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UVT 149: Le vs Azul PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cafu comes to the cage accompanied by No way out. This should be a great matchup!
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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cafu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cafu's head.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cafu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aldo !
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cafu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aldo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aldo !
Cafu keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cafu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cafu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cafu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cafu seems keen to control Aldo 's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Cafu is keeping the position.
Aldo throws a big right hand that misses.
Aldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cafu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldo has managed to get both his arms back between Cafu's legs - danger averted.
Aldo is fighting to break Cafu's control of his arms but Cafu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aldo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cafu is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafu working a defensive guard here.
Aldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aldo throwing strikes from guard but Cafu blocks nicely.
Aldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cafu keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cafu is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has his hands on Cafu's head, controlling the position.
Cafu trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Cafu controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cafu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aldo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aldo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aldo !
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cafu keeping his opponent close.
Cafu struggling a bit here.
Cafu has one of Aldo 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Aldo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo tries to score with some ground and pound. Cafu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Cafu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Cafu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cafu.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Cafu.
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cafu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cafu blocks a head kick by Aldo .
Aldo scores with a push kick.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cafu was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo .
Aldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Cafu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo pushes Cafu away with a front kick.
Cafu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cafu is rocked!
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Cafu moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo .
Cafu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo .
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cafu if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo lands a jab to Cafu's midsection.
Cafu gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cafu laying and praying for a moment but Aldo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo defends it well.
Aldo gets back to full guard.
Cafu trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafu won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Cafu has gone for a leg lock! Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cafu's guard.
Cafu looking for a triangle here. Aldo is fighting it but it looks tight! Cafu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aldo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rogerio Cafu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Moses told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Moses!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Moses shoots for a takedown but Hitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitz throws a hook to the side of Moses's head but Moses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moses tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitz swivels and escapes.
Sam Hitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Moses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hitz.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hitz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moses.
Hitz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moses's head backwards.
Hitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Moses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hitz's waist but Hitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moses off to one side.
Hitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moses keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitz tests Moses's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moses's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moses scrambles back to his feet.
Hitz misses with a double jab.
Hitz throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moses doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Sam Hitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moses scores with a takedown into Hitz's guard.
Moses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moses throws an elbow that misses. Hitz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moses's guard. Nice move by Hitz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moses's head.
Hitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moses has his foot on Hitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Hitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitz is working Moses over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitz wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moses had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hitz defends it easily.
Hitz wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hitz throwing strikes but missing.
Moses throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moses has his foot on Hitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Moses working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitz.
Hitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Hitz throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitz stands up over Moses, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses is trying to control the position but Hitz postures up.
Hitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moses's head.
Moses looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
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!
Moses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hitz defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moses has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitz has managed to get both his arms back between Moses's legs - danger averted.
Hitz wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Moses is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hitz rolls with it to try and escape but Moses cranks on the arm and Hitz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Moses!
Mark Moses took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dameshek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Dameshek!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Dameshek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spencer circles away.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Dameshek's shoulder, as Dameshek tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dameshek is defended easily by Spencer.
Spencer throws the left hand but Dameshek avoids the punch easily.
Dameshek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shawn Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Dameshek.
Dameshek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dameshek off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dameshek misses with a takedown attempt - Spencer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spencer cracks Dameshek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dameshek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dameshek shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dameshek doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Dameshek is rocked!
Dameshek slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
Dameshek is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer throws a hook but Dameshek avoids it easily.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dameshek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dameshek seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer is looking for a sweep. Dameshek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spencer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dameshek trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dameshek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dameshek fails with the takedown.
Dameshek shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dameshek tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Dameshek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spencer lands a nice shot that snaps Dameshek's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Dameshek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dameshek. Dameshek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Dameshek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dameshek ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer connects with a right that clearly hurt Dameshek. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Spencer proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Dameshek collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Spencer!
An out of breath Shawn Spencer 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. Rodrigo Mangabeira 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
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, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carolla misses with a double jab.
Carolla swinging wildly here.
Mangabeira moves into the clinch.
Carolla leaning against his opponent.
Carolla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mangabeira walks away with a smile on his face. Carolla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mangabeira is looking to land body kicks.
Carolla throws a looping overhand right but Mangabeira ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but Carolla moves away
and Carolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangabeira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up but Carolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carolla moves away from the strike by Mangabeira.
Mangabeira forces Carolla back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira has a couple of punches blocked by Carolla.
Mangabeira working aggressively here.
Carolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carolla goes for a takedown attempt but Mangabeira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adam Carolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangabeira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangabeira off the cage and back into range.
Mangabeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carolla lands a jab to the head.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira wants to clinch.
Mangabeira is looking to clinch.
Mangabeira wants to clinch
and Mangabeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Carolla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangabeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mangabeira wants to clinch
and Carolla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carolla looks to land a combination but Mangabeira avoids it well.
Mangabeira misses with an uppercut.
Carolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carolla cracks a nice hook into Mangabeira's ribs.
Mangabeira is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.
Carolla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mangabeira.
Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangabeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carolla misses with a few strikes there.
Carolla cracks Mangabeira with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira staying out of range there.
Carolla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mangabeira closes the distance but Carolla moves to the side
and Carolla counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Carolla. Those never looked like landing.
Mangabeira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangabeira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangabeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carolla.
Carolla throws a right hand that Mangabeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangabeira also avoids with ease.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Mangabeira avoids them all with ease.
Adam Carolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carolla works Mangabeira's body with a nice hook.
Mangabeira moves in looking to clinch but Carolla pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla takes a swing at Mangabeira's ribcage but misses.
Carolla misses with a double jab
and Mangabeira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Adam Carolla has been cut.
Adam Carolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangabeira closes the distance and pushes Carolla back into the cage.
Mangabeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Carolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Carolla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Carolla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangabeira tries to clinch
and Carolla counters with a left and a right that stings Mangabeira.
Carolla scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mangabeira wants to clinch.
Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carolla misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carolla.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but Carolla moves out of range.
Mangabeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangabeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carolla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mangabeira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Carolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam Carolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla cracks Mangabeira with a good jab.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangabeira closes the distance but Carolla moves to the side
and Carolla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangabeira thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mangabeira in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carolla scores with a one two! Mangabeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangabeira should have avoided that one.
Carolla is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla looks to land a right hand but Mangabeira moved out of range.
Mangabeira is looking to clinch but Carolla is avoiding it.
Carolla works the jab nicely.
Carolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira throws a leg kick but Carolla checks it.
Mangabeira tries to clinch
and Carolla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangabeira thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangabeira.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carolla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigo Mangabeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangabeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carolla keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Carolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carolla, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Carolla!
A very excited looking Adam Carolla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has chosen Asesinos - Los Crudos 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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30
192 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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198 lbs
20 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santiago counters with a nice body shot.
Santiago misses with a straight left.
Santiago lands a jab to the head.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Lee tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Santiago misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santiago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Santiago throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santiago's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Santiago working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santiago is proving hard to escape from.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Santiago is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Santiago won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santiago wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Santiago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lee is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Lee tries to control but Santiago manages to take his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santiago dominated 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.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Santiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santiago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
Nice strikes from Santiago there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Santiago slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Antonio Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santiago.
Santiago prevents Lee from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Santiago connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage.
Santiago is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santiago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Santiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Santiago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santiago is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Santiago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santiago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santiago trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santiago 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!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santiago.
Lee is staying active underneath Santiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santiago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Santiago works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Santiago's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago with good strikes from the mount here!
Santiago controlling from the full mount.
Santiago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Santiago misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Lee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Santiago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Santiago lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
The referee warns Lee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago throws some wild stikes that Lee manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Santiago.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santiago cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lee is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago controlling the position easily from mount.
Santiago wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santiago.
Antonio Santiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee tries to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
Santiago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee tries to hold on but Santiago pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Asher Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santiago 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Santiago!
Antonio Santiago bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matson has chosen Remember the name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
220 lbs
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28
215 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Bang blocks a leg kick.
Matson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bang misses with the combination.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
A big right from Matson misses.
Bang connects with a crisp jab.
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Matson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matson lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Matson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Josh Matson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang moves away from the strike by Matson.
Matson moves away from the strike by Bang.
Crunch! Bang slams his shin into Matson's torso.
Matson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Bang misses.
Matson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Matson throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang scores with a hook.
Matson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matson.
Bang throws a right and a left that Matson avoids nicely.
Matson misses the shot to the body.
Bang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Matson.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Matson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bang misses with a low kick as Matson jumps back.
Bang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bang lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bang throws a jab when Matson was well out of range.
Matson digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matson defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Matson avoids the body shot from Bang.
Matson tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bang as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matson misses the target.
Matson looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Matson throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Matson misses the target.
Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matson throws a shot to the body.
Matson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bang momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Matson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matson misses the shot to the body.
Bang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Matson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Matson.
Matson dips to his left and cracks Bang with an uppercut!
Matson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matson misses with a shot to the body
and Bang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matson's knee momentarily.
Josh Matson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matson fails with a takedown attempt.
Matson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Matson persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang blocks a jab.
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matson lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Bang.
Matson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Matson saw that one coming.
Matson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bang Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Matson.
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Bang lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matson manages to avoid it.
Matson lands a body shot.
Matson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bang jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matson.
Matson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Matson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matson scores with a one two! Bang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Matson finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matson throws out the jab.
Matson wants to slow Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Matson.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Matson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matson throws a right hand that misses
letting Bang counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bang slips under a jab from Matson.
Matson throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bang lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Matson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matson duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Matson. Beautiful body shot.
Matson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bang tries to move into range but Matson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bang lands a jab-cross combination.
Bang cracks Matson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matson thinking.
Bang feints and then cracks Matson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matson down.
Matson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Bang Bang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bang, right into the meat.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matson throws out the jab.
Matson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Matson there.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Bang connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Matson misses its intended target.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matson.
An inside leg kick lands from Bang.
Matson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson misses the body punch
and Bang counters with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Bang.
Matson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bang defending well as Matson loads up on a big left hand.
Bang throws a series of strikes that have Matson backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Matson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang moves away from the strike by Matson.
Matson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
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!
Matson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matson.
Matson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson works Bang's body with a nice hook.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matson.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang scoring well with a low kick there.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Matson lands a right hook to the body.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang misses with a hook. Matson ducked under it nicely.
Matson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Matson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matson throws a leg kick
and Bang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
so Matson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bang is looking to stand up but Matson isn't so interested in that idea.
Matson throws a strike but Bang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Matson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Matson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bang Bang wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Matson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Bang finds it's target.
Matson misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Matson!
Josh Matson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
162 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
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28
169 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Springs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque lands with a hook. Springs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springs misses with an uppercut
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Springs misses.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Springs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Bourque does no damage.
Springs misses with a double jab
and Bourque counters with a left to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Bourque fails to land with a series of punches.
Springs misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
Bourque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bourque.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Bourque. Those never looked like landing.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springs swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs misses with an uppercut
and Bourque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nate Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Springs.
Bourque blocks the body kick.
Springs cracks Bourque with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bourque duly obliges.
Springs throws a right and a left that Bourque avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Bourque as he connects with a hook.
Bourque slips under a jab from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Bourque.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Springs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Bourque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourque stuffs the takedown attempt from Springs. Springs gets slowly back to his feet.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs won't allow Bourque to sweep him here.
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 Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bourque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Springs.
Springs misses with a body punch
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs tests Bourque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourque lands with a cross.
Springs's corner calls for a 1-2. Springs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bourque blocks a jab.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Springs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs scores with the left hand. Bourque knows he should have avoided that one.
Bourque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs misses with a lunging right hand
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs tests Bourque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourque slips a jab from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Springs misses with a lunging right hand
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Bourque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bourque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
and Bourque counters with a left and a right that stings Springs.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Bourque slips the punch.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque moves out of range of the strikes.
Bourque lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
Bourque throws a big shot that misses.
Bourque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bourque lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Springs at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs takes one to the chin there.
Springs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Bourque moved out of range nicely.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bourque takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Springs connects with a jab.
Springs shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Springs misses.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Springs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bourque to the ground. Springs is now in Bourque's guard.
Springs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bourque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bourque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bourque!
Bourque tries to stand but Springs is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque tries to stand but Springs controls the position and pulls Bourque into his guard.
Bourque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Springs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springs is looking for a triangle but Bourque pushes his legs off easily.
Bourque would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bourque throwing strikes from guard but Springs blocks nicely.
Springs has a closed guard, preventing Bourque from standing up.
Paul Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Springs's guard.
Bourque decides to stand and escape the position.
Bourque falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Bourque lands with a cross.
Springs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs lands with a hook. Bourque tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nate Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Springs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bourque slips a jab from Springs.
Springs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bourque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Springs thinking.
Springs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Bourque.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque connects with a looping right hand.
Bourque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bourque checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bourque has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bourque!
After winning the bout, Paul Bourque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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