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UVT 143: Maquire vs Equinox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fuck BP Oil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuck BP Oil is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fuck BP Oil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Chen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BP Oil shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed BP Oil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen. That's going to slow BP Oil down.
BP Oil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chen tries to escape but BP Oil is in control.
BP Oil throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chen is trying to stand.
BP Oil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chen is trying to stand back up but BP Oil is controlling him
Chen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BP Oil.
BP Oil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
BP Oil thows a huge punch but Chen dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BP Oil throws a strike but Chen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
BP Oil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BP Oil postures up in Chen's guard and throws a big left but Chen blocks it.
BP Oil throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BP Oil throws a strike but Chen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chen gets to his feet - BP Oil follows without any prompting.
Fuck BP Oil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen misses with a low kick.
BP Oil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chen tries to avoid it but BP Oil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chen to the ground. Chen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BP Oil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
BP Oil working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
BP Oil scoring with punches from side control.
Chen regains half guard, as BP Oil was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BP Oil working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen is trying to stand up here but BP Oil is controlling him well.
BP Oil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BP Oil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chen is trying to stand.
BP Oil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BP Oil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
BP Oil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from BP Oil.
BP Oil is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen has wrist control.
BP Oil throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BP Oil throws an elbow that misses. Chen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BP Oil's guard. Nice move by Chen!
Chen wanted to stand there but BP Oil had control of the position.
BP Oil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BP Oil tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chen throws a head kick that half lands.
Chen wants to slow BP Oil down by chopping away at his legs.
BP Oil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuck BP Oil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BP Oil tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
BP Oil takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BP Oil tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
BP Oil is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuck BP Oil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
BP Oil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chen circles away.
BP Oil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BP Oil off to one side.
Chen throws a leg kick which misses BP Oil's front leg but catches the back leg as BP Oil tries to avoid it.
No luck for BP Oil with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuck BP Oil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BP Oil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BP Oil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a three punch combo that has BP Oil backing up. BP Oil nods at Chen to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BP Oil.
Chen throws a one two combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chen.
Chen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BP Oil, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BP Oil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chen.
Chen is looking to slow BP Oil down with leg kicks.
Chen lands a leg kick that knocks BP Oil off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen. That's going to slow BP Oil down.
BP Oil tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chen lands a high kick!
Chen scores with a head kick.
Chen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chen is looking to slow BP Oil down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BP Oil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chen is looking to stand up but BP Oil isn't so interested in that idea.
Chen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BP Oil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen.
Jin Chen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen lands with a kick to the temple. BP Oil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chen connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BP Oil is defended easily by Chen.
BP Oil tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
BP Oil fails with the takedown.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BP Oil.
Chen cracks the inside of BP Oil's front leg.
Chen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen. That's going to slow BP Oil down.
Jin Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chen lands a leg kick that knocks BP Oil off balance momentarily.
Chen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chen leaves BP Oil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chen keeps BP Oil at a distance using the push kick.
Chen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BP Oil circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BP Oil is defended easily by Chen.
BP Oil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as BP Oil backs up against the cage.
Chen wants to clinch up but BP Oil keeps it at a distance.
BP Oil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen is looking to clinch but BP Oil is avoiding it.
BP Oil looks for a takedown but Chen sprawls well.
BP Oil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen.
Chen lands a jab-cross combination.
Chen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces BP Oil back to the cage. Chen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BP Oil misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BP Oil.
BP Oil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Chen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of BP Oil's head.
A left and a right from Chen both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BP Oil is defended easily by Chen.
Chen digs a good hook to BP Oil's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Chen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chen.
BP Oil shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed BP Oil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BP Oil checks the leg kick nicely there.
BP Oil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BP Oil somewhat.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but BP Oil pushes him off.
Chen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BP Oil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuck BP Oil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BP Oil shoots in and drives through. Chen sprawls well.
BP Oil dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on BP Oil's head and hops out.
Chen feints and then cracks BP Oil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BP Oil down.
Chen darts in and clinches BP Oil up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Chen to work.
BP Oil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chen is struggling to control the position.
BP Oil is looking for a takedown.
Chen lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Fuck BP Oil has been cut.
BP Oil is looking to break free of the clinch but Chen has double underhooks.
Chen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BP Oil tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
BP Oil is looking to take this one to the mat.
BP Oil is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chen working BP Oil over with knees to the body.
Chen lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
BP Oil tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen landing knees to the body.
Chen lands a damaging elbow.
BP Oil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That kick from Chen tenderised BP Oil's leg. BP Oil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuck BP Oil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BP Oil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BP Oil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chen.
BP Oil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for BP Oil with that takedown attempt.
BP Oil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chen, right into the meat.
BP Oil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen counters with a leg kick.
Chen connects with an inside leg kick.
Chen lands a two punch combo.
BP Oil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen.
BP Oil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BP Oil fails with the takedown
and Chen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Chen!
A very excited looking Jin Chen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McJitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatty McJitsu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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289 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatty McJitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Sobchak!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobchak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Sobchak.
McJitsu throws the kick towards the body but Sobchak avoids it.
Sobchak misses with a body shot.
Sobchak misses with a hook.
Sobchak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sobchak lunges at McJitsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McJitsu's hand.
It looks like Fatty McJitsu has been cut.
Sobchak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McJitsu tries to bum rush Sobchak with a series of wild strikes but Sobchak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McJitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McJitsu checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McJitsu.
McJitsu throws out a leg kick but Sobchak moves out of range and McJitsu only half commits.
A good leg kick by Sobchak.
McJitsu blocks a head kick by Sobchak.
Sobchak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McJitsu misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Sobchak misses its intended target.
Sobchak 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.
Sobchak throws the left hand but McJitsu avoids the punch easily.
McJitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak throws a body kick that misses.
Sobchak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McJitsu counters with a series of strikes. Sobchak will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sobchak.
Sobchak throws the left hand but McJitsu avoids the punch easily.
Sobchak throws a body punch but McJitsu moves out of range.
Sobchak throws an overhand right that lands on McJitsu's shoulder, as McJitsu tries to avoid the shot.
McJitsu drops his hands momentarily and Sobchak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sobchak throws the left hand but McJitsu avoids the punch easily.
Sobchak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak avoids the body shot from McJitsu.
Sobchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobchak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walter Sobchak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobchak tries to land a leg kick but McJitsu saw it coming and moves away.
Sobchak missing with a left hand there. McJitsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sobchak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sobchak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McJitsu.
McJitsu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Walter Sobchak has been cut.
Sobchak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobchak stuffs the takedown attempt from McJitsu. McJitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak looks for the body kick but McJitsu saw that one coming.
Walter Sobchak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobchak misses the shot to the body.
Sobchak lands with an overhand left.
Sobchak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobchak throws a lazy right hand but McJitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobchak feints and then cracks McJitsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McJitsu down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobchak takes a swing at McJitsu's ribcage but misses.
Sobchak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McJitsu is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McJitsu throws a right and a left that Sobchak avoids nicely.
Sobchak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobchak walks into a jab.
McJitsu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sobchak lands a jab to the nose.
Sobchak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Sobchak there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobchak throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McJitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McJitsu ducks under a wild hook from Sobchak.
The fight stays on the outside here - McJitsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McJitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobchak.
Sobchak cracks McJitsu with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Sobchak misses
and McJitsu counters with a left and a right that stings Sobchak.
Sobchak misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak dodges the punch combination from McJitsu.
Sobchak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McJitsu. That did some damage!
Sobchak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fatty McJitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobchak tries to bum rush McJitsu with a series of wild strikes but McJitsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Sobchak both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobchak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Sobchak. Beautiful body shot.
McJitsu misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sobchak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobchak lands a slapping body shot.
McJitsu tries to move into range but Sobchak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sobchak misses the shot to the body.
Sobchak lands a body shot.
Sobchak misses with the combination.
McJitsu is looking to clinch but Sobchak is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak connects with a solid leg kick.
Sobchak connects with a body shot that sends McJitsu's belly button to the back.
McJitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobchak pinned against the cage. Sobchak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatty McJitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobchak throws a left and a right that both miss
and McJitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobchak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobchak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Sobchak misses.
Sobchak throws a leg kick but McJitsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sobchak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice cross by Sobchak.
McJitsu avoids the body shot from Sobchak.
Sobchak throws a right and a left that McJitsu avoids nicely.
Sobchak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McJitsu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McJitsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobchak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McJitsu manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sobchak.
Sobchak throws a body punch but McJitsu moves out of range.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
Sobchak dodges the punch combination from McJitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sobchak.
Sobchak throws a good cross that connects.
McJitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobchak throws a hook but McJitsu blocks it.
McJitsu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobchak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McJitsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak tries to bum rush McJitsu with a series of wild strikes but McJitsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McJitsu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sobchak.
A slow jab from Sobchak misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McJitsu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sobchak misses with an uppercut. McJitsu saw that one coming.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
McJitsu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobchak thuds his right hand into McJitsu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sobchak thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Sobchak. That snapped McJitsu's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sobchak just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as McJitsu blocks the low kick.
Sobchak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McJitsu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sobchak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McJitsu throws a one two combo.
Walter Sobchak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McJitsu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sobchak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McJitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sobchak. McJitsu shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobchak misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobchak. McJitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobchak lands a glancing blow to the side of McJitsu's head.
Fatty McJitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Sobchak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crunch! Sobchak slams his shin into McJitsu's torso.
Sobchak scores with a punch to the head.
Sobchak lands a head kick. McJitsu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobchak misses with a wild body shot.
McJitsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobchak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Sobchak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobchak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Sobchak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dio - Push. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Skinny Boy enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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287 lbs
23 - 30 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Bateman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Skinny Boy has been cut.
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bateman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boy looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boy is defended easily by Bateman.
Donk. Bateman catches Boy right on the button with a cross.
Bateman catches Boy with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Boy forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Bateman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragg comes to the cage accompanied by My My Misfire - The Sinatra. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
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289 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colt Bragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olhoffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olhoffer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bragg misses with a body shot.
Bragg is looking to clinch.
Bragg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bragg. Olhoffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bragg throws out a loose jab but Olhoffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olhoffer throws a hook to the side of Bragg's head but Bragg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Olhoffer misses.
Bragg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olhoffer has time to react.
Bragg misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olhoffer missing with a left hand there. Bragg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bragg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olhoffer.
Bragg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bragg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bragg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olhoffer doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Bragg.
Olhoffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bragg is looking to wear down Olhoffer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Bragg. That snapped Olhoffer's head back.
Bragg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olhoffer doesn't seem bothered though.
Colt Bragg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bragg drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bragg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bragg 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bragg looking to pass the guard.
Olhoffer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bragg controls the pace.
Bragg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olhoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt Bragg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Olhoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Bragg lands.
Olhoffer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bragg. Olhoffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olhoffer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olhoffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olhoffer wants it to stay on the feet.
Bragg throws a body punch but Olhoffer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bragg. Olhoffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olhoffer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bragg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bragg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olhoffer manages to avoid it.
Bragg swings for the body but Olhoffer moves out of range.
Bragg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bragg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olhoffer just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olhoffer misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bragg. Olhoffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Bragg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bragg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olhoffer.
Bragg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bragg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olhoffer manages to avoid it.
Bragg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olhoffer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Colt Bragg has been cut.
Olhoffer swings for the body but Bragg moves out of range.
Bragg swings for the body but Olhoffer moves out of range.
Bragg lands a right hook to the body.
Bragg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olhoffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bragg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olhoffer momentarily.
Olhoffer throws a right hand that misses
and Bragg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olhoffer misses the shot to the body.
Bragg scores with a hook to the body. Olhoffer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bragg throws a body punch but Olhoffer moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bragg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olhoffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olhoffer misses with a series of wild punches.
Olhoffer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Olhoffer does no damage.
Bragg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olhoffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bragg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olhoffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bragg.
Bragg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bragg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Bragg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olhoffer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bragg content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Colt Bragg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Olhoffer missing with a left hand there. Bragg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olhoffer moves away.
A punch combination from Olhoffer misses.
Olhoffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bragg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olhoffer.
Olhoffer misses with a hook
and Bragg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray Olhoffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olhoffer fails to land with a series of punches.
Olhoffer just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Bragg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Bragg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bragg scores with a jab to the head.
Bragg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bragg misses with a body shot.
Bragg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olhoffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bragg.
Bragg swings for the body but Olhoffer moves out of range.
Bragg looks to score with a jab to the body but Olhoffer is just out of range.
Olhoffer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bragg works Olhoffer's body with a nice hook.
Bragg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg just misses with a punch to the body.
Olhoffer moves out of range as Bragg strikes.
Bragg shoots in and gets a takedown into Olhoffer's guard.
Bragg throws a big elbow that misses.
Bragg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olhoffer is keeping the position for now.
Bragg pushing down on Olhoffer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bragg trying to pass the guard but Olhoffer defending well.
Ray Olhoffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Colt Bragg.
Bragg misses the shot to the body.
Bragg lands a lovely overhand right.
Olhoffer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bragg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bragg controlling the pace.
Bragg throwing shots but Olhoffer is blocking nicely.
Colt Bragg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olhoffer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bragg content to stall in guard here.
Bragg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olhoffer can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Colt Bragg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bragg misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Bragg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bragg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Bragg!
After the big win, Colt Bragg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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277 lbs
24 - 23 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowell fails with the takedown.
Cowell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cowell wants to pass the guard but Heggs is keeping the position.
Cowell won't allow Heggs to sweep him here.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Heggs keeps moving.
Cowell has gone for a leg lock! Heggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cowell's guard.
Cowell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cowell looking for a guillotine here but Heggs defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heggs defends well.
Cowell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Heggs has passed into side control.
The referee asks Heggs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heggs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cowell tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heggs pulls his head out easily.
Heggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heggs wants to get back to his feet.
Heggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cowell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heggs passes into side control, despite Cowell's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cowell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowell keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell tries to buck Heggs off but Heggs is having none of it.
Heggs gets to mount! Cowell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cowell is looking to improve his position but Heggs isn't that keen on the idea.
Heggs controlling from the full mount.
Cowell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cowell is looking to improve his position but Heggs isn't that keen on the idea.
Cowell tries to lock up and control but Heggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowell is trying desperately to improve position.
Cowell tries to hold on but Heggs postures up.
Heggs controlling his opponent.
Cowell is trying desperately to improve position.
Heggs controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowell is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Cowell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heggs tries to avoid it but Cowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heggs to the ground. Heggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heggs as he jumps to the side.
Heggs tries to clinch but Cowell moves out of range.
Cowell shoots in but no luck this time.
Luther Heggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Cowell.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Heggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Heggs as Cowell shoots in.
Cowell motions for Heggs to come forward. Cowell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cowell shoots for a double leg takedown but Heggs sprawls well. He's pushed Cowell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cowell shoots in for a double leg but Heggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Anderson Cowell has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Heggs circles away easily
and Heggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Heggs has managed to clinch.
Heggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heggs clinches up with Cowell and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Heggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Heggs circles away easily
and Heggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cowell! Heggs lets Cowell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cowell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowell gets tackled into the cage by Heggs. Heggs maintains the clinch.
Cowell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heggs smiles and moves away.
Heggs digs a good hook to Cowell's body.
Heggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cowell is still on wobbly legs! Can Heggs finish him?
Heggs is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cowell flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cowell is out cold! Heggs holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Heggs!
After winning the bout, Luther Heggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex KwonDo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex KwonDo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Rex KwonDo has been cut.
KwonDo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean.
Bean checks a low kick from KwonDo.
Bean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bean is trying to break the clinch but KwonDo has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KwonDo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KwonDo slips under a jab.
KwonDo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
KwonDo shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense.
Rex KwonDo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
KwonDo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bean avoids the head kick by KwonDo.
KwonDo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bean but Bean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KwonDo scores with a body shot.
Bean throws a series of strikes that have KwonDo backpedaling.
KwonDo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Bean.
Bean is trying to maintain a safe position but KwonDo gets an underhook and turns Bean into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KwonDo has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KwonDo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex KwonDo.
Bean stops a takedown attempt from KwonDo.
KwonDo looks gassed!
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
KwonDo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KwonDo lands a nice shot that snaps Bean's head back.
KwonDo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KwonDo moves away.
KwonDo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from KwonDo.
Bean avoids the head kick by KwonDo.
KwonDo swinging wildly here.
KwonDo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
KwonDo tries for a takedown but Bean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but KwonDo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits KwonDos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That has opened up Rex KwonDo's cut even more.
A big right from Bean misses.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KwonDo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KwonDo fails to land the takedown.
Bean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KwonDo.
Bean jabs at KwonDo's body.
KwonDo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bean is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for KwonDo.
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean stuns KwonDo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KwonDo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean scores with a one two! KwonDo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
KwonDo misses with a kick to the body
and Bean counters with a right hand to the body.
KwonDo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bean swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
KwonDo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KwonDo shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - KwonDo circles away.
KwonDo throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
KwonDo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex KwonDo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck KwonDo on the side of the head.
A punch combination from KwonDo misses.
KwonDo throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
KwonDo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KwonDo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from KwonDo misses
and Bean counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! KwonDo goes down! Will KwonDo beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
KwonDo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KwonDo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
KwonDo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Bean lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in KwonDo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butter Bean!
During a confident post fight interview, Butter Bean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig has chosen the Smiths - Meat Is Murder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Danzig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danzig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danzig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danzig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danzig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danzig wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Danzig to counter with a crisp jab.
Danzig moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danzig tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danzig 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 Bishop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bishop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danzig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Danzig has hold of Bishop's hands but Bishop slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danzig.
Danzig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
Bishop is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danzig controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bryan Bishop.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danzig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Danzig wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Danzig was covering up waiting for the punch and Bishop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bishop postures up.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danzig working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Danzig has wrist control.
Danzig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danzig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danzig on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danzig's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Danzig looking for a sweep. Not yet Danzig, not yet.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Danzig trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.
Danzig keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Danzig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danzig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danzig throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danzig feints a jab promting Bishop to slip. Danzig then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bishop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danzig circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danzig takes the fight into the clinch.
Danzig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Danzig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danzig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danzig as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Danzig has managed to clinch.
Danzig breaks from the clinch.
Danzig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danzig stuffs the takedown.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danzig pushes Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Danzig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danzig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Danzig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danzig takes the fight into the clinch.
Danzig stalling the fight.
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danzig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danzig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danzig moves into the clinch successfully.
Danzig wants to stall.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Danzig fails to land.
Danzig scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Danzig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop dives in and grabs Danzig's left leg, looking for a takedown. Danzig pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
Bishop looking to score a takedown here. Danzig is defending well but Bishop drives through and ends up in Danzig's guard.
Danzig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Danzig looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Danzig pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop stands up over Danzig, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Danzig has wrist control.
Bishop works over Danzig with some ground and pound from guard.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryan Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danzig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Danzig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Danzig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Danzig.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danzig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danzig is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Danzig moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
Danzig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danzig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Danzig.
Danzig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig manages to break the clinch.
Danzig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danzig moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Danzig tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Danzig sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danzig misses with a wild combination.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Danzig wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Danzig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Danzig is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bishop has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bishop lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bishop landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Danzig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop controlling from side mount.
Danzig wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzig keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Danzig is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop working the ground and pound from side control.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Danzig tries to escape but Bishop is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bishop is putting a hurting on Danzig here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bishop working the body and head with strikes.
Danzig is rocked!
Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Danzig to see if he's OK.
Danzig is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Danzig is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bishop connects with a decent elbow.
Bishop lands a strong strike to the head of Danzig. That's dazed him! Bishop looking to finish here. Danzig is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bishop lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Bishop!
A relieved looking Bryan Bishop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fantana's choice of entrance music: Many Men. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
156 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Antona thumps Fantana with a low kick.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown but Antona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantana misses with a straight left.
Fantana looks gassed!
Antona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antona fails to land with a series of punches.
Antona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Antona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Antona cracks the inside of Fantana's front leg.
Antona throws a head kick that misses.
Antona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antona can pounce on him.
Antona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Antona scoring well with a low kick there.
Antona throws a shot to the body.
Antona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Antona connects with a solid leg kick.
Antona explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Antona throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Antona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantana throws the left hand but Antona avoids the punch easily.
Antona throws a leg kick which misses Fantana's front leg but catches the back leg as Fantana tries to avoid it.
Antona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona lands a high kick!
Antona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Antona throws a sloppy head kick and Fantana moves out of range easily.
Antona feints and then cracks Fantana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fantana down.
Antona thuds his shin into the meat of Fantana's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antona, right into the meat.
Antona fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antona.
Good leg kick by Antona there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Antona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fantana has time to react.
Antona thumps Fantana with a low kick.
Antona scores with a head kick.
Antona connects with a leg kick. Fantana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Antona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Antona slams his shin into Fantana's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antona lands with a straight right. Fantana didn't see that one coming.
Fantana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Antona scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Antona.
Antona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Antona. Antona obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Antona.
Antona thows a body kick. Fantana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Antona.
Antona punishes Fantana's body with a nice straight punch.
Antona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antona.
A head kick from Antona lands but Fantana takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antona throws a combination. Fantana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Antona lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Antona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona 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.
Antona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Antona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Antona connects with a high kick.
Fantana is rocked!
Antona circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fantana to the canvas! Fantana doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Antona keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aydine Antona!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betlach's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eastbound and Down. John Simons III told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
144 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vevrin Betlach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Betlach circles away.
Simons III sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
John Simons III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betlach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Betlach tries to clinch up but Simons III circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Simons III or perhaps it was just good defense by Betlach which made him look bad.
Simons III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betlach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Betlach stuffs the takedown attempt from Simons III. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Vevrin Betlach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Betlach sizes up Simons III with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Betlach misses with a looping left.
Betlach misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
Betlach misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III with a lazy takedown attempt
and Betlach counters with an inside leg kick.
Betlach missing with a left hand there. Simons III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simons III throws a hook but Betlach avoids it easily.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Betlach pinned against the cage. Betlach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Betlach misses with a body kick.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Betlach avoids it really well and circles away.
Simons III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Betlach misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Betlach's guard.
Simons III pushes down on Betlach's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simons III seems to be working for a kimura but Betlach defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betlach is not content to let Simons III control the position.
Betlach is looking to control Simons III's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Betlach avoid being mounted?
Betlach is trying to get back to full guard.
Betlach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Betlach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betlach is adopting a defensive guard.
Betlach is trying to keep Simons III in close.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Betlach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Betlach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Betlach lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach misses with an uppercut.
Betlach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simons III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Betlach.
Simons III misses with the combination.
Simons III has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Betlach.
Simons III scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simons III is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Betlach has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Betlach thuds his shin into the meat of Simons III's side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
Betlach stuffs the takedown.
Betlach throws a jab when Simons III was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Betlach finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Betlach looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Vevrin Betlach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Betlach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vevrin Betlach is winning the standup battle so far.
Betlach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach lands with a kick to the ribs.
Betlach gets a clinch.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Betlach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Betlach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Betlach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Betlach.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Betlach has him pressed against the cage.
Betlach is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Betlach digs a right hand into Simons III's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simons III's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betlach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Betlach connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simons III's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Betlach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach scores with a shot to the side of Simons III's head.
Betlach lands with a right to the head.
Simons III changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Betlach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simons III on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simons III fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Betlach. No joy for Simons III on that attempt.
Betlach scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Betlach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simons III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Betlach lands a big head kick that sends Simons III to the canvas! Betlach follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vevrin Betlach!
An out of breath Vevrin Betlach thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cormac Maguire has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cormac Maguire seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cormac Maguire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Equinox checks a leg kick.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with an outside leg kick.
Maguire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Equinox was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Equinox was covering up waiting for the punch and Maguire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maguire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maguire wants to control from the top but Equinox keeps moving.
Equinox trying to keep a closed guard but Maguire is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Equinox looking for a sweep. Not yet Equinox, not yet.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Equinox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cormac Maguire just wasn't active enough.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Equinox stuns Maguire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a body kick that stops Equinox in his tracks momentarily.
Equinox takes one on the button.
Equinox checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks Equinox off balance momentarily.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maguire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maguire with a nice cross.
Maguire lands a head shot.
Equinox scores with a decent looking hook.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Equinox tries to clinch up
and Maguire counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maguire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Equinox fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Equinox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire 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.
Equinox closes the distance but Maguire moves to the side
and Maguire counters with an inside leg kick.
John Equinox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Equinox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maguire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maguire throws a head kick that misses.
Equinox slips a straight right by Maguire.
Equinox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maguire.
Maguire feints and then cracks Equinox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Equinox down.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Equinox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox lands a nice shot that snaps Maguire's head back.
Maguire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maguire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Maguire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Equinox.
Equinox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maguire counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a right hand
and Equinox counters with a three punch combo that has Maguire backing up. Maguire nods at Equinox to acknowledge the strikes.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Maguire thumps Equinox with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Equinox just misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maguire.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maguire.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Equinox moves forwards but Maguire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maguire ducks under a wild hook from Equinox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maguire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Equinox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Equinox is breathing heavily.
Maguire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Equinox at a distance.
Maguire throws a low kick but Equinox avoids it.
Maguire scores with a kick to the body.
Equinox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maguire.
Maguire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maguire lands a nice hook to Equinox's body. Equinox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Equinox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Equinox's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maguire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Equinox has closed the distance and engaged Maguire in a clinch.
Maguire tries to land knees in the clinch but Equinox avoids the damage to the body.
Equinox takes a shot to the head.
Maguire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maguire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maguire tries to land a front kick but Equinox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maguire cracks Equinox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Equinox tries to clinch but Maguire moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Equinox throws the left hand but Maguire avoids the punch easily.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a nice body shot.
Equinox tries to clinch up
and Maguire counters with an inside leg kick.
Maguire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Equinox takes a step back to recover.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Equinox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
Maguire connects with a looping right hand.
Maguire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Equinox's front leg but catches the back leg as Equinox tries to avoid it.
Maguire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Equinox if he has to take too many more of those.
Equinox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maguire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Equinox walks into a jab.
Maguire tries to score with a low kick but Equinox moves his leg out of the way.
Maguire dives in and grabs Equinox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Equinox pushes down on Maguire's head and hops out.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Equinox can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire dips to his left and cracks Equinox with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
A slow jab from Maguire misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Maguire.
A combination from Equinox does no damage.
Maguire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Equinox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maguire. Maguire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maguire connects with a leg kick. Equinox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maguire throws a looping overhand right but Equinox ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Equinox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maguire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Equinox doesn't manage to clinch there - Maguire circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire tries to land a front kick but Equinox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Equinox avoids the body shot from Maguire.
Maguire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Equinox counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Equinox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maguire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Equinox really felt that one!
Maguire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maguire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maguire.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maguire 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.
Maguire misses with a head kick.
Maguire slips under a jab.
Maguire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Equinox!
Equinox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maguire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Equinox is out of range.
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Equinox wants to clinch but Maguire slips to the side
and Maguire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Equinox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Maguire stuns Equinox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Equinox throws a shot from downtown. Maguire moves away and avoids it.
Equinox moves out of range of the leg kick from Maguire.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Maguire keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox missing with a left hand there. Maguire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Equinox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Equinox darts in trying to clinch
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Maguire. Beautiful body shot.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown but Equinox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire tries to land a front kick but Equinox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Equinox moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.
Maguire tests Equinox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maguire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maguire 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.
Maguire wants to pass to mount but Equinox is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maguire controlling the action here.
Equinox tries to get to full guard but Maguire has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Cormac Maguire wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Equinox is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Equinox digs a good body shot into Maguire's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire had his way with John Equinox in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Equinox rushes Maguire and presses him up against the cage.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Maguire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Equinox's defenses.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maguire blocks an uppercut.
Maguire scores with a shot to the side of Equinox's head.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Maguire gets through Equinox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Maguire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maguire breaks from the clinch.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maguire throws a body punch but Equinox moves out of range.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Equinox tries to clinch
and Maguire counters with a low kick, right behind Equinox 's knee.
Equinox checks a low kick from Maguire.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Equinox's sensitive parts.
Maguire throws a sloppy head kick and Equinox moves out of range easily.
Maguire keeps Equinox at a distance using the push kick.
Equinox is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Equinox tries to clinch but Maguire moves out of range.
Equinox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Equinox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maguire cracks the inside of Equinox's front leg.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire walks into a straight right hand from Equinox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Maguire.
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Equinox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Maguire.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox misses with a straight left.
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Equinox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maguire.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Equinox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Equinox's front leg but catches the back leg as Equinox tries to avoid it.
Equinox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cormac Maguire started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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