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UVT 145: Leblanc vs Macintosh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Oliveira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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212 lbs
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223 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a two punch combo.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Sakamoto.
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Fabio Oliveira has been cut.
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!
Some wild striking there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sakamoto batters Oliveira with a massive right followed by a huge left! Oliveira is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Sakamoto lands a final crushing right hand to drop Oliveira to the mat with a gruesome thud! Sakamoto is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Sakamoto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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197 lbs
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198 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Costa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa tries to bum rush Moses with a series of wild strikes but Moses uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moses shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Costa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moses did well to prevent Costa getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Costa wants to pass to mount but Moses is defending the position.
Costa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moses controls his leg.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moses is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Moses actively working from the bottom here.
Costa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Costa tries to stand and escape but Moses is controlling the position.
Moses is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses actively working from the bottom here.
Moses looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moses looking for submissions off his back.
Costa trying to mount his opponent but Moses defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Costa stands up out of the half guard.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moses won't be happy with that.
Costa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moses tries for a takedown but Costa circles away easily
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moses is breathing heavily.
Moses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands with a hook. Moses tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Costa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moses in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moses showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
Moses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moses!
Moses tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Costa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moses working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses regains half guard.
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!
Costa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costa not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. William Costa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moses with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Costa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moses will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moses shoots and misses
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
An inside leg kick from Moses misses.
Moses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Costa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moses's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costa postures up in Moses's guard and throws a big left but Moses blocks it.
Moses throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Costa escapes and throws Moses's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Moses regains half guard there - taking advantage of Costa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa working Moses over with strikes.
William Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses is trying to get back to full guard.
Moses is trying to control but can't.
Costa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moses to get to his feet.
Moses has his takedown stuffed
and Costa counters with a nice leg kick.
Moses misses with a takedown
and Costa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa is looking to chop away at Moses's legs.
Moses takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moses.
Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moses defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Costa 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.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moses keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa controlling the pace.
Moses tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Moses actively working from the bottom here.
Moses won't allow Costa to pass to mount.
Moses looking for submissions off his back.
Moses is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Costa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses looking for submissions off his back.
Moses is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moses has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moses is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Moses is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moses is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard.
Moses wants to get back to full guard.
Moses actively working from the bottom here.
Moses punching from the bottom.
Moses looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moses looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Moses to stand up.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Moses checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Costa wants to land a leg kick but Moses is out of range.
Moses tried to score with a low kick but Costa checks it.
Moses with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costa feints a jab promting Moses to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moses slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Costa cracks Moses with a good jab.
William Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a series of punches but Moses moves out of range.
Moses with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moses doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moses looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moses tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Costa controlling his opponent.
Costa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moses has worked his arm free - good work by Moses!
Costa landing a few strikes.
William Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control the action but Moses is working from the bottom.
Moses is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Costa decides to stand back up. Costa steps back and let's Moses get back to his feet.
Moses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Costa stays in close to Moses's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Moses being controlled here, momentarily.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Moses is keeping the position.
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!
Costa wanted to stand there but Moses had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moses has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Mark Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa wants to stand but Moses has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page comes to the cage accompanied by Man of Sorrows. Herbstreit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Herb Alpert - Street Life. 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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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Page misses.
Herbstreit blocks a jab.
Herbstreit moves to clinch but Page breaks away
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herbstreit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page misses with the combination.
Page misses with a looping left.
Herbstreit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Page manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Page scores with a nice strike.
Herbstreit moves to clinch but Page breaks away
and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Herbstreit throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herbstreit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herbstreit misses with a punch on the inside.
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit tries to clinch up
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chad Herbstreit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herbstreit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
Herbstreit tries to close the distance and clinch but Page swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herbstreit blocks a jab.
Herbstreit tries to clinch but Page moves away
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herbstreit darts in trying to clinch
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herbstreit tries to clinch up
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Herbstreit darts in trying to clinch
letting Page counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit tries to close the distance and clinch but Page swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herbstreit doesn't manage to clinch there - Page circles away.
Page throws out a loose jab but Herbstreit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herbstreit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herbstreit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Herbstreit tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Herbstreit tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
Page circles away from the clinch attempt.
Page lands an overhand right.
Herbstreit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
Herbstreit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Page paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
Page is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herbstreit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herbstreit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page drops Herbstreit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Herbstreit looks back up at him and smiles so Page waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Herbstreit is rocked!
It looks like Chad Herbstreit has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Page knocks Herbstreit out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Page!
Oliver Page looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Keep your foot hard on the pedal son never mind them brakes. Let it all hang out cause we got a run to make'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen's entrance music is The Young - Ready For The Fight. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pervo Jokkolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matson lands a nice hook to Jokkolainen's body. Jokkolainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokkolainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokkolainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matson.
Matson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jokkolainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokkolainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokkolainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matson manages to avoid it.
Matson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokkolainen misses with the combination.
Matson lands with a straight right. Jokkolainen didn't see that one coming.
Matson works Jokkolainen's body with a nice hook.
Jokkolainen throws a combination that misses
and Matson counters with a left to the body.
Jokkolainen is breathing heavily.
Jokkolainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokkolainen on the side of the head.
Matson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokkolainen under the eye.
Matson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokkolainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Jokkolainen misses.
Matson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Matson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matson controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokkolainen is working to get back to half guard.
Matson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jokkolainen looks a forlorn figure.
Matson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Matson throwing strikes but Jokkolainen bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Matson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokkolainen defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson wants to sweep here but Jokkolainen controlling him for the moment.
Jokkolainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jokkolainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokkolainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Matson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pervo Jokkolainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokkolainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matson throws a combination that misses
and Jokkolainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokkolainen throws a head kick but Matson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokkolainen connects with a body shot that sends Matson's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokkolainen. That's going to slow Matson down.
Matson lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Matson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Matson. Beautiful body shot.
Jokkolainen misses with an uppercut. Matson saw that one coming.
Jokkolainen misses with a body shot.
Matson cracks Jokkolainen with a good jab.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokkolainen manages to avoid it.
Jokkolainen moves forwards but Matson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matson takes a swing at Jokkolainen's ribcage but misses.
Jokkolainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokkolainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Matson throws a big shot that misses.
Matson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokkolainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Matson as he checks the leg kick.
Matson takes a swing at Jokkolainen's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen throws the kick towards the body but Matson avoids it.
Jokkolainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokkolainen is looking to wear down Matson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matson slips under a jab from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen misses with a head kick.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokkolainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matson lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokkolainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokkolainen scrambles back to his feet.
Jokkolainen throws a low kick but Matson avoids it.
Jokkolainen throws a low kick but Matson moves out of range easily.
Jokkolainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matson throws a body punch but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Matson in the body.
Jokkolainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matson lands a head shot.
Matson lands a right hook to the body.
Matson scores with a body shot.
Matson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokkolainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jokkolainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokkolainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matson scores with a punch to the head.
Matson scores with a hook.
Jokkolainen is rocked!
Jokkolainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Jokkolainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matson flashes Jokkolainen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Jokkolainen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Jokkolainen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Matson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Matson!
Josh Matson made sure to mention his sponsor, Skin-Clothes Designing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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193 lbs
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29
192 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangabeira wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Mangabeira ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Mangabeira avoids them all with ease.
Mangabeira closes the distance but Spencer moves to the side
and Spencer counters with a series of strikes. Mangabeira will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Spencer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mangabeira wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Mangabeira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spencer checks the leg kick.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mangabeira drives through and clinches with Spencer against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangabeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangabeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mangabeira prevents Spencer from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer wants to break free but Mangabeira has control.
Spencer can't break the clinch.
Spencer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Mangabeira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spencer can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spencer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mangabeira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangabeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangabeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangabeira keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mangabeira.
Spencer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangabeira won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mangabeira lands a shoulder strike.
Mangabeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer tries to break free but Mangabeira pushes him back against the cage.
Mangabeira effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mangabeira has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Mangabeira misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangabeira has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Mangabeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangabeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangabeira has Spencer pressed against the cage.
Spencer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangabeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangabeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spencers head.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spencer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mangabeira has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Mangabeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Spencer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mangabeira tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangabeira tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Spencer misses the jab.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up.
Mangabeira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spencer, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spencer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spencer working hard to break the clinch.
Spencer is trying to force a seperation but Mangabeira has the dominant position.
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shawn Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer misses with a double jab.
Mangabeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangabeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Mangabeira slips under a jab from Spencer.
Mangabeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shawn Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer takes a swing at Mangabeira's ribcage but misses.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira moves in looking to clinch but Spencer pushes him off.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.
Spencer is trying to push Mangabeira away but Mangabeira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spencer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangabeira smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spencer misses with a right hand
and Mangabeira moves into the clinch.
Rodrigo Mangabeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangabeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer is trying to force a seperation but Mangabeira has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mangabeira working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Mangabeira.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Spencer.
I've got Spencer 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 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shawn Spencer!
A relieved looking Shawn Spencer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evanildo Bechara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
220 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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29
217 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanildo Bechara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bechara tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
It looks like Evanildo Bechara has been cut.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bechara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang is looking to chop away at Bechara's legs.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Bang does it's job there.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bechara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang misses with a jab to the body
and Bechara counters with an inside leg kick.
Bang moves out of range as Bechara throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bechara moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bechara circles away quickly and effectively.
Bang throws the left hand but Bechara avoids the punch easily.
Bechara is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Bang is looking to wear down Bechara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bechara throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bechara.
Bang tries a low kick but Bechara avoids it.
Bechara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang takes a swing at Bechara's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bechara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bang Bang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bechara misses with a leg kick
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bechara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bechara misses with a low kick as Bang jumps back.
Bechara throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang avoids the head kick by Bechara.
Bechara tries a head kick but it misses.
Bechara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bechara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Bang lands.
That kick from Bang tenderised Bechara's leg. Bechara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bechara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Bechara is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Bang.
Bang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Bechara saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bang checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang scores with a sloppy right hand. Bechara should have avoided that one.
Bang swings for the body but Bechara moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bang.
Bang scores with a kick to the body.
Bechara looks gassed!
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bechara.
Bang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bechara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bang counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Bang dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bechara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bechara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang throws a shot to the body.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bechara throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bechara slips a jab from Bang.
Bechara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bechara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bechara's calf.
Bang misses with a looping left.
Bechara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bechara tries to clinch up.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bechara is breathing heavily.
Bang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bechara. Bechara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bechara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bechara throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Bechara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bang throws a hook but Bechara avoids it easily.
A left lands for Bang.
That has opened up Evanildo Bechara's cut even more.
Bang jabs at Bechara's body.
Bang tests Bechara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bechara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bechara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bechara throws a nice head kick!
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Bechara is just out of range.
Bang lands with a straight right. Bechara didn't see that one coming.
Bang defending well as Bechara loads up on a big left hand.
Bechara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bechara is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bang.
Bechara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bechara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bechara tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it.
Bang Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bechara throws the kick towards the body but Bang avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bang, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bang!
Bang cracks Bechara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bechara is able to avoid easily.
Bechara closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Bang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Bechara misses.
Bechara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bang.
A jab from Bang finds it's way through Bechara's defenses.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bechara tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang throws a jab when Bechara was well out of range.
Bechara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bechara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bechara lands with a nice combination. Bang backs away looking to recover.
Bang tries to work over Bechara's front leg with a kick but Bechara checks it.
Bang cracks a nice hook into Bechara's ribs.
Bang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bechara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evanildo Bechara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
The cut above Evanildo Bechara's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bechara can do to turn this around?
Bechara looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
Bang is looking to chop away at Bechara's legs.
Bechara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bechara scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bang.
Bechara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bechara misses with a leg kick.
Bang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bechara sprawling to the canvas! Bechara rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bang finish him?!
Bechara is rocked!
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bechara is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bechara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bang! Bechara is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Bang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Blood to Bleed-- Rise Against. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
180 lbs
21 - 3 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Marshall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marshall lands a nice hook to Alastrasz's body. Alastrasz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alastrasz misses with a left hand
letting Marshall counter with a right hand.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Alastrasz throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
A jab from Alastrasz misses.
Alastrasz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Alastrasz is controlling well.
Alastrasz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alastrasz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz misses with a head shot. Marshall uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alastrasz throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Alastrasz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alastrasz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alastrasz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alastrasz stops Marshall from standing up.
Alastrasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to stand up but Alastrasz is controlling him.
Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz misses with a jab to the body
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall connects with a single shot there.
Marshall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alastrasz blocks the body kick.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz looks to throw the jab but Marshall is out of range.
Donk. Marshall catches Alastrasz right on the button with a cross.
Alastrasz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Doug Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Marshall.
Alastrasz moves out of range of the leg kick from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richter Alastrasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alastrasz moves out of range of the strikes.
Alastrasz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good work by Alastrasz as he checks the leg kick.
Alastrasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alastrasz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alastrasz looking to pass the guard.
Marshall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall wants to stand up but Alastrasz is controlling him.
Alastrasz looking to sit in guard and control but Marshall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Marshall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marshall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alastrasz if he has to take too many more of those.
Alastrasz misses the jab.
Alastrasz swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Alastrasz takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alastrasz.
Marshall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marshall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alastrasz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marshall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alastrasz throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Alastrasz from controlling successfully.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Alastrasz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alastrasz looking to control but Marshall passes into half guard.
Alastrasz is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alastrasz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alastrasz keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz working for submissions but it's allowed Marshall to get to half guard.
Marshall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Alastrasz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall wants to stand but Alastrasz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Alastrasz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marshall manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Alastrasz controlling him for the moment.
Alastrasz wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Marshall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alastrasz postures up.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alastrasz is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alastrasz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richter Alastrasz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall misses with a low kick.
Marshall wants to slow Alastrasz down by chopping away at his legs.
Marshall tries a low kick but Alastrasz avoids it.
Alastrasz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Alastrasz misses its intended target.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Marshall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alastrasz if he has to take too many more of those.
Doug Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Alastrasz misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Alastrasz on that attempt.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses.
Alastrasz misses with a straight right.
Alastrasz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Marshall slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Alastrasz misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Marshall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alastrasz if he has to take too many more of those.
Alastrasz scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Marshall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alastrasz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alastrasz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marshall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alastrasz.
Alastrasz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marshall.
Alastrasz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alastrasz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marshall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alastrasz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marshall controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall wanted to stand there but Alastrasz had control of the position.
Alastrasz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz trying to control the position.
Marshall is looking to stand up but Alastrasz won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doug Marshall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alastrasz checks a leg kick nicely.
Alastrasz thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alastrasz manages to avoid it.
Alastrasz tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alastrasz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall defends it nicely.
Doug Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richter Alastrasz.
Marshall staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alastrasz misses with an uppercut
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshall keeps Alastrasz at a distance using the push kick.
Marshall throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alastrasz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshall.
Marshall lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marshall.
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Marshall clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab lands there for Marshall.
Marshall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alastrasz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alastrasz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alastrasz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Alastrasz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Alastrasz.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marshall lunges at Alastrasz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alastrasz's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marshall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alastrasz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marshall can pounce on him.
Alastrasz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marshall connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall lands a front kick.
Marshall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marshall, right into the meat.
Marshall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marshall with a hook.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Alastrasz is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Alastrasz misses the target.
Alastrasz is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall throws a head kick that misses.
Alastrasz seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alastrasz scores with a decent looking hook.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alastrasz can do to turn this around?
Alastrasz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marshall digs a good hook to Alastrasz's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Alastrasz thows a body shot but no joy.
Alastrasz walks into a left hand.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall lands a leg kick that knocks Alastrasz off balance momentarily.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Alastrasz is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alastrasz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a nice strike.
Marshall scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshall lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Marshall.
Alastrasz moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alastrasz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alastrasz. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alastrasz's head.
Alastrasz swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall connects with a solid leg kick.
Alastrasz blocks a head kick by Marshall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alastrasz is out of range and Marshall settles back down.
Alastrasz shoots in for a double leg but Marshall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Alastrasz with that takedown attempt.
Doug Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richter Alastrasz.
Marshall misses with a head kick.
Marshall jabs Alastrasz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marshall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alastrasz shoots in for a takedown but Marshall shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alastrasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alastrasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alastrasz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Marshall had his way with Richter Alastrasz in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Alastrasz throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Alastrasz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marshall jabs Alastrasz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alastrasz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Alastrasz.
Alastrasz takes one on the button.
Alastrasz throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alastrasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall lands with a nice body kick.
Alastrasz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marshall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alastrasz. That did some damage!
Alastrasz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alastrasz throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz ducks right into an uppercut from Marshall.
Marshall cracks Alastrasz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alastrasz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marshall is looking to slow Alastrasz down with leg kicks.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alastrasz.
Marshall connects with a crisp jab.
Alastrasz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Richter Alastrasz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Alastrasz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall wants to control but Alastrasz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alastrasz moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alastrasz in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Alastrasz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marshall is trying to buck Alastrasz off.
Alastrasz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richter Alastrasz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alastrasz misses with the ground and pound.
Alastrasz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marshall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alastrasz but great work by Marshall.
Alastrasz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marshall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alastrasz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alastrasz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Marshall blocking the ground and pound.
Marshall wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alastrasz.
Alastrasz lands a heavy elbow.
Alastrasz punching from mount but Marshall doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alastrasz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Marshall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doug Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Doug Marshall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alastrasz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marshall has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marshall!
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 Doug Marshall.
I think Marshall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Marshall!
Doug Marshall retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Doug Marshall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeRoy LeBlanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
Macintosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Macintosh.
LeBlanc lands a big head kick that sends Macintosh tumbling to the mat! LeBlanc takes a step backwards and waves Macintosh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick.
Bud Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Macintosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
LeRoy LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Macintosh.
Macintosh shoots for a double leg takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well. He's pushed Macintosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macintosh is trying desperately to land a takedown but LeBlanc is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Macintosh.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macintosh looks gassed!
A good leg kick by LeBlanc.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Macintosh goes down and covers up as LeBlanc starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc retains his light heavyweight title!
LeRoy LeBlanc really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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