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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babe Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuta Rekishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekishi has chosen Cult of Personality - Living Colour as his entrance music. The key to victory for Babe Ruth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Babe Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryuta Rekishi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Rekishi is out of range.
Rekishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rekishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth throws a body punch but Rekishi moves out of range.
Rekishi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekishi tried to score with a low kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth scores with the left hand. Rekishi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rekishi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rekishi slips a jab and a cross from Ruth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekishi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Rekishi is out of range.
Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Rekishi is out of range.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Ruth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rekishi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruth lands a body shot.
Rekishi looks gassed!
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!
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth goes for a small jab and connects. Now Ruth goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Rekishi stumbles back but Ruth runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Rekishi to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Rekishi will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Babe Ruth!
A very excited looking Babe Ruth 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Aint no Grave. Kruger Ramos has chosen Gui Boratto - Azzurra as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruger Ramos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruger Ramos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magalhaes off and has taken his back!
Magalhaes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Magalhaes is looking to improve his position but Kruger Ramos isn't that keen on the idea.
Kruger Ramos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kruger Ramos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magalhaes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magalhaes is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger Ramos is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Magalhaes goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kruger Ramos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
Vinicius Kruger Ramos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Whitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitte comes to the cage accompanied by Flaw - Get up again. The key to victory for Dana Whitte has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dana Whitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Whitte circles away easily
and Whitte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whitte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dana Whitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Whitte lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Whitte's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whitte wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sonnen!
Sonnen tries to reverse the position but Whitte maintains control.
Sonnen tries to hold on but Whitte postures up.
Whitte trying to control but Sonnen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sonnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to lock up and control but Whitte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whitte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonnen tries to reverse the position but Whitte maintains control.
Whitte controlling from the full mount.
Whitte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sonnen is looking to get to half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Whitte is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Whitte dominated that round.
That's time! Whitte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whitte scores with a shot to the body.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Whitte circles away easily
and Whitte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Chael Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitte misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Whitte.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whitte, as that shot connected.
Sonnen misses with a takedown
and Whitte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dana Whitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Nice jab there from Whitte.
Sonnen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Whitte coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Whitte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Whitte connects with a looping right hand.
Whitte scores with a jab to the body.
Whitte cracks Sonnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whitte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whitte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sonnen on the side of the head.
Whitte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Whitte counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Sonnen goes down! Will Sonnen beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Sonnen is rocked!
Chael Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Whitte knocks Sonnen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dana Whitte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Cinderella Man By Eminem as his entrance music. Daniel Ryan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chuteboxe is defended easily by Ryan.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chuteboxe fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cacareco Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ryan has hold of Chuteboxe's hands but Chuteboxe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuteboxe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Chuteboxe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Chuteboxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chuteboxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chuteboxe pulls his head out easily.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Chuteboxe is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan tries to kick Chuteboxe off but Chuteboxe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chuteboxe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Ryan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chuteboxe working some strikes from top position.
Chuteboxe is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chuteboxe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chuteboxe is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuteboxe defends well.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Chuteboxe pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuteboxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Chuteboxe slips an elbow through the middle.
Chuteboxe distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chuteboxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuteboxe defends well.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuteboxe works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chuteboxe is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Chuteboxe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chuteboxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chuteboxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuteboxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chuteboxe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chuteboxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan has his foot on Chuteboxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chuteboxe works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chuteboxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan has his foot on Chuteboxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chuteboxe works his way back into a safe position though.
Chuteboxe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chuteboxe works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chuteboxe working some strikes from top position.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe with a nice head shot there.
Chuteboxe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuteboxe defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chuteboxe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cacareco Chuteboxe dominated that round.
That's time! Chuteboxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Chuteboxe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chuteboxe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryan down.
Ryan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Chuteboxe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Chuteboxe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryanis looking to pass into half guard but Chuteboxe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chuteboxe is in guard.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chuteboxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Chuteboxe slips an elbow through the middle.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Chuteboxe from controlling successfully.
Chuteboxe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuteboxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuteboxe is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuteboxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chuteboxe has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Chuteboxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chuteboxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuteboxe with a nice head shot there.
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Chuteboxe defends easily.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chuteboxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chuteboxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chuteboxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe lands a couple of elbows.
Chuteboxe wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Chuteboxe working some strikes from top position.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chuteboxe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuteboxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chuteboxe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cacareco Chuteboxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuteboxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chuteboxe has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Ryan trying to strike off his back.
Chuteboxe lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chuteboxe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chuteboxe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuteboxe cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Chuteboxe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Chuteboxe scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cacareco Chuteboxe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chuteboxe drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chuteboxe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ryan has his feet on Chuteboxe's thighs here. He's pushed Chuteboxe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chuteboxe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Ryan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsubasa J Champ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsubasa J Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. J Champ defends it nicely.
J Champ throws a chopping leg kick but Shewmaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for J Champ.
Shewmaker wants to clinch but J Champ slips to the side
and J Champ counters with a good low kick that Shewmaker was not able to check.
J Champ throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shewmaker.
J Champ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shewmaker.
J Champ tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from J Champ.
J Champ throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsubasa J Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
J Champ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
J Champ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
J Champ throws a sloppy head kick and Shewmaker moves out of range easily.
Shewmaker checks a leg kick.
J Champ connects with a leg kick. Shewmaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
J Champ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shewmaker looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. J Champ defends it nicely.
Tsubasa J Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Shewmaker.
J Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
J Champ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shewmaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming J Champ to the mat! J Champ manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
J Champ looking for a sweep. Not yet J Champ, not yet.
J Champ pulls Shewmaker in close to his closed guard and prevents Shewmaker from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmakeris looking to pass into half guard but J Champ pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now J Champ is in guard.
J Champ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
J Champ wants to stand but Shewmaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
J Champ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsubasa J Champ has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
J Champ misses with a low kick.
Shewmaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Champ tries to kick Shewmaker off but Shewmaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
J Champ wants to get back to full guard.
Shewmaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, J Champ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shewmaker prevents J Champ from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shewmaker works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsubasa J Champ dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from J Champ, right into the meat.
Shewmaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
J Champ slaps away a takedown attempt from Shewmaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shewmaker closes the distance and clinches up with J Champ, looking for a takedown. Shewmaker pushes J Champ against the cage but J Champ circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shewmaker darts in trying to clinch
and J Champ counters with a body kick that stops Shewmaker in his tracks momentarily.
Shewmaker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ connects with an inside leg kick.
J Champ lands a leg kick that knocks Shewmaker off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for J Champ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
J Champ lands a high kick!
It looks like Frank Shewmaker has been cut.
J Champ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whack! J Champ lands a heavy head kick that drops Shewmaker. The ref tackles J Champ to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Shewmaker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tsubasa J Champ!
Tsubasa J Champ 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 Daniel Mozee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyehate Condoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condoms is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by call to prayer. Daniel Mozee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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194 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
7 - 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eyehate Condoms!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozee looks to score with a jab to the body but Condoms is just out of range.
Condoms misses with a looping right.
Condoms slips a jab from Mozee.
Mozee swings for the body but Condoms moves out of range.
Mozee blocks a head kick by Condoms.
Mozee slips a jab and a cross from Condoms.
Mozee cracks a nice hook into Condoms's ribs.
Condoms moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mozee.
Mozee blocks a jab.
Condoms tests Mozee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Condoms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mozee doesn't seem bothered though.
Condoms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mozee throws out the jab.
Condoms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Condoms takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Eyehate Condoms has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Condoms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Condoms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mozee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Condoms. Condoms circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condoms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Condoms lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mozee blocks the leg kick.
Condoms misses with a straight left.
Eyehate Condoms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condoms throws a low kick but Mozee avoids it.
Condoms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mozee.
Mozee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Condoms connects with a solid leg kick.
Mozee blocks a head kick by Condoms.
Mozee throws a big shot that misses.
Condoms throws a body punch but Mozee moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mozee.
Mozee throws a looping overhand right but Condoms ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Condoms.
Mozee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Condoms.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mozee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Condoms throws a low kick but Mozee avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozee throws a body punch but Condoms moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mozee misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mozee, as that shot connected.
Condoms lands a head kick. Mozee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Condoms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Condoms throws a leg kick which misses Mozee's front leg but catches the back leg as Mozee tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Mozee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mozee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Condoms.
Mozee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Condoms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Condoms scores with a head kick.
Mozee missing with a left hand there. Condoms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mozee connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mozee. Those never looked like landing.
Condoms throws a head kick that misses.
Mozee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mozee duly obliges.
Mozee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozee misses with a hook.
Mozee throws a lazy right hand but Condoms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mozee throws a leg kick
and Condoms counters with an outside leg kick.
Mozee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condoms.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Condoms.
Condoms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mozee moves away.
Mozee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Condoms counters with a straight right hand.
Condoms misses with a low kick.
Condoms throws a chopping leg kick but Mozee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Condoms lunges at Mozee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mozee's hand.
Condoms lands a leg kick that knocks Mozee off balance momentarily.
Condoms lands a nice hook to Mozee's body. Mozee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mozee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Condoms.
Mozee is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Condoms.
Condoms lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condoms scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Condoms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Condoms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Condoms pushes Mozee away with a front kick.
Condoms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mozee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mozee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mozee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Condoms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mozee's calf.
Condoms delivers a nice body kick.
Condoms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mozee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mozee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Condoms can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mozee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Condoms - the referee stops the clock and Mozee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Condoms. Mozee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Condoms. Mozee shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyehate Condoms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eyehate Condoms's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Condoms fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mozee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Condoms wants to land a leg kick but Mozee is out of range.
Condoms throws out a leg kick but Mozee moves out of range and Condoms only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mozee. Condoms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Condoms fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condoms connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Condoms.
Mozee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mozee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mozee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Condoms manages to avoid it.
Condoms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mozee misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Condoms. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Condoms - just one landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condoms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mozee's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Condoms lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mozee will feel that in the morning.
Mozee missing with a left hand there. Condoms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condoms connects with a solid leg kick.
Condoms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mozee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Condoms.
Condoms plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mozee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Condoms lands with a nice body kick.
Condoms lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Condoms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Condoms throws a chopping leg kick but Mozee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mozee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Mozee misses its intended target.
Condoms lands a head kick!
Mozee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Condoms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Condoms throws a head kick that misses.
Mozee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Condoms.
Mozee throws out a loose jab but Condoms uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Condoms. That's going to slow Mozee down.
Condoms throws out a powerful jab.
Condoms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mozee's calf.
Condoms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mozee swings for the body but Condoms moves out of range.
Mozee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mozee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condoms.
Condoms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mozee's sensitive parts.
Condoms bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mozee's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Condoms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Condoms lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mozee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Condoms misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Condoms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Condoms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mozee's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condoms lands a head shot.
Condoms scoring well with a low kick there.
Condoms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Condoms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Condoms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Condoms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Condoms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Condoms connects with a crisp jab.
Condoms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Condoms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Condoms.
A slapping body kick lands there for Condoms.
Condoms throws a quick inside leg kick.
Condoms throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Condoms ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condoms throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Condoms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mozee's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Condoms.
Mozee avoids the head kick by Condoms.
That kick from Condoms tenderised Mozee's leg. Mozee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Condoms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Condoms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Condoms throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Condoms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Condoms misses with a low kick.
Condoms moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mozee misses with a body shot.
Condoms scores with a hook.
Condoms pushes Mozee away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyehate Condoms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eyehate Condoms's cut.
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!
Mozee throws a combination that misses
and Condoms makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mozee really felt that one!
Condoms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mozee.
Mozee throws a poor cross that misses
and Condoms counters with a two punch combo.
Condoms throws a head kick that misses.
Condoms avoids the body shot from Mozee.
Condoms fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mozee takes one to the chin there.
Condoms ducks under a wild hook from Mozee.
A cross from Condoms lands.
A shot to the liver by Condoms. Beautiful body shot.
Mozee 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.
Mozee blocks the body kick.
Mozee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Good shot there by Condoms.
Condoms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Condoms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condoms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Condoms misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Condoms. That's going to slow Mozee down.
Condoms is looking to slow Mozee down with leg kicks.
Mozee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condoms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Condoms.
Condoms thumps Mozee with a low kick.
Condoms lands a lovely overhand right.
Mozee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Condoms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mozee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mozee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Condoms circles away quickly and effectively.
Condoms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Condoms lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Condoms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mozee needs to keep his hands up - Condoms had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Condoms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Condoms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mozee jabs at Condoms's body.
Condoms throws the kick towards the body but Mozee avoids it.
Mozee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Condoms was well out of range. Poor timing from Mozee.
Condoms throws a combination. Mozee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Condoms misses with a head kick.
Mozee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Condoms misses the jab.
Condoms tries to work over Mozee's front leg with a kick but Mozee checks it.
Condoms tried to score with a low kick but Mozee checks it.
Mozee blocks a leg kick.
Condoms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mozee checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condoms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Condoms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mozee scores with a jab.
Condoms dodges the punch combination from Mozee.
Condoms misses with a body kick.
Condoms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mozee under the eye.
Condoms throws a leg kick but Mozee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mozee thows a body shot but no joy.
Mozee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mozee misses with a lunging right hand
and Condoms counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mozee blocks the low kick.
Mozee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condoms.
Eyehate Condoms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mozee blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Condoms.
Condoms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Condoms slips under a jab from Mozee.
A slapping body kick lands there for Condoms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Condoms's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Condoms duly obliges.
Mozee misses with a double jab.
Condoms looks to score with a jab to the body but Mozee is just out of range.
Condoms cracks Mozee with a good jab.
Condoms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mozee scores with the left hand. Condoms knows he should have avoided that one.
Mozee throws a body punch but Condoms moves out of range.
Daniel Mozee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mozee ducks under a wild hook from Condoms.
Condoms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Condoms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eyehate Condoms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Condoms has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eyehate Condoms!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dog Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Shotokahn slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn misses with a hook
and Shotokahn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheers as Shotokahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Shotokahn jabs Penn right on the nose. Penn blinks but takes it well.
Shotokahn takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!
Penn thuds a left hand into Shotokahn's body.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotokahn stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shotokahn misses with a looping right.
Shotokahn moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn has Penn pushed against the cage.
Shotokahn can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shotokahn's elbow.
Shotokahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Shotokahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shotokahn's elbow.
Shotokahn blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shotokahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the cage and back into range.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shotokahn counters with a nice body shot.
Shotokahn connects with the punch.
Jin Shotokahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotokahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn slips under a jab from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn takes one on the button.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shotokahn manages to avoid it.
Shotokahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Shotokahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Shotokahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shotokahn misses with a straight right.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn lands a slapping body shot.
Shotokahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Shotokahn circles away.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Shotokahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Shotokahn with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn moves away from the strike by Shotokahn.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shotokahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shotokahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Shotokahn lands a body shot.
Shotokahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shotokahn tries to clinch up
and Penn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn throws a hook but Shotokahn blocks it.
Penn avoids the body shot from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shotokahn jabs Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shotokahn is looking to clinch.
Shotokahn instigates a clinch.
Shotokahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Shotokahn has the dominant position.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shotokahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shotokahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn works on Shotokahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shotokahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn is working for takedown but Shotokahn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn is trying to break free.
Shotokahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Penn tries to clinch but Shotokahn moves out of range.
Penn slips a jab from Shotokahn.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shotokahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Shotokahn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shotokahn.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penn wants to clinch up but Shotokahn keeps it at a distance.
Shotokahn takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn with a nice cross.
Penn dives in and grabs Shotokahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shotokahn pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shotokahn has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotokahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shotokahn lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has Shotokahn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shotokahn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn tries to break free but Shotokahn pushes him back against the cage.
Shotokahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Shotokahn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shotokahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn avoiding damage as Shotokahn throws knees to the body.
Shotokahn stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position.
Shotokahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn tries to work over Shotokahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shotokahn backwards.
Shotokahn lands with a right to the head.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to break free but Shotokahn pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shotokahn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shotokahn sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shotokahn tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shotokahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Shotokahn.
Shotokahn closes the distance and clinches.
Jin Shotokahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penn works on Shotokahn's body with a couple of short punches.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shotokahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Penn lands.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shotokahn takes one on the button.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Shotokahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Shotokahn misses its intended target.
Shotokahn clinches with his opponent.
Penn is trying to push Shotokahn away but Shotokahn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shotokahn managing to block the knees to the body from Penn.
Shotokahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn blocks an elbow strike from Shotokahn.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Shotokahn prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shotokahn tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shotokahn lands an elbow inside.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shotokahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shotokahn is looking to control Penn's arms but Penn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shotokahn has his back to the cage.
Penn wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Shotokahn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Shotokahn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Shotokahn improves position.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Shotokahn has double underhooks.
Shotokahn lands a shoulder strike.
Shotokahn missing with knees to the body.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn is pushing Penn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shotokahn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shotokahn tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Shotokahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn avoiding damage as Shotokahn throws knees to the body.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Penn is trying to push Shotokahn away but Shotokahn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Shotokahn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shotokahn.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Shotokahn controls his hands.
Dog Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Shotokahn lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Shotokahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn walks into a straight right hand from Shotokahn.
A swing and a miss from Shotokahn.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shotokahn.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn lands a nice elbow.
Shotokahn leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn is trying to push Shotokahn away but Shotokahn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn slips a straight right by Shotokahn.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shotokahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn tries to clinch but Shotokahn moves out of range.
Penn slips under a jab from Shotokahn.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jin Shotokahn.
Well Shotokahn 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Shotokahn!
Jin Shotokahn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiro Phasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
275 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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22
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiro Phasian!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
A jab lands there for Phasian.
Nice shot lands for Phasian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phasian staying out of range there.
Phasian leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phasian throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Phasian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Rua.
Rua slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rua.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Phasian looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua lands a left hand.
Rua lands with a left to the head.
Rua tries a body shot but Phasian blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua misses with some punches.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phasian backwards.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phasian or not.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
Rua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phasian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Phasian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phasian missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phasian throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua is looking to slow Phasian down with leg kicks.
Phasian throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Phasian misses with a looping left.
Kiro Phasian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua lands with a cross.
Rua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phasian's calf.
Jab by Rua.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phasian but Phasian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phasian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Phasian, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Phasian against the cage but Phasian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Phasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rua connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phasian some visible discomfort.
Phasian takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phasian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua trying to control the action but Phasian is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua is chipping away with strikes.
Rua cracks Phasian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rua working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a decent elbow from side control.
Phasian on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Phasian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rua connects with a decent elbow.
Phasian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rua trying to control the position but Phasian is working away.
Rua scoring with punches from side control.
Phasian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rua lands a decent elbow from side control.
Phasian is rocked!
Rua cracks Phasian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Phasian is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
Rua connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phasian some visible discomfort.
Rua 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Phasian is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rua can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Rua!
A victorious Lyoto Rua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan's entrance music is Heaven Hell. A fine choice. Prokopos has chosen Deep River Blues - Doc Watson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan lands with a straight right. Prokopos didn't see that one coming.
Masilungan throws a nice looking combination but Prokopos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prokopos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Masilungan misses with a two punch combination.
Masilungan lands with a good body shot.
Prokopos throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masilungan.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prokopos.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Masilungan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Prokopos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masilungan manages to get to full guard.
Prokopos prevents Masilungan from getting back to his feet.
Prokopos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masilungan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to stand and escape but Prokopos is having none of it.
Masilungan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan lunges at Prokopos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prokopos's hand.
Prokopos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masilungan backs up against the cage.
Prokopos misses with a two punch combination.
Masilungan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masilungan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masilungan throws a combination. Prokopos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masilungan connects with a jab.
Prokopos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Prokopos 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.
Masilungan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
Masilungan dips to his left and cracks Prokopos with an uppercut!
Prokopos misses with a low kick.
Prokopos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prokopos throws a big shot that misses.
Prokopos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masilungan. Masilungan obviously looking to wear him down.
Prokopos throws out a powerful jab.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan throws a lazy head kick
and Prokopos counters with a left and a right that stings Masilungan.
Prokopos throws a combination that misses
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Prokopos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Prokopos throws a sloppy head kick and Masilungan moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Prokopos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that Prokopos avoids nicely.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Prokopos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prokopos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Masilungan scores with a four punch combination!
Masilungan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Prokopos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masilungan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prokopos misses with an uppercut
and Masilungan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prokopos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prokopos misses with a looping left.
Masilungan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masilungan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan slips a jab and a cross from Prokopos.
Masilungan scores with a punch to the head.
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masilungan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prokopos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masilungan thumps Prokopos with a low kick.
Jesh Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prokopos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Prokopos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masilungan.
Prokopos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masilungan tests Prokopos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masilungan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prokopos.
Masilungan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masilungan duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Masilungan lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a glancing blow to the side of Prokopos's head.
Prokopos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Masilungan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prokopos. That did some damage!
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prokopos is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masilungan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prokopos stands and steps away. Masilungan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Masilungan leaves Prokopos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prokopos just misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masilungan lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masilungan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masilungan's corner calls for a 1-2. Masilungan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prokopos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masilungan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan cracks Prokopos with an open hand slap.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prokopos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Prokopos swings for the body but Masilungan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Masilungan.
Prokopos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prokopos throws a leg kick but Masilungan checks it.
A big left from Prokopos misses.
Masilungan misses with the combination.
Prokopos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masilungan.
Masilungan lands with a hook. Prokopos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prokopos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masilungan.
A lazy left from Masilungan finds it's target.
Masilungan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prokopos ducks right into an uppercut from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a jab to the head.
Masilungan lands with a slapping head kick.
Jesh Masilungan is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan lands with an overhand left.
Masilungan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prokopos throws out the jab.
Masilungan 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.
Masilungan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prokopos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Masilungan. That's going to slow Prokopos down.
Masilungan lands a head kick. Prokopos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Prokopos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prokopos slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
Masilungan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Prokopos.
Prokopos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prokopos cracks Masilungan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prokopos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masilungan cracks Prokopos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masilungan defending well as Prokopos loads up on a big left hand.
Prokopos thows a body shot but no joy.
Prokopos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masilungan cracks Prokopos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Prokopos does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan lunges at Prokopos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prokopos's hand.
Prokopos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masilungan sprawls well. Masilungan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prokopos gets slowly back to his feet.
Masilungan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masilungan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prokopos can do to turn this around?
Masilungan scores with a kick to the body.
Prokopos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prokopos's sensitive parts.
A jab from Masilungan does it's job there.
Masilungan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Prokopos misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Prokopos 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!
Masilungan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prokopos in his tracks.
Prokopos is still on wobbly legs! Can Masilungan finish him?
Prokopos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Prokopos seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid body kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a high kick!
Masilungan pushes Prokopos away with a front kick.
Masilungan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prokopos shoots in but Masilungan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Prokopos.
Masilungan scores with a hook.
Masilungan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Prokopos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masilungan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Prokopos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masilungan defends it nicely.
Prokopos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masilungan connects with a body shot that sends Prokopos's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos misses with a hook. Masilungan ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos misses with a left hand
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Masilungan tests Prokopos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prokopos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prokopos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokopos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prokopos throws a right hand that Masilungan ducks under and follows up with a left that Masilungan also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Masilungan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prokopos. Prokopos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prokopos throws the kick towards the body but Masilungan avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masilungan.
Masilungan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan thumps Prokopos with a low kick.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masilungan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Prokopos.
Masilungan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prokopos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masilungan cracks Prokopos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos dives in and grabs Masilungan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masilungan pushes down on Prokopos's head and hops out.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. Prokopos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Masilungan finds it's way through Prokopos's defenses.
Masilungan cracks Prokopos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Masilungan.
Sloppy strikes from Prokopos. Those never looked like landing.
Prokopos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masilungan's waist but Masilungan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prokopos off to one side.
Masilungan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masilungan thows a body kick. Prokopos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masilungan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prokopos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Masilungan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masilungan lands a glancing blow to the side of Prokopos's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masilungan. That's going to slow Prokopos down.
Prokopos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masilungan lands a nice hook to Prokopos's body. Prokopos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prokopos lands with a hook. Masilungan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Prokopos does no damage.
Prokopos fails to land the takedown.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Prokopos.
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masilungan keeps Prokopos at a distance using the push kick.
Masilungan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masilungan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masilungan.
Masilungan connects with a jab.
Prokopos misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masilungan lands a nice shot that snaps Prokopos's head back.
Masilungan lands with a kick to the temple. Prokopos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Masilungan works Prokopos's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masilungan lands with a slapping head kick.
Prokopos shoots for a takedown but Masilungan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masilungan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan works Prokopos's body with a nice hook.
Masilungan works the jab nicely.
Masilungan lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan had his way with Denny Prokopos in that round.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masilungan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Prokopos lunges at Masilungan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masilungan's hand.
Masilungan connects with a jab.
Masilungan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prokopos misses with a series of wild punches.
Masilungan dodges the punch combination from Prokopos.
Prokopos misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masilungan pushes Prokopos away with a front kick.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt - Masilungan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masilungan lands a jab to Prokopos's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan connects with a single shot there.
Prokopos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Crunch! Masilungan slams his shin into Prokopos's torso.
Prokopos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masilungan dodges the punch combination from Prokopos.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prokopos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prokopos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masilungan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prokopos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masilungan is fending him off so far but Prokopos persists. Nope, Masilungan circles away and we're back to standing.
Masilungan throws a front kick that sends Prokopos stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan catches Prokopos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masilungan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prokopos.
Masilungan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prokopos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masilungan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masilungan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Masilungan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Masilungan.
Prokopos has a takedown stuffed.
Jesh Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Prokopos.
Prokopos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands the left hand.
Jab from Prokopos.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Prokopos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masilungan circles away quickly and effectively.
Masilungan lands a slapping body shot.
Masilungan with a jab.
Prokopos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prokopos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masilungan. Masilungan obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Masilungan.
Jesh Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masilungan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Prokopos does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan moves out of range of the body kick from Prokopos.
Prokopos has his takedown stuffed
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Masilungan.
Masilungan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prokoposs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masilungan slips under a jab.
Denny Prokopos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prokopos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
A lazy left from Masilungan finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masilungan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesh Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masilungan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
Jesh Masilungan retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jesh Masilungan gave a big smile as he said 'I want to fight the best. How about a fight against Zica Brava the bantamweight champ of Blitzkrieg: Rio. Leandro Oliveira dos santos please make this happen.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ich + Ich - Stark. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Starks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge throws a leg kick
and Starks counters with a good low kick that Partridge was not able to check.
Starks checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Partridge blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Partridge. Those never looked like landing.
Partridge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Steve Partridge has been cut.
Starks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partridge misses with an uppercut.
Starks avoids the body shot from Partridge.
Partridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starks's calf.
Partridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Starks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Partridge to score with a decent uppercut.
Starks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partridge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partridge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Starks slips a straight right by Partridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge checks a leg kick nicely.
Starks fails to land the takedown.
Partridge tries to land a leg kick but Starks saw it coming and moves away.
Partridge tests Starks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Starks looks to score with a jab to the body but Partridge is just out of range.
Starks swings for the body but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge throws a right hand that Starks ducks under and follows up with a left that Starks also avoids with ease.
Partridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starks.
Starks checks a low kick from Partridge.
Partridge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partridge connects with a right hand. Starks shakes it off.
Starks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Partridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks throws a low kick, looking for Partridge's leg but Partridge calmly moves out of range.
Starks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Partridge. No joy for Starks on that attempt.
Partridge moves out of range as Starks throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partridge.
Partridge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Starks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Starks scores with the left hand. Partridge knows he should have avoided that one.
Starks tries to work over Partridge's front leg with a kick but Partridge checks it.
Starks tries to work over Partridge's front leg with a kick but Partridge checks it.
Starks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starks, right into the meat.
Starks shoots in looking for a takedown but Partridge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Starks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partridge moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge misses with a body shot
and Starks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partridge avoids the body shot from Starks.
Starks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Partridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Starks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partridge misses with an uppercut.
Partridge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partridge. Starks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starks tries a low kick but Partridge avoids it.
Starks tries to work over Partridge's front leg with a kick but Partridge checks it.
Partridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partridge lands with a good body shot.
Partridge is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Partridge enables Starks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Partridge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Partridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starks is one step ahead there.
Starks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starks wants to control from the top but Partridge keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Andy Starks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Partridge'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.
Partridge scores with a jab to the body.
Partridge throws a leg kick but Starks checks it.
An inside leg kick from Partridge misses.
A good leg kick by Partridge.
Partridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starks's calf.
Starks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partridge is looking to chop away at Starks's legs.
Partridge is looking to score with low kicks.
Partridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Starks throws a front kick that sends Partridge stumbling back into the cage.
Partridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starks tries to work over Partridge's front leg with a kick but Partridge checks it.
Steve Partridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starks misses with a leg kick
and Partridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve Partridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge misses with a leg kick
and Starks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partridge misses with a straight left.
Partridge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starks is able to avoid easily.
Starks is looking to wear down Partridge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Starks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partridge.
Starks throws a head kick but Partridge moves out of range.
Starks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Starks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Starks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partridge.
Partridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starks.
Starks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Partridge swivels and escapes.
Partridge connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Partridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a series of strikes that have Starks backpedaling.
Starks takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starks scores with a leg kick.
Partridge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Partridge tenderised Starks's leg. Starks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Starks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Partridge jabs Starks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Starks jabs Partridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Partridge takes one on the button.
Partridge cracks Starks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Starks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Starks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partridge. Partridge obviously looking to wear him down.
Starks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partridge's sensitive parts.
Starks scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partridge is breathing heavily.
Starks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partridge.
Partridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partridge checks a low kick from Starks.
Starks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Starks.
Partridge swings for the body but Starks moves out of range.
Partridge stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Starks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starks lands with a nice body punch.
Starks walks into a stiff left hand from Partridge.
Starks throws a body punch but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Starks.
Partridge misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partridge.
Starks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Partridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Partridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Starks fails with the takedown.
Partridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partridge cracks the inside of Starks's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partridge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Starks scrambles back to his feet.
Starks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A clash of legs there as Partridge blocks the low kick.
Starks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Starks throws out a loose jab but Partridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Partridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Partridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Starks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partridge moves out of range of the body kick from Starks.
Partridge scores with a sloppy right hand. Starks should have avoided that one.
Starks looks to land a body kick but Partridge moved away.
Partridge tries to score with a low kick but Starks moves his leg out of the way.
Starks slips under a jab.
Starks throws a series of strikes that have Partridge backpedaling.
Good leg kick by Partridge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partridge thows a body shot but no joy.
Partridge leaves Starks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Partridge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body kick from Starks.
Partridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge cracks the inside of Starks's front leg.
Starks throws a jab when Partridge was well out of range.
Partridge throws a chopping leg kick but Starks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Starks gets a takedown into half guard.
Starks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partridge manages to get to full guard.
Partridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Partridge, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks trying to control but Partridge is working from the bottom.
Partridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starks is one step ahead there.
Starks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Partridge keeping moving, preventing Starks from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andy Starks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Starks fails with the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partridge.
Partridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Partridge misses with a low kick.
Starks moves forwards but Partridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partridge throws a solid leg kick but Starks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partridge.
Starks throws a body punch but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge jabs Starks right on the nose. Starks blinks but takes it well.
Starks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Partridge eats them both and turns towards Starks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a solid leg kick but Starks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partridge.
An inside leg kick from Partridge misses.
Partridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Starks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partridge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partridge throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partridge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Partridge connects with the punch.
Starks wants to land a leg kick but Partridge is out of range.
Partridge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starks takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick by Starks misses
and Partridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Partridge cracks Starks with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steve Partridge just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Steve Partridge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Starks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partridge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partridge, as that shot connected.
Partridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Partridge throws a low kick, looking for Starks's leg but Starks calmly moves out of range.
Partridge looks to land a left hand but Starks moved out of range nicely.
Starks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partridge momentarily.
Starks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partridge.
Partridge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Starks thows a body shot but no joy.
Starks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Partridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Starks.
Partridge is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Starks tries to score with a low kick but Partridge moves his leg out of the way.
Starks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Starks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Partridge there.
Partridge misses with an uppercut. Starks saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Starks or perhaps it was just good defense by Partridge which made him look bad.
Partridge throws a leg kick but Starks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partridge blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Partridge both land. Nice combination.
Partridge throws a shot from downtown. Starks moves away and avoids it.
Partridge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Starks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partridge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Starks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Starks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Starks.
Starks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Partridge swivels and escapes.
Partridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks delivers a nice body kick.
Starks tries to score with a low kick but Partridge moves his leg out of the way.
Partridge feints and then cracks Starks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starks down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starks throws a sloppy head kick
and Partridge counters with a leg kick.
Partridge checks a low kick from Starks.
Partridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Starks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partridge.
Partridge looks to throw the jab but Starks is out of range.
Starks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Partridge as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Starks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Partridge.
Starks lands a leg kick that knocks Partridge off balance momentarily.
Starks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partridge.
Starks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Partridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Starks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partridge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Starks.
Starks misses with a jab to the body
and Partridge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Starks thinking.
Partridge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Starks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Partridge lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge lands with a kick to the temple. Starks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Starks misses with a body kick.
Starks misses with a low kick.
Starks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Partridge cracks Starks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Partridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from Partridge.
Starks slips a jab from Partridge.
Starks shoots in for a double leg but Partridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Partridge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partridge scores with a jab. Starks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Starks misses with a head kick.
Partridge throws a head kick but Starks moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Partridge dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steve Partridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Starks swings for the body but Partridge moves out of range.
Starks throws a leg kick but Partridge checks it.
Partridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Partridge.
Starks blocks a head kick by Partridge.
Partridge tries to score with a low kick but Starks moves his leg out of the way.
Partridge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partridge counters with a three punch combo that has Starks backing up. Starks nods at Partridge to acknowledge the strikes.
Starks checks a leg kick nicely.
Starks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partridge if he has to take too many more of those.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Partridge is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Starks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Starks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Partridge swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Partridge.
Starks throws a body punch but Partridge moves out of range.
Starks thows a leg kick but Partridge checks it
and Partridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partridge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Starks checks it well.
Partridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from Partridge.
Partridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starks checks a low kick from Partridge.
Starks thows a body shot but no joy.
Starks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Partridge misses.
Partridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Starks looks to land a body kick but Partridge moved away.
Starks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partridge scores with a jab.
Starks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Starks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starks ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.
Starks tries a low kick but Partridge avoids it.
Starks is looking to chop away at Partridge's legs.
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!
Partridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starks circles away quickly and effectively.
Starks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a low kick but Starks moves out of range easily.
Partridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starks's sensitive parts.
Partridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starks manages to avoid it.
Partridge dodges the punch combination from Starks.
Starks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andy Starks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partridge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Partridge misses with a looping right.
Partridge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starks is out of range and Partridge settles back down.
Starks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Starks's head.
Starks slips under a jab from Partridge.
Partridge lands with a nice body punch.
Partridge scores with a hook to the body. Starks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge throws a big shot that misses.
Partridge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Starks.
Partridge throws out a loose jab but Starks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partridge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Partridge avoids the head kick by Starks.
Partridge is looking to score with low kicks.
Partridge 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Starks.
Partridge connects with a single shot there.
Starks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Starks.
Starks moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Partridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partridge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Partridge!
Steve Partridge is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Partridge made sure he mentioned 160! - Sale!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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