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TFC 6: Spewak vs. Girsurrson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Felipe Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Oliveira.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
Rua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliveira uses from the top position.
Rua is adopting a defensive guard.
Rua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rua jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oliveira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rua grinds an elbow into Oliveira's temple.
Rua cracks Oliveira with a big right hand but Oliveira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rua is working to tighten is grip on Oliveira's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oliveira has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rua is really squeezing tight and eventually Oliveira passes out! Rua breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Rua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morum Grock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Alves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Morum Grock's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Alves!
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, Morum Grock!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grock.
Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alves tries to get out of the position.
Grock is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alves is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morum Grock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Damiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaaskelainen Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magamedov has chosen Linkin Park feat. Jay-Z - Dirt off your shoulder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Damiao!
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, Jaaskelainen Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magamedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damiao avoids the head kick by Magamedov.
Damiao wants to clinch
and Magamedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Damiao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magamedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damiao is trying to break the clinch but Magamedov is controlling him.
Damiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magamedov looks to land a body kick but Damiao moved away.
Damiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov dives in and grabs Damiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Damiao pushes down on Magamedov's head and hops out.
No joy there for Damiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magamedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damiao has managed to clinch.
Magamedov is working for takedown but Damiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damiao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damiao blocks the elbow strike.
Damiao is working for takedown but Magamedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Damiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Damiao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magamedov's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damiao jumps guard but Magamedov stands there with Damiao around his waist. Damiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magamedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Damiao pulls guard.
Magamedov wants to stand but Damiao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magamedov pushes down on Damiao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Damiao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magamedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov throws an elbow that misses. Damiao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magamedov's guard. Nice move by Damiao!
Magamedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Damiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magamedov prevents Damiao from standing back up.
Damiao manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magamedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Damiao's guard.
Magamedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magamedov stops Damiao from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damiao is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaaskelainen Magamedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Damiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magamedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damiao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magamedov. Magamedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magamedov shoots in but Damiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damiao tries to clinch there but Magamedov circles away.
Magamedov staying out of range there.
Damiao throws a series of strikes that have Magamedov backpedaling.
It looks like Jaaskelainen Magamedov has been cut.
Damiao gets caught napping as Magamedov dives in and scores a takedown. Damiao manages to retain guard.
Magamedov stops Damiao from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magamedov forces his way into half guard.
Magamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Damiao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magamedov.
Magamedov stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damiao gets tackled into the cage by Magamedov. Magamedov maintains the clinch.
Damiao managing to block the knees to the body from Magamedov.
Magamedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magamedov goes for a takedown attempt but Damiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Magamedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Damiao which made him look bad.
Leandro Damiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaaskelainen Magamedov.
Damiao misses with a double jab
and Magamedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Damiao throws a head kick that misses.
Damiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Damiao tries to circle away but Magamedov has him pinned against the cage.
Damiao manages to pull guard.
Magamedov looking to pass the guard.
Jaaskelainen Magamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Damiao is working an open guard so Magamedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaaskelainen Magamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaaskelainen Magamedov's cut.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Damiao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damiao.
Magamedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damiao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magamedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Damiao jumps guard but Magamedov stands there with Damiao around his waist. Damiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magamedov breaks the clinch.
Damiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damiao tries to clinch up
and Magamedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magamedov.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Damiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Magamedov drops back down to his feet.
Magamedov blocks the elbow strike.
Damiao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Magamedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Damiao is trying to drag Magamedov to the mat but Magamedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damiao tries to clinch up.
Damiao misses with a combination
and Magamedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magamedov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Damiao to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Damiao.
Damiao throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damiao takes a swing at Magamedov's ribcage but misses.
Magamedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Damiao circles away.
Magamedov misses with a double jab
and Damiao counters with a low kick, right behind Magamedov 's knee.
Leandro Damiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Damiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Magamedov checks a low kick from Damiao.
Damiao misses with a combination
and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magamedov decides to return to a standing position.
Magamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damiao tries to clinch but Magamedov moves out of range.
Damiao avoids the head kick by Magamedov.
Damiao works over Magamedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Leandro Damiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damiao misses with a low kick.
Damiao closes the distance but Magamedov moves to the side
and Magamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Damiao uses the cage 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.
Magamedov takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaaskelainen Magamedov.
I've got Magamedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jaaskelainen Magamedov!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Jaaskelainen Magamedov!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jaaskelainen Magamedov!
Jaaskelainen Magamedov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Offembach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Strader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strader has chosen The Lonely Shepherd Kill Bill as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Offembach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Strader!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strader swinging wildly here.
Offembach tries to clinch but Strader is having none of it.
Offembach avoids the head kick by Strader.
Offembach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strader.
No joy there for Strader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Offembach counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Strader wants to stand and escape but Offembach is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strader is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Offembach frees his head nicely. Oh but Strader has switched to an armbar! Offembach is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jason Strader!
In his post fight interview, Jason Strader gave a big smile as he said 'I can beat the strongest. Thank You for supporting.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regan Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat comes to the cage accompanied by His own theme music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 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
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Regan Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sagat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sagat throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Regan Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendricks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat lands a big head kick that sends Hendricks tumbling to the mat! Sagat takes a step backwards and waves Hendricks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hendricks is rocked!
Nice body kick from Sagat.
Hendricks is still on wobbly legs! Can Sagat finish him?
Hendricks looks gassed!
Sagat is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hendricks flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hendricks is out cold! Sagat holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Sagat!
Victor Sagat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tis Kirosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirosh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bent - kisses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jorn Anthriel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tis Kirosh!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthriel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anthriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anthriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Anthriel.
Kirosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anthriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirosh is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anthriel counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorn Anthriel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorn Anthriel 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes has chosen Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato as his entrance music. Charles Menezes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Crichton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Crichton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes forces Crichton back against the cage and clinches.
Crichton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Menezes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crichton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crichton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menezes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crichton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crichton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Menezes!
Crichton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menezes is looking to escape.
Crichton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Menezes turns into him and now he's in Crichton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crichton is on top in guard.
Crichton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menezes seems keen to control Crichton's posture.
Menezes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Crichton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Crichton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crichton.
Crichton shoots in for a takedown but Menezes shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crichton moves into the clinch.
Crichton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Menezes is trying to keep an underhook but Crichton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is trying to control but can't.
Menezes won't allow Crichton to pass to mount.
Crichton working the head and body with strikes.
Crichton decides to return to a standing position.
Crichton shoots in looking for a takedown but Menezes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crichton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Crichton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crichton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crichton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Menezes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crichton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menezes is trying to push Crichton away but Crichton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crichton wants to take the fight to the mat but Menezes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Menezes pushes Crichton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to circle away but Crichton has him pinned against the cage.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Crichton won't allow it.
Menezes decides to pull guard.
Menezes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crichton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Crichton from controlling successfully.
Crichton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menezes is keeping the position for now.
Crichton 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crichton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crichton looking to pass the guard.
Crichton trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crichton looking to pass the guard.
Crichton is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crichton gets to his feet - Menezes follows without any prompting.
Crichton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menezes was well out of range. Poor timing from Crichton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crichton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Menezes misses with a combination
and Crichton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crichton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crichton tries to close the distance and clinch but Menezes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menezes throws a series of punches but Crichton moves out of range.
Crichton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menezes misses with a few strikes there.
Charles Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes slips under a jab.
Menezes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menezes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crichton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crichton tries to pull guard but Menezes won't allow it.
Menezes jumps into guard, dragging Crichton to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menezes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crichton trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Michael Crichton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Crichton looking to sit in guard and control but Menezes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menezes preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crichton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes.
Crichton trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crichton is on top in guard.
Crichton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crichton works to advance to full mount. Menezes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
You get the feeling that Menezes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Menezes is trying desperately to improve position.
Crichton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Menezes hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crichton looking to isolate an arm here. Menezes doesn't see it coming and as Crichton extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Crichton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Crichton!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Crichton 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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28
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Gutierrez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutierrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutierrez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gutierrez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dwayne Johnson.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gutierrez wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Gutierrez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gutierrez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gutierrez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson is trying to control Gutierrez 's posture but Gutierrez avoids it.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson wants to control but Gutierrez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson holds on to Gutierrez 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Gutierrez takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson pulls Gutierrez into guard.
Gutierrez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gutierrez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Gutierrez tries to pass.
Gutierrez postures up.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson cracks Gutierrez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Gutierrez 's guard.
Gutierrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gutierrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Gutierrez 's legs - danger averted.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez managing to control the position.
Gutierrez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutierrez has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Gutierrez dominated that round.
That's time! Gutierrez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Gutierrez circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gutierrez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gutierrez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gutierrez 's legs.
Gutierrez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to improve his position.
Gutierrez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gutierrez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Gutierrez is working away.
Jesus Gutierrez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutierrez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Gutierrez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dwayne Johnson.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Dwayne Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gutierrez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gutierrez wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez trying to control the position.
Johnson postures up in Gutierrez 's guard and throws a big left but Gutierrez blocks it.
Johnson gets to his feet. Gutierrez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson scores with a takedown into Gutierrez 's guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Gutierrez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gutierrez manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Gutierrez 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Gutierrez pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutierrez wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gutierrez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gutierrez drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson is in close to Gutierrez 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gutierrez wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to control but can't.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Gutierrez scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wants to control but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez controlling from mount.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Gutierrez 's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gutierrez moves to his opponent's back but Johnson bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gutierrez .
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gutierrez has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gutierrez has locked up a guillotine! Gutierrez 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnson is holding on here and Gutierrez must be using up a lot of energy. Johnson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gutierrez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Gutierrez !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes into the arena with Whoomp There it is blaring out of the sound system. Slice has chosen Hit em' Up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sackett.
Slice cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Slice throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Sackett's head and hops out.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Slice prevents Sackett from breaking the clinch.
Slice wants to stall.
Slice is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sackett can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Sackett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Slice.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slice's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sackett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sackett is looking for a kimura here.
Slice is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slice is not content to let Sackett control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice pushes Sackett off looking to stand but Sackett dives back in and keeps control.
Sackett misses with a head shot. Slice uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slice has his feet on Sackett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orlando Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice stuffs the takedown attempt from Sackett. Sackett gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Sackett misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Slice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sackett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slice counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Slice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Slice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sackett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slice is fending him off so far but Sackett persists. Nope, Slice circles away and we're back to standing.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice misses with the combination.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sackett off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slice lands a high kick!
Sackett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice lands a head shot.
Sackett tries for a takedown but Slice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sackett dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Sackett's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Sackett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Slice misses with the combination.
Sackett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slice can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice wants to stand but Sackett is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slice wants to stand but Sackett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Sackett on that attempt.
Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses the jab.
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slice throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Slice is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slice.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sackett wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Sackett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slice jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sackett.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slice is able to avoid easily.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Slice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Slice avoids a kick to the body.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Slice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Slice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Slice. Beautiful body shot.
Slice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slice's waist but Slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sackett off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sackett.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sackett.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slice misses with the combination.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck for Sackett with that takedown attempt.
Slice misses with the combination.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.
Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Sackett tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slice works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Sackett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Well,Sackett is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Slice tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slice, as that shot connected.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Orlando Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Slice goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Sackett misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slice throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Slice throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sackett is defended easily by Slice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Kimbo Slice!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Kimbo Slice!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogmundur Girsurrson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak comes into the arena with The German National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Robb Spewak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ogmundur Girsurrson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spewak moves away from the strike by Girsurrson.
Spewak shoots for a double leg takedown but Girsurrson sprawls well. He's pushed Spewak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Girsurrson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Robb Spewak has been cut.
Jab, jab by Girsurrson - just one landing.
Girsurrson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Girsurrson is looking to clinch but Spewak is avoiding it.
Girsurrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spewak manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Girsurrson.
Spewak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Girsurrson as he jumps to the side.
Spewak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Spewak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girsurrson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girsurrson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Girsurrson is looking to slow Spewak down with leg kicks.
Spewak is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girsurrson connects with a leg kick. Spewak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Girsurrson scores with a shot to the body.
Girsurrson scores with a sloppy right hand. Spewak should have avoided that one.
Ogmundur Girsurrson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girsurrson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Girsurrson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Girsurrson.
Spewak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Girsurrson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Spewak clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogmundur Girsurrson!
Our winner, Ogmundur Girsurrson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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