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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hades Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacky Neil!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Neil tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Neil takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diggs slips under a jab from Neil.
Neil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neil has him pressed against the cage.
Diggs wants to break free but Neil has control.
Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs tries to circle away but Neil has him pinned against the cage.
Neil keeps control of Diggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neil lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs tries to break the clinch but Neil is controlling the position.
Neil lands a left hand.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neil digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Neil scores with a shot to the side of Diggs's head.
Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Neil.
Neil lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neil prevents Diggs from breaking the clinch.
Neil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neil cracks Diggs with a nice body shot.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Neil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Neil lands with a right to the head.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Neil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil scores with a hook to the body.
Neil digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
A short right from Neil.
Neil cracks Diggs with a nice body shot.
Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Neil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diggs.
Neil avoiding damage.
Neil works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Neil on the inside.
Neil lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Neil - that landed with a thud.
Neil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neil lands a left hand.
Neil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neil digs a right hand underneath Diggs's ribcage. Diggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Neil as the two fighters clinch.
Neil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Diggs is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Neil.
Neil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Oh Diggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggs prevents a body shot from Neil.
Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Neil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Neil creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Diggs's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Diggs drops to his knees and Neil pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacky Neil!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gastao Gaspar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Junior will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gastao Gaspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaspar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaspar scores with a jab.
Gaspar digs a good body shot into Junior's ribs.
Gaspar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaspar prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaspar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Junior tries to pull guard but Gaspar holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Gastao Gaspar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Junior.
Gaspar gets underhooks to prevent Junior's takedown attempt.
Gaspar gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaspar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaspar lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Gaspar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior walks into a straight right hand from Gaspar.
It looks like Edson Junior has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaspar. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar gets a clinch.
Junior can't get the takedown.
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaspar wants to get up but he can't break Junior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaspar wanted to stand there but Junior had control of the position.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaspar wants to stand but Junior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Junior trying to control the position.
Junior 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.
Gaspar wants to stand but Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Junior tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gaspar counters with a left and a right that stings Junior.
Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaspar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
Gaspar lands with a light punch inside.
Gaspar can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaspar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaspar works on Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Gaspar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Gaspar.
Gaspar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaspar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaspar after a bit of a struggle.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Gaspar has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gaspar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gaspar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaspar is looking to stand up but Junior won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gaspar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Junior wants to control the pace but Gaspar is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Junior content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaspar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Junior throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Junior tries to control but Gaspar wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaspar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Junior throwing strikes here but Gaspar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gastao Gaspar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson Junior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Junior wants to clinch.
Gaspar cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
Gaspar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Gaspar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaspar circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar thows a body shot but no joy.
Gastao Gaspar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaspar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaspar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Gaspar as the two fighters clinch.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gaspar walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gaspar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaspar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gaspar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gaspar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaspar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Gaspar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gaspar does it's job there.
Gaspar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaspar clinches.
Gaspar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gastao Gaspar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspar throws a big shot that misses.
Gaspar misses with a wild body shot.
Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaspar is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Junior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gaspar is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junior stops Gaspar from getting back to his feet.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaspar tries to kick Junior off but Junior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Junior is looking for a kimura but Gaspar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Gaspar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gaspar won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is working for a kimura but Gaspar is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior prevents Gaspar from standing back up.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Gaspar defending well.
Junior is keen to just control but Gaspar is a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaspar wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is working for a kimura but Gaspar is defending it quite comfortably.
Gaspar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground.
Junior wants to take a breather but Gaspar is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gastao Gaspar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edson Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gaspar moves into the clinch.
Gaspar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaspar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Junior tries to pull guard but Gaspar won't allow it.
Junior pulls guard effortlessly.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaspar wants to stand but Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
Junior lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gaspar!
Gaspar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Junior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaspar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Junior throwing strikes here but Gaspar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Junior looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gaspar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Edson Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gaspar is surviving well by controlling Junior's body position as best he can.
Junior looking to secure an arm triangle but Gaspar defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaspar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gastao Gaspar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Gaspar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gaspar taking shots to the head.
Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaspar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gaspar is squirming around, avoiding Junior's attempts to control the action.
Gaspar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Junior breaks from Gaspar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Junior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Junior landing shots from mount.
Gaspar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gaspar tries to get out of the position.
Gaspar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Junior looking to control but Gaspar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Junior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Junior thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gaspar is trying to stand up.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior content just to control the position here.
Gaspar is trying to stand up.
Gaspar blocking the ground and pound.
Junior swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edson Junior!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Anufriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Bartleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Bartleby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maksim Anufriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Bartleby!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartleby with a nice cross.
It looks like Maksim Anufriev has been cut.
Anufriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartleby.
Bartleby swings for the body but Anufriev moves out of range.
Anufriev has his takedown stuffed
and Bartleby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anufriev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartleby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anufriev has his takedown stuffed
and Bartleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Anufriev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anufriev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartleby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anufriev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bartleby quickly recovers to half guard.
Anufriev is breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anufriev is looking for a kimura but Bartleby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anufriev to get the leverage.
Anufriev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bartleby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartleby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bartleby.
Bartleby has his hands on Anufriev's head, controlling the position.
Bartleby is looking to stand up but Anufriev isn't so interested in that idea.
Anufriev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bartleby is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anufriev, into his guard.
Anufriev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartleby is in close to Anufriev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bartleby postures up and lands a big shot to Anufriev's brow.
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!
Bartleby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bartleby thows a body shot but no joy.
Anufriev with a poor takedown
and Bartleby counters with a right hand to the body.
Bartleby misses the shot to the body.
Anufriev walks into a jab.
Maksim Anufriev's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anufriev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartleby.
Anufriev moves out of range as Bartleby strikes.
Bartleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anufriev moves away.
Bartleby misses with a hook.
Bartleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartleby lands a jab to the nose.
Maksim Anufriev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bartleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anufriev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartleby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartleby throws a body punch but Anufriev moves out of range.
Anufriev moves away from the strike by Bartleby.
Bartleby missing with a left hand there. Anufriev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anufriev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartleby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeez, Maksim Anufriev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anufriev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartleby.
Bartleby jabs Anufriev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Bartleby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksim Anufriev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bartleby lands with an uppercut that bounces Anufriev off the cage and back into range.
Anufriev slips a jab from Bartleby.
A big left from Bartleby misses.
Anufriev misses with a takedown
and Bartleby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anufriev thinking.
Marcus Bartleby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartleby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anufriev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartleby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anufriev avoids the body shot from Bartleby.
Bartleby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anufrievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maksim Anufriev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Bartleby!
A victorious Marcus Bartleby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerson Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ference Gabor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vendetta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerson Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ference Gabor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Antunes wants to sweep here but Gabor controlling him for the moment.
Gabor prevents Antunes from getting back to his feet.
Antunes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gabor!
Gabor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Antunes.
Gabor gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gabor actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gabor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antunes pulls his head out easily.
Gabor actively working from the bottom here.
Antunes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gabor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Antunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gabor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes is looking for a kimura but Gabor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Antunes to get the leverage.
Antunes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Antunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gabor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Antunes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gabor!
Gabor blocking the ground and pound.
Antunes looking to ground and pound but Gabor is blocking nicely.
Antunes tries to control but Gabor wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gabor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Antunes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Antunes misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gabor is looking to improve his position but Antunes isn't that keen on the idea.
Antunes is working for a guillotine from mount but Gabor frees his head quite easily.
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!
Gabor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Antunes wants to control the pace but Gabor is squirming around nicely.
Gabor is looking to get to half guard.
Antunes 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.
Gabor looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Antunes looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabor is keeping busy.
Antunes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gabor showing good submission defense here.
Antunes is trying to stick to Gabor's back but Gabor is turning into Antunes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Antunes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabor.
Antunes working for a triangle but Gabor defends it easily.
Antunes controls Gabor momentarily but Gabor frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabor has gone for a leg lock! Antunes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabor's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabor can't keep his opponent in guard - Antunes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gabor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Antunes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gabor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antunes pulls his head out easily.
Gabor looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antunes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Antunes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gabor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerson Antunes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Antunes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gabor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antunes pulls his head out easily.
Gabor is trying to get back to full guard.
Antunes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antunes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabor is just riding it out for now. Antunes eventually gives up the hold.
Antunes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Antunes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Antunes seems to be working for a kimura but Gabor defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes tries to stand and escape but Gabor is controlling the position.
Antunes seems to be working for a kimura but Gabor defends the submission attempt.
Gabor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antunes pulls his head out easily.
Gabor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antunes pulls his head out easily.
Antunes wants to work for an arm triangle but Gabor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Antunes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Antunes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gabor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Antunes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerson Antunes!
In his post fight interview, Gerson Antunes gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks god! nothing more to say!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Phasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Nelly - Just a Dream as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiro Phasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phasian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phasian misses the jab.
Phasian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phasian throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Sergio Lesnar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phasian drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lesnar's head, knocking him out cold! Phasian is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiro Phasian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Bad To the Bone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sackett.
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunder misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Thunder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sackett controlling his opponent.
Thunder can't escape the position.
Thunder holds on for dear life.
Sackett has hold of Thunder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thunder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sackett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thunder tries to hold on but Sackett postures up.
Sackett looking to finish Thunder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thunder!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett landing strikes from the mount.
Sackett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett goes for an armbar but Thunder turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thunder.
Thunder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Denton Thunder wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Thunder looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Thunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder wants to clinch.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a body kick that stops Sackett in his tracks momentarily.
Sackett looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunder throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
Thunder misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Thunder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thunder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
Thunder tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
Thunder tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder slips under a jab.
Nolan Sackett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Thunder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Denton Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Denton Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder lands a lovely overhand right.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder 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.
Thunder misses with a body kick.
Thunder looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Thunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thunder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunder looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Sackett misses.
A solid body kick from Thunder.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
Sackett is rocked!
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Thunder lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Thunder and Sackett falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Denton Thunder!
Denton Thunder bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become . Hades Hug has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hades Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hug connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rini checks a low kick from Hug.
Rini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
A cross from Hug lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hug throws a leg kick
enabling Rini to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Rini.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hug tenderised Rini's leg. Rini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hug uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rini.
Hug misses with an uppercut.
Rini scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Hug connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good leg kick by Hug there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hug misses with a leg kick
and Rini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug lands a nice looking body kick.
Hug moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Rini moves out of range easily.
Hug turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hug scores with a push kick.
Rini looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hug.
Hug scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug lands with an uppercut that bounces Rini off the cage and back into range.
Hug explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hug throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hug. That's going to slow Rini down.
Rini 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.
Hug dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rini. That did some damage!
Hug jabs Rini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat.
Hug lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hug circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rini drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hug follows Rini to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hades Hug!
During a confident post fight interview, Hades Hug 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Filter - Hey Ortiz , Nice Shot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
220 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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214 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Struker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Struker counters with a head kick that drops Ortiz to the mat! Ortiz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ortiz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Ortiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Struker manages to avoid it.
Ortiz seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Struker shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ortiz is backing up but Struker catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ortiz covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Struker Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Struker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harvey!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Harvey avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Good leg kick by Harvey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
Harvey connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Harvey misses
and Wilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harvey's knee momentarily.
Harvey tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Harvey with a jab.
Wilson scores a takedown into full mount!
Harvey is trying to escape the mount.
Harvey holds on for dear life, controlling Wilson's posture momentarily.
Wilson looking to ground and pound but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Wilson looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wilson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wilson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harvey tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to ground and pound but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound.
Harvey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a head shot.
Wilson looking to ground and pound but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound.
Harvey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wilson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harvey because Wilson loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson misses with a head shot.
Wilson tries to control but Harvey wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wilson punching from mount but Harvey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Harvey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson with a couple of short strikes.
Harvey tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson dominating with strikes here.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson lands a nice hook to Harvey's body. Harvey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Harvey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harvey tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harvey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harvey to the ground. Harvey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
Paul Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey lands a jab.
Harvey throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson lands a body shot.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Harvey throws a body kick that misses.
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Harvey lands an uppercut.
Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harvey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harvey 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.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson advances to half guard.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Harvey dodges it nicely.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Harvey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson 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!
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick from Harvey misses.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Harvey, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Harvey against the cage but Harvey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harvey lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harvey throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Harvey throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Harvey swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Harvey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Paul Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Harvey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harvey.
Harvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Paul Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade Wilson 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.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Harvey moved away.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Harvey throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Harvey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harvey throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Paul Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Harvey.
Harvey jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harvey.
Wilson swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Harvey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey lands a jab to the head.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson tries to clinch but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvey circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harvey slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harvey misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harvey jabs at Wilson's body.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harvey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harvey looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harvey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harvey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Slade Wilson waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Stephen Lynch - Special Ed. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a hook. Hawking ducked under it nicely.
Hawking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawking to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Hawking.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Hawking keeps moving.
Nelson passes Hawking's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawking moves into full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nelson pushing down on Hawking's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Hawking makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawking.
Nelson postures up.
Hawking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stephen Hawking.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Hawking counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Hawking connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawking ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Hawking throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Hawking is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hawking.
Hawking ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawking connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Hawking slips under a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throwing strikes but Hawking manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hawking wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Hawking crashes against the mat.
Nelson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawking tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Hawking maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ed Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawking but Hawking pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawking looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nelson is adopting a defensive guard.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Hawking sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Hawking controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawking doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawking manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawking defends it easily.
Hawking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawking trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawking.
Hawking preventing the sweep.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Hawking trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Hawking throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Hawking trying to control the position.
Nelson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hawking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
I would not like to be Nelson right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawking looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Nelson turns into Hawking and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stephen Hawking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson trying to control but Hawking is working from the bottom.
Nelson is pushing down on Hawking's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawking is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawking won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson controlling the action here.
Hawking is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson is stalling here. Hawking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nelson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hawking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
Nelson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hawking is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hawking cracks Nelson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawking tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawking is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Nelson will probably get the nod.
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.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Hawking slips under a jab.
Hawking works the jab nicely.
Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson tests Hawking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Hawking throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Hawking misses with a double jab.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawking is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Hawking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawking sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
Hawking sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson is staying active underneath Hawking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawking scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawking cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawking pinned against the cage. Hawking gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson looks to clinch
and Hawking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawking drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson stops Hawking from passing to mount.
Hawking trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking working away.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson parries the strikes from Hawking easily there. Hawking is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nelson to escape.
Hawking misses with the ground and pound.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Nelson tries to bench press Hawking off him but Hawking keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Hawking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hawking throws a strike aimed at the side of Nelson's head but Nelson avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Hawking really dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawking shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard.
Hawking preventing the sweep.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawking is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson trying to control but Hawking is having none of it.
Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Hawking bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Hawking is squirming around nicely.
Hawking is in a horrible position here. Nelson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hawking tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawking is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Hawking is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hawking's face.
Nelson tries to control but Hawking wriggling away.
Hawking holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hawking is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson scoring with strikes but Hawking is staying in there.
Hawking wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Hawking is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawking wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Nelson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nelson is stalling here but it's allowed Hawking to get half guard.
Hawking pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Hawking defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Hawking's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawking is not content to let Nelson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nelson had his way with Stephen Hawking in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawking with a hook.
Hawking bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hawking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Hawking working away.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawking working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawking is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hawking's best efforts.
Hawking is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hawking trying to work for an americana but Nelson has managed to regain full guard.
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawking throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Hawking is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawking?
Nelson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hawking is rocked!
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawking is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hawking bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nelson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Nelson!
Ed Nelson retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ed Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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