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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes into the arena with Kevin Rudolf - In the City blaring out of the sound system. Lenny McDaniels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Harris's 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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harris to the mat! Harris manages to get full guard.
McDaniels has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDaniels's guard.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDaniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
McDaniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDaniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDaniels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDaniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between McDaniels's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris postures up in McDaniels's guard and throws a big left but McDaniels blocks it.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris postures up in McDaniels's guard and throws a big left but McDaniels blocks it.
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDaniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris wants to control from the top but McDaniels keeps moving.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDaniels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harris has McDaniels in his guard.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDaniels is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
McDaniels is trying to get back to full guard.
McDaniels actively working from the bottom here.
McDaniels desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McDaniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but McDaniels defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDaniels is looking to improve his position.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDaniels defends it well.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDaniels is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris 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.
McDaniels trying to control but Harris postures up.
McDaniels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harris's back!
McDaniels has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Harris! Can he survive? No! He's out! McDaniels gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lenny McDaniels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Darnielle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darnielle throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Darnielle connects with a leg kick. Patterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darnielle. Darnielle obviously looking to wear him down.
Patterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darnielle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darnielle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Patterson is able to avoid easily.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darnielle tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darnielle to the ground. Darnielle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darnielle walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
John Darnielle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darnielle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darnielle tries to land a leg kick but Patterson saw it coming and moves away.
Darnielle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darnielle tries a head kick but it misses.
Darnielle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darnielle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Darnielle lands a head kick. Patterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Pete Patterson has been cut.
John Darnielle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darnielle misses with a low kick as Patterson jumps back.
Darnielle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Darnielle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson moves out of range as Darnielle throws a body kick.
Darnielle misses with a low kick.
Darnielle looks for the body kick but Patterson saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Darnielle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
Darnielle cracks the inside of Patterson's front leg.
Patterson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Darnielle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darnielle is looking to improve his position.
Patterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darnielle's head.
Patterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Patterson wants to control but Darnielle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darnielle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darnielle looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darnielle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patterson has managed to get both his arms back between Darnielle's legs - danger averted.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darnielle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson passes Darnielle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darnielle keeps working.
Darnielle wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darnielle wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Patterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Darnielle defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Darnielle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Patterson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Darnielle misses with a head kick.
Darnielle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darnielle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Patterson throws a push kick but Darnielle slaps the foot to one side.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
Darnielle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Darnielle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Patterson is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Patterson lands with a right hand.
Darnielle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darnielle connects with a leg kick. Patterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darnielle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Darnielle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darnielle can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Patterson blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
A head kick misses from Darnielle.
A big right from Darnielle misses.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darnielle.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darnielle throws a leg kick but Patterson moved away.
Darnielle thows a body kick. Patterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson throws the left hand but Darnielle avoids the punch easily.
Darnielle tries a head kick but it misses.
Darnielle misses with a head kick.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Patterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darnielle counters with a good low kick that Patterson was not able to check.
Darnielle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darnielle can pounce on him.
Darnielle tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
Darnielle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Darnielle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Darnielle tries to work over Patterson's front leg with a kick but Patterson checks it.
Darnielle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darnielle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darnielle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patterson checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Darnielle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Patterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Darnielle thows a body shot but no joy.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darnielle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Darnielle misses with a few strikes there.
Darnielle tries to land a leg kick but Patterson saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darnielle, right into the meat.
Darnielle misses with a low kick.
Darnielle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darnielle - that will leave a mark!
Darnielle connects with a high kick.
Darnielle misses with a body kick.
Patterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darnielle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darnielle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Darnielle misses.
Darnielle looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Darnielle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Patterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Darnielle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Darnielle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Patterson.
Darnielle throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Darnielle throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Darnielle tries to sprawl out of it but Patterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darnielle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Darnielle.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Darnielle moves out of range easily.
Darnielle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Patterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darnielle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Patterson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Patterson is keen to just control but Darnielle is a slippery customer.
Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Darnielle is trying to control but Patterson manages to pass to mount!
John Darnielle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Darnielle because Patterson loaded up on that one.
Darnielle wants to hold on but Patterson pushes him away.
Pete Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnielle regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Darnielle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darnielle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for John Darnielle!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for John Darnielle!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for John Darnielle!
John Darnielle wins by unanimous decision!
John Darnielle made sure to mention his sponsor, BLKOUT Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Meridius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meridius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meridius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machida avoids the head kick by Meridius.
A head kick by Meridius misses
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Meridius.
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!
Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Meridius misses.
Meridius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Meridius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meridius.
Meridius scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Meridius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Meridius is predictable there
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Meridius moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Meridius misses
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Meridius.
An inside leg kick from Meridius misses.
Meridius throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meridius.
Machida is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meridius fakes the leg kick and cracks Machida in the body.
Meridius cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meridius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meridius tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Meridius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida ducks straight into an uppercut from Meridius and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Machida manages to regain guard straight away.
Meridius forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is trying for a kimura here. Machida looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Meridius wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Materazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Back Pack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Back Pack acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Materazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Back Pack!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materazzi misses the jab.
Materazzi jabs Pack right on the nose. Pack blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Materazzi.
Pack shoots and misses
letting Materazzi counter with a right hand.
Materazzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Materazzi wants it to stay on the feet.
Pack tries for a takedown but Materazzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marco Materazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Back Pack.
Pack walks into a straight right hand from Materazzi.
Materazzi scores with a decent looking hook.
Pack is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materazzi connects with a body shot that sends Pack's belly button to the back.
Pack is still on wobbly legs! Can Materazzi finish him?
Pack with a poor takedown
and Materazzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pack thinking.
Pack looks gassed!
Materazzi cracks Pack with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Materazzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzwell comes to the cage accompanied by RATM - Killing in The Name. Richard Fitzwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Fitzwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Herald!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herald looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzwell is just out of range.
Fitzwell misses with a hook.
Herald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzwell.
Fitzwell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Herald's corner calls for a 1-2. Herald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herald scores with a jab.
Herald loads up on a big right hand but Fitzwell slips the punch.
Fitzwell throws out a loose jab but Herald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Richard Fitzwell has been cut.
Fitzwell dodges the punch combination from Herald.
Herald just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzwell throws a shot from downtown. Herald moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzwell throws an overhand right that lands on Herald's shoulder, as Herald tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzwell looks for a takedown but Herald sprawls well.
Herald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Herald is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herald momentarily.
A left lands for Herald.
Herald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herald scores with a punch to the head.
Herald cracks Fitzwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fitzwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Herald finish him?
Fitzwell is rocked!
Herald swings for the body but Fitzwell moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell blocks a jab.
Herald misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzwell, as that shot connected.
Herald cracks Fitzwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Herald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzwell is breathing heavily.
Herald throws a body punch but Fitzwell moves out of range.
Herald works Fitzwell's body with a nice hook.
Justin Herald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herald scores with a nice right hand.
Herald lands a nice hook to Fitzwell's body. Fitzwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Herald throws a body punch but Fitzwell moves out of range.
Herald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herald misses with a hook.
Herald cracks Fitzwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fitzwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Herald finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herald lands a big right hand that sends Fitzwell crashing to the mat! Herald stays standing though and waves Fitzwell back to his feet!
Herald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Herald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herald swivels and escapes.
Herald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzwell momentarily.
Herald swinging wildly here.
Herald cracks Fitzwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Herald has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fitzwell to stand back up!
Oh Fitzwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herald is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Herald shuts the power down on Fitzwell. Lights out, game over! Herald is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Herald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jp Flaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Picard comes to the cage accompanied by The Picard Song. Jp Flaim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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30
169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Luc Picard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jp Flaim!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Picard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flaim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flaim pulls Picard in close to prevent any damage.
Flaim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Picard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flaim is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jp Flaim was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Picard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flaim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Picard tries to free his leg and advance position but Flaim is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flaim pulls Picard in close to his closed guard and prevents Picard from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Picard shoots in but no luck this time.
Picard shoots for a double leg takedown but Flaim sprawls well. He's pushed Picard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Picard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Picard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picard shoots in looking for a takedown. Flaim tries to sprawl out of it but Picard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flaim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean Luc Picard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard is looking to take a break and control but Flaim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flaim being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Picard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Picard shoots in but Flaim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Flaim. No joy for Picard on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Picard. No joy for Flaim on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flaim swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Picard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flaim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Picard counters with a left to the body.
Picard shoots in but no luck this time.
Picard shoots in and drives through. Flaim sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Picard or perhaps it was just good defense by Flaim which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flaim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flaim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picard defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flaim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Picard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Picard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Picard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaim is letting Picard control him for a moment.
Flaim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Picard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picard controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jean Luc Picard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flaim with a poor takedown
and Flaim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picard shoots in and drives through. Flaim sprawls well.
Picard fails with the takedown
and Flaim counters with a shoot takedown. Picard fights it but they end up in guard.
Flaim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Picard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Picard has escaped and now he's on top!
Picard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flaim is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Picard, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flaim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Picard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flaim, into his guard.
Picard controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flaim trying to control the position here.
Flaim controls Picard momentarily but Picard frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jp Flaim was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flaim slaps away a takedown attempt from Picard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Picard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picard shoots and misses
and Flaim counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Picard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flaim raining down shots from the mount!
Picard is looking to get to half guard.
Flaim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Picard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Picard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picard trying to control the position from guard on top but Flaim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flaim keeping full guard, as Picard tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jp Flaim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Picard 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jean Luc Picard!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jean Luc Picard!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Jean Luc Picard!
Jean Luc Picard wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Brownie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
182 lbs
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24
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronan Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Brownie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nogueira to get the leverage.
Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brownie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nogueira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brownie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brownie is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Brownie is a slippery customer.
Nogueira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brownie!
Nogueira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brownie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brownie!
Brownie stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie forces his way into half guard.
Brownie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nogueira moves into full guard.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brownie is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Brownie passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
Brownie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brownie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Brownie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nogueira is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Brownie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie working for a triangle but Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Brownie tries to roll over but Nogueira keeps him under control.
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Brownie is defending it quite comfortably.
Brownie gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Brownie is keeping the position.
Brownie keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brownie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nogueira is looking for a triangle here but Brownie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brownie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nogueira is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Brownie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Benjamin Brownie waved his t-shirt featuring Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Esteves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Esteves's choice of entrance music: Before I Forgot-Skipknot. The key to victory for Jake Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos scores with a head kick.
It looks like Raul Esteves has been cut.
Santos swings for the body but Esteves moves out of range.
Esteves instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Esteves fails to land.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos thows a leg kick but Esteves checks it
and Esteves counters with an inside leg kick.
Santos tries to sprawl but Esteves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Esteves stops Santos from getting back to his feet.
Esteves decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos throws a head kick but Esteves moves out of range.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Esteves blocks the low kick.
Esteves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esteves fails with the takedown.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Esteves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Esteves's head but Esteves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a leg kick.
Santos throws a push kick but Esteves slaps the foot to one side.
Esteves is looking to clinch.
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Esteves gets the takedown into side control.
Esteves controlling the position.
Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Esteves asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esteves advances to mount.
Santos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Esteves wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos really wants to buck Esteves off and get back to his feet.
Esteves unloads with some shots from mount but Santos bucks and avoids them well.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esteves thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that Santos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Esteves's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santos misses with a double jab.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Esteves counters with a two punch combo.
Esteves avoids the head kick by Santos.
Esteves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Esteves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esteves scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Esteves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raul Esteves has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos tries to bum rush Esteves with a series of wild strikes but Esteves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Esteves if he has to take too many more of those.
Esteves slips a jab from Santos.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Esteves moved out of range.
Jake Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos misses with a body shot
and Esteves counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Esteves avoids the head kick by Santos.
Esteves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Esteves has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Esteves has him pressed against the cage.
Esteves has Santos pushed against the cage.
Esteves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santos tries to circle away but Esteves has him pinned against the cage.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Esteves connects with a nice looking jab.
Esteves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Raul Esteves's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Santos.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos throws a leg kick but Esteves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santos looks for the body kick but Esteves saw that one coming.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Esteves saw that one coming.
Esteves misses with a head kick.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esteves tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos throws a head kick but Esteves moves out of range.
Esteves dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Esteves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raul Esteves's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Esteves moves out of range as Santos throws a body kick.
Santos clobbers Esteves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Esteves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Esteves persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Esteves checks a leg kick.
Esteves tries to land a leg kick but Santos saw it coming and moves away.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Esteves is just out of range.
Santos scores with a head kick.
The cut above Raul Esteves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Esteves blocks a head kick by Santos.
Esteves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esteves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos throws a head kick but Esteves moves out of range.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esteves doesn't seem bothered though.
Jake Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Esteves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esteves counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Esteves counters with a thumping low kick.
Santos throws a right and a left that Esteves avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Esteves works the jab nicely.
Esteves dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Esteves's head and hops out.
Jake Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Esteves misses with a head kick.
Esteves slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esteves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esteves's sensitive parts.
Jake Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a series of strikes that have Esteves backpedaling.
Esteves avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Esteves counters with a head kick. That will keep Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Esteves.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Esteves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esteves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raul Esteves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esteves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Esteves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Esteves counters with a left and a right that stings Santos.
Esteves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Esteves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Esteves. Those never looked like landing.
Esteves ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raul Esteves's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esteves.
Esteves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esteves is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
Esteves sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos blocks the body kick.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Esteves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Esteves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jake Santos!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jake Santos!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jake Santos!
Jake Santos wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Santos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Margules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Margules!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen swings widly with a right hand
and Margules counters with a nice uppercut.
Jensen throws a jab when Margules was well out of range.
A jab from Jensen misses.
Jensen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Margules scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Margules walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Margules comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jensen looks to land a right hand but Margules moved out of range.
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!
Margules slips under a jab from Jensen.
Jensen throws a shot from downtown. Margules moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Margules misses the target.
Margules takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Margules throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margules swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
Margules misses the shot to the body.
Margules moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Margules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Margules.
Margules throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margules.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jensen.
Jensen swings for the body but Margules moves out of range.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but Margules shows good takedown defense.
Margules uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jensen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jensen. Margules does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margules takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Margules throws out a loose jab but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helio Margules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margules cracks Jensen with a good jab.
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!
Margules lands with a nice body punch.
Margules misses the shot to the body.
Margules on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Margules just misses with a punch to the body.
Margules misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen swings widly with a right hand
and Margules counters with a series of strikes. Jensen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Margules throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Margules counters with a nice body shot.
Margules lands a slapping body shot.
Margules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Margules jabs Jensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Margules scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Margules slips under a jab from Jensen.
Margules bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jensen's head backwards.
Helio Margules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margules throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Margules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jensen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jensen misses with a wild combination.
Jensen lands a jab to the nose.
Margules lands a nice looking body shot.
Margules bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Margules scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margules's corner calls for a 1-2. Margules obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margules stuns Jensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Margules looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Jab from Jensen.
Margules blocks a jab.
Jensen clobbers Margules with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Margules misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Margules avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margules takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Margules misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Margules lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Margules dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Margules is just out of range.
Margules just misses with a punch to the body.
Margules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jensen throws out the jab.
Jensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Margules counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helio Margules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Margules lands with a shot to the body.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Margules misses its intended target.
Margules throws a shot to the body.
Margules moves out of range of the strikes.
Jensen shoots in but Margules avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Margules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
Margules misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Margules.
A jab from Jensen misses.
Margules misses with a body shot.
Margules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
Margules lands a body shot.
Margules lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margules looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Jensen misses the target.
Jensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Margules tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Margules manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margules darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margules slips under a jab.
Margules connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jensen swings for the body but Margules moves out of range.
Margules throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Margules is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jensen rather than just go for the knockout.
Margules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Margules thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margules.
Margules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
Margules misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Margules.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margules manages to avoid it.
Margules throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jensen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Margules misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Margules throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jensen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Margules jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jensen at a distance.
Jensen misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margules swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jensen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margules thinking.
Jensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margules misses with a wild body shot.
Margules wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Margules misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Margules 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Margules. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Margules.
Jensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Margules. Those never looked like landing.
Margules blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen slips under a jab from Margules.
Jensen throws a shot from downtown. Margules moves away and avoids it.
Jensen takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Margules 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!
Margules takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Jensen throws a series of punches but Margules moves out of range.
Margules just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen slips a straight right by Margules.
Margules works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but Margules shows good takedown defense.
Margules thows a body shot but no joy.
Margules comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Margules lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jensen doesn't seem phased though.
Margules staying out of range there.
Margules takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Margules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Margules misses with a straight left.
Margules fails to land with a series of punches.
Jensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Margules circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Jensen misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Margules lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jensen doesn't seem phased though.
Margules misses with a body punch
and Jensen counters with a right hand to the body.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margules.
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margules on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Margules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
Jensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Margules counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margules.
Margules steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Jensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margules displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jensen throws out the jab.
Margules slips a straight right by Jensen.
Margules on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Margules avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margules staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margules catches Jensen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Margules takes one on the button.
Margules scores with a hook to the body. Jensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Margules gets back to half guard.
Jensen controlling the action here.
Margules trying to control but Jensen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jensen wants to pass to mount but Margules is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margules is looking for a sweep. Jensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Margules is looking to control Jensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margules avoid being mounted?
Jensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen is thwarting Margules's attempts to control the position.
Jensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Jensen.
I think Margules 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Helio Margules!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Helio Margules!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Helio Margules!
Helio Margules wins by unanimous decision!
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