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Fight Club 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Riesling & Rolling Papers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obomba keeps the fight on the outside.
Obomba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obomba. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obomba connects with a body shot that sends Law's belly button to the back.
Law clinches up with Obomba and pushes him back against the cage.
Obomba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obomba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obomba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Huey Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obomba throws a low kick but Law moves out of range easily.
Law misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Obomba. Those never looked like landing.
Law walks into a left hand.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Obomba circles away.
Law looks to land a right hand but Obomba moved out of range.
Law is looking to land body kicks.
Law looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Obomba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law tries to clinch there but Obomba circles away.
Law wants to clinch up but Obomba keeps it at a distance.
Obomba gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Obomba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Law's head.
Obomba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Law defending well though.
Obomba wants to free his trapped foot but Law is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Obomba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba wants to work for an arm triangle but Law is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obomba.
Obomba throwing shots but Law is blocking nicely.
Obomba slips a nice elbow through Law's hands, connecting with Law's forehead.
Obomba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obomba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Obomba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obomba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Obomba 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.
Obomba seems to be looking for submissions.
Obomba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obomba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obomba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obomba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Law looks gassed!
Obomba landing strikes from the mount.
Obomba with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obomba landing strikes from the mount.
Obomba looking to secure an arm triangle but Law defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obomba dominating with strikes here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Obomba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Law as Obomba shoots in.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Obomba moves out of range easily.
Law tries to bum rush Obomba with a series of wild strikes but Obomba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obomba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Law manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Law utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obomba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obomba pushing down on Law's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Law keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obomba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obomba throws a strike but Law avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Obomba 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.
Law is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba throws an elbow that misses. Law uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obomba's guard. Nice move by Law!
Obomba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.
Obomba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
Law wants to stand but Obomba is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
Obomba is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Obomba is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Obomba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba is trying to keep Law in close.
Obomba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Obomba is tightening it up a little... Law has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Law reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Law taps out! Nice BJJ there by Obomba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry Obomba!
Barry Obomba retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kanye West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
Palhares tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palhares won't be happy with that.
Palhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares struggling a bit here.
West taking a breather here.
Palhares gets back to half guard.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares gets full guard.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.
West advances position into side control!
Palhares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Palhares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palhares actively working from the bottom here.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to control. Palhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palhares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palhares looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and West pushes past his half guard into mount!
Palhares is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
Palhares tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palhares is trying desperately to improve position.
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Palhares is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Palhares is desperately trying to improve his position but West has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palhares is looking to escape.
Palhares is desperately trying to improve his position but West has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West avoids the attempt from Palhares to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares is working to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rousimar Palhares 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.
Palhares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Palhares fails with the takedown
and West counters with a takedown into side control.
Palhares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Palhares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back!
Palhares is looking for the choke from the back position but West is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares looking for the choke from the back.
Palhares has both hooks in and is working for a choke. West is in real trouble here. Palhares gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, West is tapping out! Palhares wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rousimar Palhares!
Rousimar Palhares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradd Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradd Pitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bradd Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amun Ra!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra gets a takedown into half guard.
Ra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ra lands with a punch from half guard.
Ra is controlling the pace.
Ra is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pitt is pressing down on Ra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitt trying to control the position.
Ra preventing the sweep.
Ra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitt, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradd Pitt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ra circles away.
Ra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitt's head.
Pitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ra has a closed guard, preventing Pitt from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ra pulls Pitt in to control the position.
Ra has his feet on Pitt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ra dives in and scores a takedown into Pitt's guard.
Ra wants to control from the top but Pitt keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ra cracks Pitt with a big right hand but Pitt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ra lands some shots froms side control.
Ra working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ra scores with punches from side control.
Ra lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra lands a few punches from side control.
Ra landing strikes.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ra landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pitt is rocked!
Pitt struggling a bit here.
Pitt is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt taking a bit of punishment here - Ra scoring with strikes.
Ra scores with punches from side control.
Ra cracks Pitt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ra scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pitt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pitt taking a bit of punishment here - Ra scoring with strikes.
Oh Pitt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ra lands a strong strike to the head of Pitt. That's dazed him! Ra looking to finish here. Pitt is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ra lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amun Ra!
Amun Ra tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Przemyslaw Micun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darek Borkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micun kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort minor- Remember my name. Borkowski has chosen Sabaton- 40:1 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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211 lbs
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201 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Przemyslaw Micun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darek Borkowski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micun tries to clinch there but Borkowski circles away.
Borkowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Borkowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Micun on his heels. He'll look to pass Micun's guard now, I'm sure.
Borkowski wants to get up but he can't break Micun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Borkowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Micun could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Micun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borkowski tries to stand but Micun is controlling from the bottom.
Micun seems keen to control Borkowski's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borkowski wants to stand and escape but instead Micun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Borkowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Micun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Micun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Micun wants to work for an arm triangle but Borkowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borkowski is trying to stand up here but Micun is controlling him well.
Borkowski trying to hold on to Micun's head to control him but Micun postures up.
Micun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borkowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Micun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borkowski trying to control but Micun postures up.
Micun is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Micun is breathing heavily.
Borkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Micun thows a huge punch but Borkowski dodges it nicely.
Micun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micun is working for a submission of some sort.
Borkowski is trying to stand.
Borkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borkowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Micun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Micun is working away from the top position though.
Micun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borkowski is just riding it out for now. Micun eventually gives up the hold.
Borkowski trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micun throwing shots but Borkowski is blocking nicely.
Borkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Micun.
Micun stops Borkowski from getting back to his feet.
Borkowski trying to hold on to Micun's head to control him but Micun postures up.
Borkowski pushes Micun off looking to stand but Micun dives back in and keeps control.
Micun winds up and cracks Borkowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Micun throwing shots but Borkowski is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Micun decides to stand up.
Micun wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darek Borkowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Borkowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borkowski tries to clinch
and Micun counters with a nice body kick.
Borkowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Darek Borkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borkowski wants to stand up but Micun is controlling the position.
Micun 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.
Micun is trying to maintain the position but Borkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Micun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borkowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borkowski is pressing down on Micun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Micun is holding on for now.
Micun is pressing down on Borkowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Micun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borkowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Micun dives on top into guard.
Borkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borkowski is trying to control the position but Micun postures up.
Borkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Micun throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micun is pushing down on Borkowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borkowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Micun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borkowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Micun thows a huge punch but Borkowski dodges it nicely.
Borkowski wants to control but Micun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borkowski wants to get back to full guard.
Borkowski is trying to stand.
Micun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borkowski's head.
Borkowski tries to kick Micun off but Micun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borkowski wants to control but Micun is keeping busy.
Borkowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Micun.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borkowski is looking to control Micun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borkowski avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Micun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borkowski's head.
Borkowski tries to kick Micun off but Micun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Micun is looking for a kimura here.
Micun throwing shots but Borkowski is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borkowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Micun decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Borkowski.
Borkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Micun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Micun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borkowski pinned against the cage. Borkowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borkowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borkowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darek Borkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micun throws a nice head kick!
Borkowski throws a head kick but Micun moves out of range.
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 Przemyslaw Micun will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Borkowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Micun defends it nicely.
Micun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Micun holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Micun manages to break the clinch.
Borkowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borkowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Borkowski fails with the takedown
and Micun counters with a left and a right that stings Borkowski.
Borkowski thuds his shin into the meat of Micun's side.
Micun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borkowski throws a body kick that misses.
Micun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borkowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Micun swats away the attempt to clinch by Borkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borkowski misses with a double jab.
Micun closes the distance and pushes Borkowski back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Borkowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Micun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borkowski keeping full guard, as Micun tries to pass.
Micun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borkowski's guard.
Micun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Micun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borkowski trying to control but Micun postures up.
Micun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Micun is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Micun is working for a submission of some sort.
Borkowski is trying to stand up here but Micun is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borkowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Micun.
Micun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borkowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borkowski wants to sweep here but Micun controlling him for the moment.
Borkowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Micun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borkowski is trying to stand back up but Micun is controlling him
Borkowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borkowski is trying to control but can't.
Micun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Micun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Micun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borkowski's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Micun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borkowski defending well though.
Borkowski 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.
Borkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Micun is working away from the top position though.
Micun seems to be working for a kimura but Borkowski defends the submission attempt.
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 Przemyslaw Micun.
I think Micun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gegard Mousasi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mousasi stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Mousasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Mousasi stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousasi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan working for a triangle but Mousasi defends it easily.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Mousasi isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mousasi controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Mousasi keeps him under control.
Mousasi lands with a punch from half guard.
Mousasi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mousasi to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mousasi thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Mousasi lands strikes from half guard.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Mousasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is working hard here to advance position.
Mousasi is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryan is trying to stand up here but Mousasi is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mousasi wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well.
Well, if Mousasi 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gegard Mousasi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Mousasi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Mousasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mousasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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!
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mousasi scores with a head kick.
Mousasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mousasi takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mousasi is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mousasi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mousasi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mousasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mousasi slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mousasi moves into full mount!
Ryan can't escape the position.
Mousasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Mousasi maintains control.
Mousasi raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mousasi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mousasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mousasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mousasi avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Mousasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mousasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mousasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mousasi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryan for as long as he can get away with.
Mousasi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ryan has worked his arm free - good work by Ryan!
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Mousasi keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi controls the position from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mousasi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ryan is trying to keep Mousasi in close.
Mousasi advances position into side control!
Mousasi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is trying to control Mousasi's posture but Mousasi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gegard Mousasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gegard Mousasi.
Mousasi closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Mousasi lands a takedown into guard.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Mousasi postures up.
Mousasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mousasi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gegard Mousasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mousasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Mousasi.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Mousasi slows down the pace here.
Mousasi landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi working Ryan over with knees to the body.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Mousasi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryan.
A short right from Mousasi on the inside.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mousasi walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mousasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ryan's guard now, I'm sure.
Mousasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryan's guard.
Mousasi controlling the pace.
Mousasi wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryan is in trouble now - Mousasi has advanced to mount!
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mousasi controlling from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan working to try and regain half guard.
Matt Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mousasi 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Gegard Mousasi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fancy Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Hannedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fancy Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hannedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcghee circles away.
Mcghee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Mcghee as he checks the leg kick.
Mcghee doesn't manage to clinch there - Hannedy circles away.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcghee scores with a jab.
Hannedy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Hannedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee tries to clinch but Hannedy moves out of range.
Hannedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcghee is out of range and Hannedy settles back down.
Mcghee wants to clinch but Hannedy slips to the side
and Hannedy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcghee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hannedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcghee is retaining full guard.
Hannedy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hannedy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hannedy trying to control but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
Mcghee has his feet on Hannedy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcghee swivels and escapes.
Hannedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hannedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hannedy fails with the takedown.
Hannedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hannedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcghee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hannedy somewhat.
Hannedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcghee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hannedy somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcghee checks it well.
Hannedy dives in and grabs Mcghee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcghee pushes down on Hannedy's head and hops out.
Hannedy misses with a double jab.
Mcghee tries to clinch up
and Hannedy counters with a shoot takedown. Mcghee fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee pushes Hannedy off and gets back to his feet.
Hannedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcghee avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcghee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hannedy trying to move into half guard but instead Mcghee has managed to sweep!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Hannedy dominated that round.
That's time! Hannedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcghee wants to clinch.
Hannedy throws a right and a left that Mcghee avoids nicely.
Mcghee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcghee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hannedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hannedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hannedy looks for a takedown but Mcghee sprawls well.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee moves into range and clinches up with Hannedy.
Mcghee lands a hook that snaps the head of Hannedy backwards.
Mcghee lands a good knee to the midsection. Hannedy won't want to take too many of those.
Mcghee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hannedy is defending well for now.
Mcghee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hannedy's elbow.
Mcghee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcghee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcghee misses with a knee to the head.
Mcghee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Walter Hannedy has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hannedy as Mcghee tries to tie him up.
Mcghee lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee working aggressively here.
Mcghee taking a breather.
Mcghee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcghee can't find room to land a body shot as Hannedy controls the action.
Mcghee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hannedy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Hannedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcghee throws a punch but it's blocked by Hannedy.
Hannedy blocks an uppercut.
Mcghee tries to stall but Hannedy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcghee lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hannedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcghee lands a knee to the body.
Mcghee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcghee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hannedy's elbow.
Mcghee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hannedy up against the cage.
Mcghee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcghee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hannedy's face.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but Hannedy blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcghee.
Mcghee lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcghee scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcghee gets through Hannedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcghee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hannedy.
Still in the clinch, Mcghee scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Mcghee.
Mcghee tries a knee to the head but Hannedy blocks it.
Mcghee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hannedy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Mcghee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Hannedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hannedy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Mcghee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcghee wants to clinch
and Hannedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcghee thinking.
Hannedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcghee moves in looking to clinch but Hannedy pushes him off.
Mcghee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hannedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcghee tries to clinch up.
Mcghee tries to clinch but Hannedy moves out of range.
Mcghee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hannedy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcghee did well to prevent Hannedy getting side control.
Mcghee is trying to stand up here but Hannedy is controlling him well.
Hannedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcghee sees it coming and defends easily.
Hannedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcghee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hannedy seems to be working for a kimura but Mcghee defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcghee is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is defending against the submission attempts here by Hannedy.
Hannedy 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.
Mcghee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hannedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy is keen to just control but Mcghee is a slippery customer.
Mcghee pushes Hannedy off looking to stand but Hannedy dives back in and keeps control.
Mcghee is not content to let Hannedy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcghee is defending against the submission attempts here by Hannedy.
Well, if Hannedy 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.
Mcghee is trying to stand up here but Hannedy is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Hannedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hannedy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Hannedy!
Walter Hannedy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Christina Milian - When you look at me. Sthowp has chosen Blind Guardian - Into the Storn as his entrance music. Sthawy Sthowp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jules Verne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sthawy Sthowp!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sthowp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sthowp moves to clinch but Verne breaks away
letting Verne counter with a right hand.
Verne throws a leg kick but Sthowp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verne throws a low kick, looking for Sthowp's leg but Sthowp calmly moves out of range.
Verne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sthowp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verne.
Verne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sthowp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verne trying to control but Sthowp is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Verne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sthowp is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verne wants to control from the top but Sthowp keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jules Verne wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sthowp stuffs the takedown attempt from Verne. Verne gets slowly back to his feet.
Sthowp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verne.
Sthowp tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verne misses with a low kick.
A jab from Sthowp does it's job there.
Sthowp misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verne lands with a kick to the temple. Sthowp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Verne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sthowp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sthowp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Verne!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verne is looking to improve his position but Sthowp isn't that keen on the idea.
Verne trying desperately to get to his feet.
Verne tries to hold on but Sthowp postures up.
Verne is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sthowp working Verne over with strikes here.
Verne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sthowp working Verne over with strikes here.
Verne is trying to escape the mount.
Verne tries to buck Sthowp off but he can't manage it.
Verne regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verne has hold of Sthowp's hands but Sthowp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sthowp wants to take a breather but Verne is having none of it.
Sthowp wants to pass to mount but Verne is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp controlling the action here.
Sthowp wants to pass the guard but Verne is defending well.
Verne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sthowp throwing shots but Verne is blocking nicely.
Verne looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sthowp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Verne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sthowp.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jules Verne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Verne dives in and grabs Sthowp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sthowp pushes down on Verne's head and hops out.
Verne lands a high kick!
Sthowp looks to clinch
enabling Verne to counter with a crisp jab.
Verne lunges at Sthowp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sthowp's hand.
Verne wants to land a leg kick but Sthowp is out of range.
Sthowp checks a low kick from Verne.
Sthowp closes the distance and pushes Verne back into the cage.
Sthowp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Verne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sthawy Sthowp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sthowp misses the body punch
and Verne counters with a body kick that stops Sthowp in his tracks momentarily.
Sthowp tries to clinch
and Verne counters with a low kick, right behind Sthowp 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sthowp is defended easily by Verne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp checks a low kick from Verne.
Sthowp shoots in but Verne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jules Verne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sthawy Sthowp.
Sthowp looks to clinch
and Verne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sthowp's guard.
Sthowp is breathing heavily.
Verne trying to control but Sthowp is working from the bottom.
Verne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sthowp looking to control.
Jules Verne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sthowp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verne wants to stand but Sthowp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verne preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jules Verne just wasn't active enough.
Verne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verne throws a low kick, looking for Sthowp's leg but Sthowp calmly moves out of range.
Sthowp scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Verne. No joy for Sthowp on that attempt.
Sthowp moves to clinch but Verne breaks away
and Verne counters with a nice kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Sthowp misses
and Verne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verne counters with a good low kick that Sthowp was not able to check.
Verne moves away from the strike by Sthowp.
Sthowp moves to clinch but Verne breaks away
and Verne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sthowp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verne counters with a takedown into side control.
Verne misses with the ground and pound.
Verne is looking to take a break and control but Sthowp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sthowp to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verne misses with a looping left.
Verne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sthowp pushes Verne up against the cage in a clinch.
Verne breaks the clinch.
Verne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sthowp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verne has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sthowp doesn't manage to clinch there - Verne circles away.
Sthowp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Verne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Verne dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Verne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sthowp tries to clinch there but Verne circles away.
Sthowp tries to clinch but Verne moves away
and Verne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sthowp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Verne tries for a takedown but Sthowp manages to get underhooks.
Verne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sthowp tries to pull guard but Verne holds him up against the cage and eventually Sthowp drops back down to his feet.
Verne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sthowp wants to clinch but Verne slips to the side
and Verne counters with an outside leg kick.
Sthowp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sthowp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sthowp stuffs the takedown attempt from Verne. Verne gets slowly back to his feet.
Sthowp tries to clinch up.
Verne staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Verne misses the target.
Verne swats away the attempt to clinch by Sthowp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verne misses with a low kick.
Verne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sthowp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sthowp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sthowp throws a jab when Verne was well out of range.
Sthowp tries to clinch up
and Verne counters with a solid body kick.
Verne throws a shot from downtown. Sthowp moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp wants to clinch but Verne slips to the side
and Verne counters with a straight right hand.
Sthowp tries to clinch up but Verne circles away and keeps his distance.
Verne slips under a jab.
Sthowp wants to clinch.
Verne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sthowp.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verne. That's going to slow Sthowp down.
Verne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sthowp.
Verne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verne throws a head kick but Sthowp moves out of range.
Verne throws the kick towards the body but Sthowp avoids it.
Jules Verne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp tries to clinch up but Verne circles away and keeps his distance.
Sthawy Sthowp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sthowp darts in trying to clinch
and Verne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sthowp's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verne controlling from the top position.
Sthowp wants to sweep here but Verne controlling him for the moment.
Sthowp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sthowp trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Verne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verne, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Verne!
Jules Verne is the new middleweight champion!
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