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Blitzkrieg 92: Rage of Angels PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelemi Kakuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelemi Kakuno!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with an uppercut.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Kakuno.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakuno gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands an elbow just above Kakuno 's eye.
It looks like Kelemi Kakuno has been cut.
James missing with knees to the body.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakuno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakuno struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Kakuno dodges an elbow strike from James.
Kakuno tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James working Kakuno over with knees to the body.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kakuno prevents a body shot from James.
Kakuno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakuno controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Kakuno controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakuno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Kakuno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Kelemi Kakuno's cut even more.
James misses with a looping left.
Holden James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuno defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kakuno throws a leg kick that misses.
Kakuno moves out of range of the body kick from James.
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!
Kakuno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakuno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kakuno connects with a high kick.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuno.
Nice body punch from Kakuno.
James lands with a straight right. Kakuno didn't see that one coming.
The cut above Kelemi Kakuno's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kakuno thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Kakuno.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James misses with a low kick.
James is looking to clinch but Kakuno is avoiding it.
Holden James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakuno scores with a spinning back kick!
Kakuno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kakuno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James misses with a head kick.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James misses the jab.
Kakuno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kakuno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James clinches up with Kakuno and pushes him back against the cage.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kakuno avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a body shot from Kakuno.
Kakuno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakuno lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuno struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James wants to break free but Kakuno has control.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Kakuno.
James prevents a body shot from Kakuno.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakuno backwards.
Kakuno blocking some punches.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakuno misses with a body kick.
Kakuno motions for James to come forward. Kakuno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kakuno swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Kakuno misses with a body kick.
Kakuno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kakuno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelemi Kakuno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kakuno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by James misses
and Kakuno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James is looking to land body kicks.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James throws a jab when Kakuno was well out of range.
James misses with a straight left.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James throws a body kick that misses.
Kakuno swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Kakuno lands a jab to the nose.
Kakuno clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kakuno. That one must have hurt.
A big left from James misses.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James misses with an uppercut. Kakuno saw that one coming.
Kakuno looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James avoids the head kick by Kakuno.
James is looking to land body kicks.
Kakuno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James jabs Kakuno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakuno tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James tries to clinch there but Kakuno circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuno throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Kakuno throws a head kick that misses.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakuno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kakuno counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kakuno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakuno takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuno just misses with a punch to the body.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James throws a right hand that Kakuno ducks under and follows up with a left that Kakuno also avoids with ease.
James cracks Kakuno with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James loads up on a big right hand but Kakuno slips the punch.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakuno.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James looks for the body kick but Kakuno saw that one coming.
Kakuno throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James tries to move into range but Kakuno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Kakuno.
James throws out a loose jab but Kakuno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakuno is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Kakuno throws a body kick that misses.
Kakuno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kakuno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to move into range but Kakuno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kakuno fails with a takedown attempt.
Kakuno throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Kakuno walks into a jab.
Kakuno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakuno throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from James.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Holden James is winning the standup battle so far.
James misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelemi Kakuno'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. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakuno works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
Kakuno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Kakuno persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuno.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakuno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakuno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James tries to clinch up but Kakuno circles away and keeps his distance.
James misses with a straight left.
James is looking to clinch but Kakuno is avoiding it.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James throws a series of punches but Kakuno moves out of range.
Kakuno misses with a series of wild punches.
James tries to clinch up.
Kakuno fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Kakuno.
Kakuno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelemi Kakuno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holden James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Kakuno misses.
Kakuno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kakuno blocks the leg kick.
Kakuno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James moves in looking to clinch but Kakuno pushes him off.
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!
Kakuno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakuno.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakuno tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kakuno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James cracks Kakuno with a good jab.
James moves forwards but Kakuno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kakuno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kakuno has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Kakuno avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kakuno fails to land.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakuno.
Kakuno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuno misses with a punch to the body.
James is trying to break free.
Kakuno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakuno can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Kakuno struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kakuno avoids it.
James lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelemi Kakuno.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden James!
Holden James decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergi Lutsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kings of Leon - Closer. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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196 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergi Lutsenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wes Miles!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lutsenko takes a step back to recover.
Miles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lutsenko's calf.
Lutsenko throws a jab when Miles was well out of range.
Lutsenko scores with a hook.
Lutsenko avoids a kick to the body.
Lutsenko misses the shot to the body.
Lutsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Miles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsenko manages to avoid it.
Miles scores with a leg kick.
Miles gets a double leg takedown into Lutsenko's guard.
Miles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles preventing the sweep.
Lutsenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lutsenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miles is controlling him.
Lutsenko is trying to keep Miles in close.
Lutsenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miles is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutsenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lutsenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lutsenko trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergi Lutsenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutsenko. Miles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutsenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lutsenko throws a big shot that misses.
Lutsenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutsenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles lands with a shot to the body.
Miles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutsenko manages to avoid it.
Miles connects with a leg kick. Lutsenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miles moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles.
Lutsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lutsenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles.
Miles scores with a hook to the body. Lutsenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Miles.
Lutsenko looks to land a left hand but Miles moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutsenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Miles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot by Lutsenko.
Miles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutsenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles.
Lutsenko clobbers Miles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miles digs a good body shot into Lutsenko's ribs.
Lutsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles keeps the fight on the outside.
Miles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Lutsenko lands.
Lutsenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miles.
Lutsenko misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Lutsenko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miles throws a body punch but Lutsenko moves out of range.
Miles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutsenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Miles's head.
Lutsenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miles avoids the body shot from Lutsenko.
Miles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutsenko.
Lutsenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Lutsenko misses.
Miles connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutsenko lands the left hand.
Lutsenko throws a combination that misses
letting Miles counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutsenko has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Miles - that landed with a thud.
Miles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles works on Lutsenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Lutsenko wants to break free but Miles has control.
Miles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lutsenko's efforts to push away.
Lutsenko tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
Lutsenko wants to break free but Miles has control.
Miles tries to work over Lutsenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutsenko is trying to break free.
Lutsenko has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
Lutsenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko wants to break free but Miles has control.
Lutsenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Lutsenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lutsenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Miles has double underhooks.
Miles keeps control of Lutsenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutsenko has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Miles.
Lutsenko has had enough of the clinch but Miles keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miles lands a nice knee to the body.
Lutsenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Miles.
Miles pushes Lutsenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutsenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lutsenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutsenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Miles.
Lutsenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsenko.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miles. That's going to slow Lutsenko down.
Miles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles shoots in looking for a takedown but Lutsenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergi Lutsenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutsenko.
Lutsenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutsenko throws out the jab.
Miles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wes Miles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miles looks to land a body kick but Lutsenko moved away.
Miles jabs at Lutsenko's body.
Miles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lutsenko.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Lutsenko throws a series of punches but Miles avoids them all with ease.
Miles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lutsenko.
Miles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lutsenko circles away.
Wes Miles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lutsenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the side of Miles's head but Miles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lutsenko throws an off balance right hand
and Miles counters with an inside leg kick.
Lutsenko lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Lutsenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutsenko.
Miles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutsenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lutsenko checks the leg kick.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Miles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miles throws a front kick aimed at Lutsenko's knee but Lutsenko avoids it well.
Miles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutsenko on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Lutsenko misses.
Lutsenko wants to clinch but Miles slips to the side
and Miles counters with a head kick. That will keep Lutsenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutsenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Miles lands an overhand right.
Lutsenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles scores with a leg kick.
Miles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miles lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutsenko looks to land a right hand but Miles moved out of range.
Lutsenko throws a hook to the side of Miles's head but Miles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lutsenko's calf.
Lutsenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lutsenko takes a swing at Miles's ribcage but misses.
Miles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Miles misses.
A shot to the liver by Miles. Beautiful body shot.
Lutsenko throws a looping overhand right but Miles ducks down to avoid it.
Miles lands a jab to Lutsenko's midsection.
Lutsenko throws out a loose jab but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Miles. Those never looked like landing.
Lutsenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Miles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lutsenko. That did some damage!
Lutsenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutsenko moves away.
Miles lands a nice looking body shot.
Wes Miles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutsenko swings for the body but Miles moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lutsenko.
Miles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergi Lutsenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Lutsenko lands.
Lutsenko just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Miles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Miles!
Wes Miles tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mays comes to the cage accompanied by Wretches & Kings. Takimoto has chosen Instrumental as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
167 lbs
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26
164 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgil Mays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mays misses.
Mays stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takimoto scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Takimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mays drives through with a takedown into Takimoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mays throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takimoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takimoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mays's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mays pulls Takimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Takimoto trying to control but Mays is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays keeping full guard, as Takimoto tries to pass.
Mays pulls Takimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Mays keeping moving, preventing Takimoto from controlling successfully.
Mays wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Virgil Mays just wasn't active enough.
Takimoto takes a swing at Mays's ribcage but misses.
Takimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mays.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mays tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mays.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takimoto.
Mays uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takimoto.
Mays tries to move into range but Takimoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Virgil Mays has been cut.
Mays lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takimoto at a distance.
Takimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takimoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mays to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takimoto walks into a stiff left hand from Mays.
Takimoto tests Mays's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takimoto misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mays looks to score with a jab to the body but Takimoto is just out of range.
Takimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takimoto misses with a body shot.
Takimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mays bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mays dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Mays moves out of range easily.
Takimoto throws a nice looking combination but Mays bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mays thows a body shot but no joy.
Mays lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mays.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto tries to bum rush Mays with a series of wild strikes but Mays uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takimoto misses with an uppercut. Mays saw that one coming.
Takimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mays.
Takimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mays looking to score a takedown here. Takimoto is defending well but Mays drives through and ends up in Takimoto's guard.
Mays missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takimoto keeping moving, preventing Mays from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takimoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mays manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mays is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuyuki Takimoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgil Mays's cut.
That's time! Mays's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mays ducks under a wild hook from Takimoto.
Takimoto scores with a nice strike.
Takimoto connects with a leg kick. Mays looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Takimoto misses.
Takimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Takimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mays manages to avoid it.
Mays moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takimoto misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takimoto throws a leg kick but Mays sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takimoto staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays looks to throw the jab but Takimoto is out of range.
Takimoto misses with a jab to the body
and Mays counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Mays's shoulder, as Mays tries to avoid the shot.
Mays slips a straight right by Takimoto.
Mays checks a low kick from Takimoto.
Takimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mays throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takimoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mays is in Takimoto's guard.
Takimoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mays throwing strikes but missing.
Takimoto wants to sweep here but Mays controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takimoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mays got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mays has managed to get both his arms back between Takimoto's legs - danger averted.
Mays trying to control the position from guard on top but Takimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mays stopping the sweep attempt from Takimoto.
Takimoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mays manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mays keeping full guard, as Takimoto tries to pass.
Takimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mays is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takimoto pushing down on Mays's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mays tries to roll over but Takimoto keeps him under control.
Takimoto wants to pass to mount but Mays is defending the position.
Mays is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mays makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mays.
Takimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mays swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takimoto wants to control from the top but Mays keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuyuki Takimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Virgil Mays's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Takimoto cracks Mays with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazuyuki Takimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mays thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Mays both land. Nice combination.
Mays lands an overhand right.
Takimoto misses with a body shot.
Mays ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takimoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mays.
Takimoto staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto looks for the body kick but Mays saw that one coming.
Mays bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takimoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mays asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mays throws a strike aimed at the side of Takimoto's head but Takimoto avoids it well.
Mays trying to control the position but Takimoto is working away.
Takimoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mays wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takimoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mays's best efforts.
Takimoto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kazuyuki Takimoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mays sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takimoto defending well though.
Takimoto is staying active underneath Mays, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takimoto wants to improve his position but Mays is controlling well.
Takimoto gets full guard.
Takimoto controlling Mays's posture.
Mays trying to control the position from guard on top but Takimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mays gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takimoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Virgil Mays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto working a defensive guard here.
Mays has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mays stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazuyuki Takimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takimoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Takimoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mays fails to land with a series of punches.
Mays misses with an uppercut.
Mays pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mays misses with a hook. Takimoto ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Mays finds it's way through Takimoto's defenses.
Takimoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mays finds it's way round the side to connect with Takimoto's head.
Mays misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takimoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takimoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mays throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Mays showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takimoto 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kazuyuki Takimoto!
Kazuyuki Takimoto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Gamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Monster's choice of entrance music: Cookie Monster Eating Cookie. 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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26
210 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Gamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cookie Monster!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster moves out of range of the body kick from Gamma.
Gamma shoots and misses
letting Monster counter with a right hand.
Monster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gamma shoots in for a double leg but Monster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamma clinches with his opponent.
Gamma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monster can't find room to land a body shot as Gamma controls the action.
Gamma trying to land knees to the body.
Gamma scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cookie Monster has been cut.
Gamma is trying to drag Monster to the mat but Monster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Gamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamma lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gamma obliges.
Monster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gamma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gamma misses with a body punch.
Monster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gamma backwards.
Gamma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monster lands a shoulder strike.
Gamma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monster.
Gamma misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster manages to break the clinch.
Gamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monster.
Gamma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamma tries to clinch there but Monster circles away.
Gamma shoots in for a double leg but Monster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamma gets a double leg takedown into Monster's guard.
Monster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Monster has wrist control.
Gamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Monster has wrist control.
Gamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma looking to sit in guard and control but Monster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gamma 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.
Gamma trying to control the position here.
Gamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma pulls Monster in close to prevent any damage.
Monster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monster's corner calls for a 1-2. Monster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown but Monster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamma dodges the punch combination from Monster.
Cookie Monster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Monster.
Monster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gamma back to the cage. Monster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monster stuffs the takedown.
Gamma throws a wild body kick that Monster sees coming a mile off.
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 Dog Gamma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cookie Monster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamma fails with a takedown attempt.
Monster thows a body shot but no joy.
Gamma tries to clinch up but Monster circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamma shoots in but no luck this time.
Cookie Monster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Gamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monster just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gamma trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is trying to force a seperation but Gamma has the dominant position.
Gamma tries for a takedown but Monster manages to get underhooks.
Gamma tries a body shot but Monster blocks it.
Gamma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gamma has clasped his hands together around Monster's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Monster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gamma throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Monster works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gamma thows a huge punch but Monster dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gamma trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamma stops Monster from getting back to his feet.
Monster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gamma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Monster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gamma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gamma lands strikes from half guard.
Monster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamma.
Ground and pound from Gamma.
Monster tries to get to full guard but Gamma has control of the leg.
Gamma is thwarting Monster's attempts to control the position.
Gamma trying to control from Monster's half guard. Monster has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gamma landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
Gamma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Monster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamma lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Gamma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cookie Monster'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. This is the final round!
Gamma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monster but Monster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamma.
Monster throws the left hand but Gamma avoids the punch easily.
Gamma doesn't manage to clinch there - Monster circles away.
Monster misses the shot to the body.
Dog Gamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Gamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamma looks for a takedown but Monster sprawls well.
Monster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gammas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown but Monster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamma wants to clinch up but Monster keeps it at a distance.
Gamma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monster avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamma fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monster!
Dog Gamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monster. Gamma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamma misses with a few strikes there.
Monster stuffs the takedown.
Monster misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monster. Gamma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamma fails with the takedown
letting Monster counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Gamma or perhaps it was just good defense by Monster which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma shoots in for a double leg but Monster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamma closes the distance and clinches up with Monster, looking for a takedown. Gamma pushes Monster against the cage but Monster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monster swinging wildly here.
Gamma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gamma shoots in looking for a takedown. Monster tries to sprawl out of it but Gamma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monster thuds a left hand into Gamma's body.
Cookie Monster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster looks to land a combination but Gamma avoids it well.
Monster throws a shot from downtown. Gamma moves away and avoids it.
Gamma walks into a stiff left hand from Monster.
The fighters circling - Monster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gamma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Monster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gamma, right into the meat.
Gamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monster pinned against the cage. Monster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cookie Monster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gamma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidalgo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concepcion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montoya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Concepcion at a distance.
Montoya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montoya avoids the body shot from Concepcion.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Concepcion moves away.
Montoya tries to land a front kick but Concepcion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Concepcion moves out of range of the body kick from Montoya.
Concepcion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montoya.
Concepcion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Concepcion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Concepcion.
Montoya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Concepcion.
Montoya connects with an inside leg kick.
Montoya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Concepcion checks a leg kick.
Concepcion throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya throws a push kick but Concepcion slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion misses with a body shot.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Concepcion but Concepcion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montoya tries a low kick but Concepcion avoids it.
Concepcion thows a body shot but no joy.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Concepcion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montoya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montoya tries to score with a low kick but Concepcion moves his leg out of the way.
Concepcion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Concepcion misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Concepcion blocks the low kick.
Concepcion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Concepcion.
Concepcion is looking to wear down Montoya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Concepcion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Concepcion wants it to stay on the feet.
Angel Concepcion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidalgo Montoya.
Concepcion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montoya circles away quickly and effectively.
Montoya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Concepcion's calf.
Montoya lands a right hook to the body.
Montoya throws a jab but it's blocked by Concepcion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Concepcion.
It looks like Hidalgo Montoya has been cut.
Concepcion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Concepcion loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
Montoya looks to land a body kick but Concepcion moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Montoya - that will leave a mark!
Concepcion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montoya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concepcion manages to avoid it.
Concepcion lunges at Montoya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montoya's hand.
Montoya motions for Concepcion to come forward. Montoya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Concepcion throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
Concepcion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya connects with a leg kick. Concepcion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montoya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Concepcion trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya is trying to control the action in half guard but Concepcion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Concepcion wants to improve his position but Montoya is controlling well.
Montoya wants to take a breather but Concepcion is having none of it.
Montoya uses his free foot to push down on Concepcion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Concepcion.
Concepcion is desperately trying to improve his position but Montoya has a good base and remains in mount.
Montoya is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Concepcion to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Concepcion shrugs it off.
Concepcion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Montoya.
Concepcion looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Concepcion trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya tightening his grip on Concepcion, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya not allowing Concepcion to control his hands.
Montoya is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Concepcion with him. Concepcion is trying to defend but Montoya has an arm under the chin now! Concepcion grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hidalgo Montoya!
Hidalgo Montoya decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller Indiano. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson tried to score with a low kick but Welsh checks it.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Welsh is able to avoid easily.
Tyson misses with a hook.
Tyson motions for Welsh to come forward. Tyson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Welsh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Welsh slips nicely into half guard.
Welsh is working for a submission of some sort.
Welsh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Welsh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Welsh eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson is trying to maintain the position but Welsh is very close to passing his half guard.
Welsh seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping hold of Welsh's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Welsh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Welsh looking to ground and pound but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Welsh looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is working for a kimura here but Tyson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Welsh's guard.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Welsh is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh is looking for a triangle but Tyson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Welsh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Tyson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Welsh checks a leg kick.
Welsh blocks a leg kick.
Welsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Welsh backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Welsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
Welsh is breathing heavily.
Tyson motions for Welsh to come forward. Tyson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a right hand.
Welsh blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.
Welsh is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welsh.
Welsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyson thuds his shin into the meat of Welsh's side.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Welsh's leg. Welsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Welsh off balance momentarily.
Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welsh's calf.
Jason Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Welsh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyson.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Welsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jason Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tyson.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Welsh. That did some damage!
Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Welsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Tyson slams his shin into Welsh's torso.
Welsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyson feints and then cracks Welsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welsh down.
Tyson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Welsh misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. Welsh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Welsh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rick Welsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson lands a left and a right that send Welsh crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Welsh is rocked!
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
Welsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Jason Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson stuns Welsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Welsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welsh can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Tyson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Welsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Welsh tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Welsh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Welsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Welsh falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tyson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Tyson!
Jason Tyson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel comes into the arena with Ektomorf - Show your fist blaring out of the sound system. Spliffs has chosen Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tota Liddel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tota Liddel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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192 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spliffs with a jab.
Spliffs misses with a low kick.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddel lands a nice looking body shot.
Spliffs 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.
A big left from Liddel misses.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel digs a good body shot into Spliffs's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spliffs checks a leg kick.
Spliffs takes a swing at Liddel's ribcage but misses.
Spliffs misses with a leg kick.
Liddel cracks Spliffs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel misses with a wild body shot.
Spliffs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liddel.
Spliffs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liddel throws the kick towards the body but Spliffs avoids it.
Liddel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liddel scores with a nice head shot.
Spliffs misses with a body shot.
Spliffs tries to score with a low kick but Liddel moves his leg out of the way.
Liddel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Spliffs.
Liddel misses the jab.
Liddel misses with a low kick.
Spliffs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spliffs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liddel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spliffs.
Liddel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffs throws a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a body kick.
Spliffs blocks a leg kick.
Liddel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddel ducks right into an uppercut from Spliffs.
Spliffs feints and then cracks Liddel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddel down.
Liddel needs to keep his hands up - Spliffs had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Spliffs. Those never looked like landing.
Liddel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spliffs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Liddel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liddel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Spliffs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spliffs thows a leg kick but Liddel checks it
and Liddel counters with a body kick that stops Spliffs in his tracks momentarily.
Liddel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spliffs scores with a leg kick.
Spliffs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spliffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddel throws a front kick aimed at Spliffs's knee but Spliffs avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel lands a leg kick that knocks Spliffs off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Liddel.
Liddel misses with the body kick
and Spliffs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liddel lands a jab.
Liddel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liddel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liddel cracks Spliffs with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spliffs. That's going to slow Liddel down.
Spliffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddel is just out of range.
Spliffs loads up on a big right hand but Liddel slips the punch.
Liddel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffs looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel slips a straight right by Spliffs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddel, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs blocks the body kick.
Spliffs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liddel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liddel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liddel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spliffs.
Spliffs thows a leg kick but Liddel checks it
and Liddel counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddel.
Liddel connects with the punch.
Spliffs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liddel throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel throws a head kick but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs takes one to the side of the head.
Liddel throws a front kick that sends Spliffs stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Liddel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liddel looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffs is just out of range.
Liddel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spliffs.
Spliffs is looking to chop away at Liddel's legs.
Liddel misses with a wild body shot.
Liddel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a low kick but Liddel moves out of range easily.
Liddel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liddel just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddel misses the shot to the body.
Liddel motions for Spliffs to come forward. Liddel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel throws a wild body kick that Spliffs sees coming a mile off.
Spliffs throws a looping overhand right but Liddel ducks down to avoid it.
Spliffs lands a really nice looking cross but Liddel seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liddel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Liddel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with a straight left.
Spliffs 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.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Spliffs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spliffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
Spliffs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spliffs is breathing heavily.
Spliffs just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Liddel. Beautiful body shot.
Spliffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel lands a head kick. Spliffs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liddel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liddel scores with a leg kick.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liddel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spliffs checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddel. Spliffs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliffs checks the leg kick.
Liddel throws a head kick but Spliffs moves out of range.
Liddel lands with a cross.
Spliffs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liddel feints and then cracks Spliffs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spliffs down.
Liddel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liddel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses
and Spliffs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Spliffs moves out of range easily.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Liddel throws a body kick that misses.
Liddel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Liddel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spliffs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spliffs tried to score with a low kick but Liddel checks it.
Spliffs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liddel.
Spliffs moves out of range of the body kick.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick
and Liddel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spliffs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liddel has got the better of the exchanges.
Liddel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spliffs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liddel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liddel on the side of the head.
Spliffs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spliffs looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Spliffs misses its intended target.
Spliffs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liddel.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Liddel, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel lands with a kick to the temple. Spliffs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spliffs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spliffs checks a leg kick.
Tota Liddel is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddel misses with a leg kick.
Liddel tries a low kick but Spliffs avoids it.
Liddel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Liddel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spliffs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Liddel misses with a body kick.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Spliffs. That snapped Liddel's head back.
Spliffs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spliffs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Spliffs is predictable there
and Liddel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spliffs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liddel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddel.
Liddel lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddel. That's going to slow Spliffs down.
Spliffs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel lands a nice looking body kick.
Liddel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel just misses with a punch to the body.
Spliffs checks a leg kick.
Liddel is looking to slow Spliffs down with leg kicks.
Liddel thows a body kick. Spliffs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddel.
Liddel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liddel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liddel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liddel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liddel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel throws a shot from downtown. Spliffs moves away and avoids it.
Liddel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spliffs can do to turn this around?
Liddel dips to his left and cracks Spliffs with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spliffs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liddel - the referee stops the clock and Spliffs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liddel. Spliffs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liddel is looking to wear down Spliffs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a wild body kick that Spliffs sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a body kick.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Spliffs moves out of range easily.
Liddel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Liddel slams his shin into Spliffs's torso.
A good leg kick by Spliffs.
Liddel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spliffs moves out of range of the body kick from Liddel.
Liddel misses the jab.
Spliffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
Spliffs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Spliffs scores with a head kick. Liddel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spliffs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddel was well out of range. Poor timing from Spliffs.
Liddel throws a leg kick which misses Spliffs's front leg but catches the back leg as Spliffs tries to avoid it.
Liddel lands a jab to Spliffs's midsection.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spliffs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spliffs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spliffs misses with a leg kick.
Liddel digs a good hook to Spliffs's body.
Rolen Spliffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spliffs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liddel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liddel throws a head kick that half lands.
Liddel tries to land a front kick but Spliffs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liddel avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddel is just out of range.
Spliffs throws a lazy right hand but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel connects with a body shot that sends Spliffs's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddel.
Liddel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Liddel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liddel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spliffs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Spliffs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liddel doesn't seem phased though.
Spliffs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spliffs throws a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a body kick that stops Spliffs in his tracks momentarily.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tota Liddel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liddel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tota Liddel!
During a confident post fight interview, Tota Liddel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by IM ALL IN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, YB Sol Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Sol Jr counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
Sol Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Moses Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggs cracks the inside of Sol Jr's front leg.
Sol Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sol Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Diggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs with a poor takedown
and Sol Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sol Jr manages to avoid it.
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sol Jr looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs works Sol Jr's body with a nice hook.
Sol Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sol Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs lands with a shot to the body.
Diggs darts in and clinches Sol Jr up against the cage.
Sol Jr tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sol Jr prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sol Jr misses with the head strike.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sol Jr.
Sol Jr is trying to break free.
Diggs tries to work over Sol Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sol Jr takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs lands a nice shot that snaps Sol Jr's head back.
Sol Jr takes one on the button.
Sol Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sol Jr wants to clinch.
Diggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs connects with a body shot.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diggs.
Sol Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Diggs punishes Sol Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Jr tries to land a leg kick but Diggs saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Sol Jr.
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Sol Jr should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Diggs misses with a leg kick
and Sol Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Sol Jr is just out of range.
Sol Jr checks a leg kick.
YB Sol Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sol Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sol Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs scores with the left hand. Sol Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Diggs thumps Sol Jr with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diggs lands a jab to Sol Jr's midsection.
Sol Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sol Jr's sensitive parts.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Sol Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sol Jr has time to react.
Diggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Sol Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sol Jr tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sol Jr at a distance.
Diggs connects with a crisp jab.
Sol Jr is rocked!
Sol Jr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs thuds a left hand into Sol Jr's body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sol Jr enables Diggs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sol Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sol Jr is still in real trouble! Can Diggs finish him?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diggs is stalling in the full guard.
Diggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sol Jr's head.
Diggs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sol Jr trying to remain calm as Diggs controls from the top position.
Diggs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diggs cracks Sol Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Diggs immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sol Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Diggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Diggs!
Moses Diggs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am a baaad man!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heffo Klumpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashimaru Koyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koyo has chosen "Tengoku Kara Kaminari" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heffo Klumpo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musashimaru Koyo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyo misses with a takedown attempt - Klumpo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koyo tries to work over Klumpo's front leg with a kick but Klumpo checks it.
Koyo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klumpo counters with an inside leg kick.
Koyo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koyo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klumpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klumpo scores with a nice head shot.
Klumpo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klumpo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koyo.
Klumpo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koyo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koyo takes a swing at Klumpo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyo is looking to score with low kicks.
Koyo shoots in but no luck this time.
Musashimaru Koyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klumpo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klumpo shoots in looking for a takedown but Koyo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klumpo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koyo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klumpo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Klumpo lands in his opponent's guard.
Klumpo postures up and lands a big shot to Koyo's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koyo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klumpo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klumpo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klumpo wants to control from the top but Koyo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Heffo Klumpo.
Koyo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klumpo scores with the left hand. Koyo knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klumpo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koyo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koyo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klumpo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koyo's knee momentarily.
Klumpo throws a looping overhand right but Koyo ducks down to avoid it.
Klumpo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Koyo's guard.
Klumpo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klumpo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klumpo trying to control but Koyo is working from the bottom.
Klumpo looking to pass the guard.
Klumpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Koyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klumpo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koyo is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koyo 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.
Klumpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klumpo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klumpo is trying to control the position but Koyo postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koyo throwing strikes from guard but Klumpo blocks nicely.
Klumpo wants to sweep here but Koyo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heffo Klumpo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klumpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Koyo.
Heffo Klumpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Koyo wants to slow Klumpo down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice takedown defense from Koyo. No joy for Klumpo on that attempt.
Klumpo throws a sloppy head kick and Koyo moves out of range easily.
Klumpo blocks a leg kick.
Klumpo checks a leg kick.
Klumpo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Koyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Klumpo.
Klumpo tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klumpo.
Koyo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klumpo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klumpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koyo lands with some strikes.
Klumpo is trying to escape the mount.
Koyo landing strikes from the mount and Klumpo is in trouble!
It looks like Heffo Klumpo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klumpo is working to get back to half guard.
Koyo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Klumpo is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Klumpo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Klumpo is rocked!
Koyo lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Klumpo! Koyo sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Klumpo and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Musashimaru Koyo!
Musashimaru Koyo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Musashimaru Koyo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Supersize Me, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leopoldo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Halleljuah Chorus. Atilla Leopoldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMorrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Leopoldo blocks the leg kick.
Leopoldo staying out of range there.
Leopoldo throws a jab when McMorrow was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leopoldo.
Atilla Leopoldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leopoldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McMorrow is fending him off so far but Leopoldo persists. Nope, McMorrow circles away and we're back to standing.
Leopoldo lands a jab.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from McMorrow.
Leopoldo is looking to slow McMorrow down with leg kicks.
McMorrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McMorrow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Sean McMorrow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leopoldo lands with an uppercut that bounces McMorrow off the cage and back into range.
Leopoldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McMorrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leopoldo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMorrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leopoldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leopoldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McMorrow's sensitive parts.
Leopoldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMorrow. McMorrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Leopoldo throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! McMorrow slams his shin into Leopoldo's torso.
Sean McMorrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
McMorrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMorrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMorrow lands with a nice body punch.
Leopoldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leopoldo wants to clinch.
McMorrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leopoldo's calf.
McMorrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McMorrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McMorrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McMorrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leopoldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMorrow counters with a solid body kick.
McMorrow lands a leg kick that knocks Leopoldo off balance momentarily.
McMorrow connects with a leg kick. Leopoldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McMorrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leopoldo at a distance.
McMorrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leopoldo if he has to take too many more of those.
McMorrow lands with an overhand left.
McMorrow connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMorrow. Leopoldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leopoldo needs to keep his hands up - McMorrow had a free shot at his head there.
Leopoldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leopoldo shoots in looking for a takedown but McMorrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leopoldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMorrow scores with a decent looking hook.
McMorrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMorrow fakes the leg kick and cracks Leopoldo in the body.
McMorrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leopoldo.
McMorrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McMorrow is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Leopoldo like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Leopoldo from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean McMorrow!
Sean McMorrow is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sean McMorrow thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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