodges it nicely.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steinburger is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Steinburger wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steinburger defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steinburger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steinburger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steinburger's head.
Wilson winds up and cracks Steinburger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steinburger is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Steinburger is working away.
Steinburger wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Steinburger defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steinburger's head.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steinburger keeping control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinburger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson 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.
Wilson misses the jab.
Steinburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steinburger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Steinburger looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson swings for the body but Steinburger moves out of range.
Wilson swings for the body but Steinburger moves out of range.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steinburger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Steinburger is just out of range.
Steinburger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steinburger connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinburger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charles Steinburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steinburger misses with a hook
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steinburger looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Steinburger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steinburger.
Wilson tries to clinch but Steinburger moves out of range.
Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steinburger to the ground. Wilson is now in Steinburger's guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Steinburger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson is trying to keep Steinburger in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Steinburger from standing up.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Steinburger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steinburger is stalling here. Wilson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steinburger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wilson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilson is putting a hurting on Steinburger here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Charles Steinburger has been cut.
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Steinburger's head but Steinburger avoids it well.
Wilson trying to control the position but Steinburger is working away.
Wilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steinburger is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilson.
Steinburger wants to get back to his feet but Wilson drags him back down.
Steinburger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger dodges the ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson tries to score with some ground and pound. Steinburger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wilson tries for a kimura but Steinburger is defending well.
Steinburger wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson grinds an elbow into Steinburger's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson working the ground and pound but Steinburger is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Steinburger's head but Steinburger avoids it well.
Steinburger regains half guard, as Wilson was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Steinburger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steinburger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steinburger slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steinburger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Steinburger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steinburger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steinburger rather than just go for the knockout.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steinburger swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Steinburger avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steinburger was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Slade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steinburger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steinburger's guard.
Steinburger is trying to keep Wilson in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steinburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinburger is retaining full guard.
Wilson stands up over Steinburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Steinburger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steinburger manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Steinburger's guard.
Slade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steinburger wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steinburger has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
Steinburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steinburger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steinburger keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steinburger trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinburger is keeping the position for now.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Steinburger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Steinburger!
Steinburger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinburger has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
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.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steinburger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Steinburger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steinburger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steinburger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinburger.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steinburger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steinburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steinburger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinburger.
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Steinburger sees coming a mile off.
Steinburger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Steinburger is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburger tries a head kick but it misses.
Steinburger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wilson defending well as Steinburger loads up on a big left hand.
Steinburger gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Steinburger is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Steinburger is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steinburger has his back to the cage.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steinburger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steinburger thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Steinburger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Steinburger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steinburger moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Steinburger.
Steinburger tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson swings for the body but Steinburger moves out of range.
Steinburger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson tries to clinch there but Steinburger circles away.
Steinburger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steinburger lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steinburger swivels and escapes.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steinburger throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Steinburger defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Steinburger.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Steinburger's belly button to the back.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson drives through with a takedown into Steinburger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steinburger keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Steinburger blocks nicely.
Wilson won't allow Steinburger to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Steinburger has wrist control.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Charles Steinburger'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. This is the final round!
Steinburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Steinburger scores with a body shot.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Steinburger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Steinburger is just out of range.
Steinburger connects with a high kick.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steinburger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Steinburger's guard.
Steinburger is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Steinburger is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Steinburger has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Steinburger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.
Steinburger tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Slade Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steinburger controlling from the top position.
Charles Steinburger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Steinburger avoids nicely.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steinburger. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Steinburger slips a jab from Wilson.
Steinburger stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charles Steinburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson with a jab.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left lands for Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Steinburger moved away.
Steinburger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Steinburger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steinburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steinburger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steinburger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Steinburger from getting back to his feet.
Steinburger trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slade Wilson.
Well Wilson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Slade Wilson thanked GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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