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SUPERFIGHTS EXTRA ed. III.2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vandis Campeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuderval Faruk (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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165 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vandis Campeno! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuderval Faruk! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Campeno wants to slow Faruk down by chopping away at his legs. Campeno throws a series of punches but Faruk avoids them all with ease. Faruk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campeno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A punch combination from Faruk misses. Faruk connects with a nice looking jab.
Campeno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faruk. Faruk swinging wildly here.
Faruk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campeno's head backwards. Campeno loads up on a big right hand but Faruk slips the punch. A punch combination from Faruk misses. Faruk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campeno moves out of range of the strikes. Campeno looks to throw the jab but Faruk is out of range. Faruk ducks under a wild hook from Campeno. Faruk looks to throw the jab but Campeno is out of range. Faruk throws a looping overhand right but Campeno ducks down to avoid it. Campeno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Campeno throws a combination that misses enabling Faruk to counter with a crisp jab. Campeno throws a right hand that Faruk ducks under and follows up with a left that Faruk also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faruk throws a right and a left that both miss. Faruk throws a jab when Campeno was well out of range. Campeno misses with a body shot.
Faruk throws a combination that misses and Campeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Faruk works the jab nicely. Faruk misses with a two punch combination.
Campeno scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Faruk checks a leg kick. A big right from Faruk misses. Faruk lands a jab. A left and a right from Faruk both land. Nice combination. Faruk misses with a series of wild punches.
Faruk misses with a series of wild punches.
Campeno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Campeno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Campeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Campeno stalks Faruk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faruk's face. Faruk staggers backwards, shaken.
Faruk is rocked! Campeno moves away from the strike by Faruk. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campeno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faruk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faruk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Some wild striking there from Faruk.
Campeno dodges the punch combination from Faruk.
Campeno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Faruk to score with a decent uppercut. Vandis Campeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Faruk throws a shot from downtown. Campeno moves away and avoids it. Campeno staying out of range there. Campeno tries to bum rush Faruk with a series of wild strikes but Faruk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Campeno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campeno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Campeno misses with a body shot
and Faruk counters with a three punch combo that has Campeno backing up. Campeno nods at Faruk to acknowledge the strikes. Campeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Campeno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Faruk looks to land a combination but Campeno avoids it well. Faruk checks a leg kick. Faruk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campeno. A slow jab from Campeno misses its intended target. Faruk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Faruk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Campeno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faruk counters with a left and a right that stings Campeno. Campeno misses with a double jab.
Campeno misses with a body shot.
Faruk is working the combinations to good effect here. Campeno is breathing heavily. Campeno walks into a stiff left hand from Faruk. Jab by Faruk. Faruk lands a jab. Faruk throws out a powerful jab. A big left from Campeno misses. Campeno looks for the body kick but Faruk saw that one coming. Faruk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campeno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Faruk looks to land a combination but Campeno avoids it well. Campeno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Faruk moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Campeno lands a glancing blow to the side of Faruk's head. Faruk throws a right hand that Campeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Campeno also avoids with ease. Faruk misses with a two punch combination.
Faruk throws a looping overhand right but Campeno ducks down to avoid it. Campeno ducks under a wild hook from Faruk. A punch combination from Faruk misses. Faruk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Campeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faruk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campeno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A right-left combo lands from Faruk. Faruk fails to land with a series of punches.
Campeno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab lands there for Faruk. Campeno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Faruk looks to throw the jab but Campeno is out of range. Faruk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuderval Faruk dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Faruk misses. Faruk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Faruk scores with the left hand. Campeno knows he should have avoided that one. Faruk throws a series of punches but Campeno moves out of range. Campeno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Campeno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Faruk jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nuderval Faruk seems to be getting the better of the standup. Campeno throws a series of punches but Faruk moves out of range. Campeno moves into range and connects with a jab. Faruk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Faruk fails to land with a series of punches.
Faruk throws a jab but it's blocked by Campeno. Faruk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faruk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Faruk throws a head kick that half lands.
Campeno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Campeno misses with a looping left. Faruk throws a series of punches but Campeno avoids them all with ease. Campeno misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Campeno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faruk circles away quickly and effectively. Campeno throws a series of punches but Faruk moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Campeno.
Faruk swinging wildly here.
Faruk jabbing away but nothing is landing. Faruk lands a head shot. Campeno misses with a wild body shot. Campeno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faruk.
Faruk misses with a series of wild punches.
Campeno walks into a left hand. Faruk lands with an uppercut that bounces Campeno off the cage and back into rage. Good exchange - Faruk coming out on top. Campeno throws the left hand but Faruk avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Campeno slips a jab and a cross from Faruk.
No joy there for Faruk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Faruk lands but Campeno takes it in his stride. Campeno throws the left hand but Faruk avoids the punch easily. Campeno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faruk. Faruk lands with a kick to the temple. Campeno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Campeno tries a low kick but Faruk avoids it. Faruk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faruk misses with an uppercut. Campeno saw that one coming. Campeno looks to land a left hand but Faruk moved out of range nicely. Faruk throws a head kick but Campeno moves out of range.
Faruk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Faruk slips a jab and a cross from Campeno.
Faruk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Faruk moves out of range of the strikes. Faruk scores with a jab to the jaw. Faruk swinging wildly here.
Campeno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faruk finds it's way round the side to connect with Campeno's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Faruk misses with a looping right. Faruk throws a head kick that Campeno semi-blocks.
Campeno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faruk moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Faruk misses with an uppercut. Faruk looks to land a combination. Campeno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A jab lands there for Faruk. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faruk, as that shot connected.
Faruk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campeno.
Campeno lands a jab to Faruk's midsection. Faruk thuds his right hand into Campeno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Campeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Faruk lands a head kick. Campeno smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Faruk looks to land a right hand but Campeno moved out of range. Faruk misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Campeno.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Campeno dodges the punch combination from Faruk.
Campeno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Faruk does no damage. Good standup being displayed there by Campeno as he connects with a hook. Faruk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faruk connects with a high kick. Faruk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campeno.
Campeno misses with a hook. Faruk ducked under it nicely. Jab from Faruk. Faruk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Faruk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Faruk tries to bum rush Campeno with a series of wild strikes but Campeno uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Faruk slips a straight right by Campeno. Campeno misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuderval Faruk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Faruk lands with a right hand. Faruk looks to throw the jab but Campeno is out of range. Faruk misses with a double jab
and Campeno counters with a straight right hand. Faruk throws a right hand that Campeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Campeno also avoids with ease. A slow jab from Faruk misses its intended target. Faruk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faruk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Campeno misses with a body punch
and Faruk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Faruk tries to move into range but Campeno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Campeno misses with a few strikes there.
Faruk misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Faruk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campeno throws a right and a left that both miss. Faruk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campeno blocks a head kick by Faruk.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faruk ducks under a wild hook from Campeno. Faruk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Campeno missing with a left hand there. Faruk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Faruk throws a series of punches but Campeno avoids them all with ease. A slow jab from Campeno misses its intended target. Faruk goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Campeno tries to bum rush Faruk with a series of wild strikes but Faruk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from Campeno does no damage. Campeno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faruk slips under a jab from Campeno. Faruk jabs Campeno right on the nose. Campeno blinks but takes it well. Faruk blocks a jab. A big left from Faruk misses. Faruk lands a two punch combo.
Campeno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faruk. Campeno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campeno throws a hook to the side of Faruk's head but Faruk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Faruk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Faruk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campeno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faruk counters with a left and a right that stings Campeno. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Campeno misses with a combination
and Faruk counters with a two punch combo. Faruk lands with a nice body kick. Campeno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faruk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campeno circles away quickly and effectively. Campeno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faruk. Faruk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campeno. Vandis Campeno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Campeno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Faruk throws a right and a left that both miss. Campeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faruk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Faruk works over Campeno's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Faruk looks to throw the jab but Campeno is out of range. Faruk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campeno on the side of the head. Faruk misses with a looping left. Faruk throws a shot from downtown. Campeno moves away and avoids it. Faruk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Faruk scores with the left hand. Campeno knows he should have avoided that one. A punch combination from Faruk misses. Nice uppercut there from Faruk. Faruk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Faruk defending well as Campeno loads up on a big left hand. Faruk misses with the combination.
Faruk throws a hook but Campeno blocks it. Faruk staying out of range there. No joy there for Campeno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faruk misses with a series of wild punches.
Campeno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Campeno takes one to the side of the head.
Faruk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faruk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faruk. Campeno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faruk counters with a series of strikes. Campeno will be more careful next time no doubt. Faruk throws a nice head kick!
Campeno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campeno wants to slow Faruk down by chopping away at his legs. Campeno misses with the combination.
Campeno avoids the head kick by Faruk.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Faruk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faruk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campeno. Vandis Campeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nuderval Faruk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Faruk cracks Campeno with a good jab. Faruk throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight! Nuderval Faruk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Faruk 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuderval Faruk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muna Dorka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Driggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muna Dorka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Driggers's chin.
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159 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muna Dorka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Driggers! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Driggers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorka on the side of the head. Driggers with a hook.
It looks like Muna Dorka has been cut. Driggers defending well as Dorka loads up on a big left hand. Dorka cracks Driggers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Driggers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dorka finish him?
Driggers is rocked!
It looks like Dustin Driggers has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dorka missing with a left hand there. Driggers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Driggers is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorka finish him? Driggers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorka. Driggers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorka. Dorka jabbing away but nothing is landing. Muna Dorka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dorka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driggers. Nice defenses there by Driggers. Dorka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dorka thows a left - swing and a miss! Driggers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Driggers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorka. Dorka throws an overhand right that lands on Driggers's shoulder, as Driggers tries to avoid the shot. Dorka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Dorka looks to land a right hand but Driggers moved out of range. Driggers staying out of range there. Dorka misses with a looping left. Dorka pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dorka throws a jab when Driggers was well out of range. Driggers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorka throws out the jab. Driggers moves out of range of the strikes. Driggers staying out of range there. Dorka is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dorka pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Driggers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorka throws out the jab. A big right from Dorka misses. Dorka misses with a straight right. Dorka misses with a straight right. Dorka throws a looping overhand right but Driggers ducks down to avoid it. Dorka misses with a hook. Driggers ducked under it nicely. Dorka throws a big shot that misses. Dorka misses with a straight left. Driggers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dorka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dorka looks to land a left hand but Driggers moved out of range nicely. Dorka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driggers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dorka loads up on a big right hand but Driggers slips the punch. Dorka misses with an uppercut. Dorka throws a lazy right hand but Driggers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dorka throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Driggers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorka sees it coming and avoids it easily. Driggers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorka. Driggers jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dorka slips under a jab from Driggers. Dorka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A swing and a miss from Dorka. Dorka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dorka misses with a straight left. Dorka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driggers. Dorka misses with a hook. Driggers looks to land a left hand but Dorka moved out of range nicely. Driggers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dorka throws a jab but it's blocked by Driggers. The fighters circling - Driggers throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dorka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driggers. Driggers moves out of range of the strikes. Driggers staying out of range there. Dorka looks to land a left hand but Driggers moved out of range nicely. Dorka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Driggers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Dorka misses with a looping left. A swing and a miss from Driggers. Dorka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dorka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dorka staying out of range there. Driggers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dorka ducks under a wild hook from Driggers. Driggers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorka. Dorka throws a looping overhand right but Driggers ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorka looks to land a left hand but Driggers moved out of range nicely. A big right from Dorka misses. Driggers moves out of range as Dorka strikes. Dorka throws an overhand right that lands on Driggers's shoulder, as Driggers tries to avoid the shot. Driggers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorka. Dorka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driggers. Dorka misses with a hook. Driggers ducked under it nicely. A jab from Dorka misses. Driggers throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dorka misses with a straight left. Dorka moves away from the strike by Driggers. Dorka loads up on a big right hand but Driggers slips the punch. Driggers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Driggers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorka throws out the jab. Dorka throws a looping overhand right but Driggers ducks down to avoid it. Driggers slips under a jab. A big left from Driggers misses. Driggers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorka. Dorka throws a big shot that misses. Dorka misses with a hook. Driggers ducked under it nicely. Driggers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorka throws out the jab. Driggers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorka.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Driggers throws a nice looking combination but Dorka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dorka misses with a looping right. Dorka misses the jab. The fighters circling - Dorka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Driggers throws a lazy right hand but Dorka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice defenses there by Driggers. Dorka throws a hook but Driggers blocks it. Dorka jabbing away but nothing is landing. A telegraphed right hand from Dorka misses the target. Dorka misses with a hook. Driggers throws a shot from downtown. Dorka moves away and avoids it. Driggers defending well as Dorka loads up on a big left hand. Dorka looks to land a left hand but Driggers moved out of range nicely. Driggers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorka sees it coming and avoids it easily. Driggers throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorka. Dorka throws a hook to the side of Driggers's head but Driggers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Driggers moves out of range as Dorka strikes. Driggers ducks under a wild hook from Dorka. A swing and a miss from Dorka. Dorka loads up on a big right hand but Driggers slips the punch. Dorka slips a jab from Driggers. Dorka throws a looping overhand right but Driggers ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Driggers will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Driggers throws the left hand but Dorka avoids the punch easily. Dorka thows a left - swing and a miss! Dorka throws a jab when Driggers was well out of range. Dorka misses with a hook. Driggers defending well as Dorka loads up on a big left hand. A big right from Dorka misses. Dorka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driggers sees it coming and avoids it easily. A slow jab from Dorka misses its intended target. Dorka misses with an uppercut. Driggers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorka. Dorka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dorka throws a big shot that misses. Driggers misses with a hook. Dorka slips a straight right by Driggers. Driggers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Driggers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Driggers defending well as Dorka loads up on a big left hand. Dorka throws a shot from downtown. Driggers moves away and avoids it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dorka looks to land a right hand but Driggers moved out of range. Driggers throws a front kick aimed at Dorka's knee but Dorka avoids it well. Dorka misses with an uppercut. Driggers saw that one coming. Driggers misses with a straight left. A jab from Dorka misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Driggers slips under a jab from Dorka. The fighters circling - Dorka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Driggers defending well as Dorka loads up on a big left hand. Driggers throws a series of punches but Dorka moves out of range. Dorka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dorka throws a lazy right hand but Driggers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dustin Driggers seems to be getting the better of the standup. Driggers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dorka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driggers. Driggers looks to land a left hand but Dorka moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Dorka misses the target. Driggers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Driggers misses. Dorka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driggers.
Dorka throws out a loose jab but Driggers uses good head movement to avoid it. Dorka throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A big right from Dorka misses. Dorka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driggers. Driggers slips a straight right by Dorka. Driggers moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Driggers.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dorka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driggers. A big left from Dorka misses. Driggers slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Dorka misses the target. Driggers swinging wildly here.
Dorka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driggers. Dorka throws out a loose jab but Driggers uses good head movement to avoid it. A big right from Driggers misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Driggers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dorka. A jab from Driggers misses. Driggers pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dorka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dorka misses with an uppercut. Driggers saw that one coming. Dorka misses with an uppercut. Driggers saw that one coming. Driggers blocks a jab. Dorka looks to land a right hand but Driggers moved out of range. Nice defenses there by Driggers. Driggers slips under a jab from Dorka. Driggers misses with an uppercut. Dorka saw that one coming. Dorka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorka thows a left - swing and a miss! A slow jab from Dorka misses its intended target. Dorka misses with a straight left. Dorka slips a jab from Driggers. Dorka misses with a straight right. Dorka misses with a straight left. Dorka misses with a looping left. The fighters circling - Dorka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dorka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driggers. Driggers throws an overhand right that lands on Dorka's shoulder, as Dorka tries to avoid the shot. Dorka looks to land a left hand but Driggers moved out of range nicely. Dorka looks to land a left hand but Driggers moved out of range nicely. The fighters circling - Dorka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dorka pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slow jab from Driggers misses its intended target. Driggers moves out of range as Dorka strikes. Driggers throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorka. Driggers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Driggers moves out of range of the strikes. Dorka misses with a looping left. Driggers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Driggers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dorka jabbing away but nothing is landing. Driggers ducks under a wild hook from Dorka. Driggers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorka. Driggers tries to score with a low kick but Dorka moves his leg out of the way. Dorka throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Driggers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorka. Dorka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driggers. Driggers defending well as Dorka loads up on a big left hand. Dorka throws a jab when Driggers was well out of range. Dorka ducks under a wild hook from Driggers. Dorka pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Driggers ducks under a wild hook from Dorka. Dorka throws a shot from downtown. Driggers moves away and avoids it. Driggers ducks under a wild hook from Dorka. Dorka throws a hook but Driggers avoids it easily. Driggers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dorka ducks under a wild hook from Driggers. Driggers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorka. Driggers throws a right and a left that Dorka avoids nicely. Driggers ducks under a wild hook from Dorka. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A very close round there. Could go either way on the judges scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Driggers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dorka misses with an uppercut. Driggers seems to have recovered his senses. Driggers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Driggers cracks Dorka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Driggers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dorka to stand back up!
Dorka is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Driggers has cracked Dorka with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Driggers lands another huge swinging hook and Dorka tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dorka, before Driggers can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dustin Driggers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Girard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Davidson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Davidson! 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, Emmanuel Girard! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davidson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Davidson dodges the punch combination from Girard.
Girard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard swinging wildly here.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Davidson is just out of range. Davidson throws a leg kick but Girard moved away. Davidson dodges the punch combination from Girard.
Girard fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davidson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Michael Davidson has been cut. Davidson throws and low kick but Girard moves out of range easily. Girard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson misses with a low kick.
Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidson scores with a punch to the head. Girard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Girard looks gassed! Girard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Davidson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Girard fails to land the takedown. Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. An inside leg kick lands from Davidson. Davidson is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks. Davidson throws a nice outside leg kick. Girard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davidson cracks Girard with a good jab. Girard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davidson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Girard's sensitive parts. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davidson is looking to score with low kicks. Donk. Davidson catches Girard right on the button with a cross. Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson. A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
Michael Davidson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davidson throws a nice inside leg kick. Jab by Davidson. Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Davidson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A solid body kick from Davidson. Davidson tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot. An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davidson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Girard's sensitive parts. Girard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
Girard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Davidson feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down. Girard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Davidson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Girard's sensitive parts. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
This has been an exciting period of action! Davidson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Davidson scores with a push kick. Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidson throws a nice outside leg kick. Emmanuel Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
Davidson tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Girard does no damage. Girard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Davidson tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Davidson misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back. Davidson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A good leg kick by Davidson. A chopping leg kick lands by Davidson. Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davidson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Davidson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davidson connects with a solid leg kick. Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Girard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Davidson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
Girard checks a low kick from Davidson. Davidson thumps Girard with a low kick. Davidson throws out a leg kick but Girard moves out of range and Davidson only half commits. Emmanuel Girard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Girard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davidson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Girard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Girard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Davidson throws a nice inside leg kick. Davidson throws a quick inside leg kick. Nice cross by Davidson. Michael Davidson is winning the standup battle so far. Girard is breathing heavily. Girard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf. An inside leg kick lands from Davidson. Girard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Girard. Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Davidson feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down. Davidson throws a leg kick but Girard checks it. Girard misses with a few strikes there.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidson thumps Girard with a low kick. Davidson is looking to score with low kicks. Davidson is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davidson's corner calls for a 1-2. Davidson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
Davidson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
Girard avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Good leg kick by Davidson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davidson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidson cracks the inside of Girard's front leg. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davidson, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Girard misses with a double jab.
Davidson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Girard can do to turn this around? A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
Davidson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Davidson throws a nice outside leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Davidson. Girard checks the leg kick. Davidson scores with a leg kick.
Girard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Davidson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Girard. Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Davidson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davidson is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks. This has been an exciting period of action! Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf. Davidson scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Girard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidson lands a head shot. Girard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Davidson. Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidson can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Davidson throws a nice inside leg kick. Davidson lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A left lands for Davidson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davidson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Michael Davidson's cut. That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davidson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Girard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Girard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davidson has got the better of the exchanges. Girard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Girard tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Davidson tries to score with a low kick but Girard moves his leg out of the way. Davidson throws a nice inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davidson, right into the meat.
Girard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davidson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Girard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Davidson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davidson connects with a solid leg kick. Davidson lands with an uppercut that bounces Girard off the cage and back into rage. Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body kick there by Davidson. Good leg kick by Davidson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf. Davidson scores with a hook. Davidson misses with a low kick. Girard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Girard throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Girard moves out of range of the leg kick from Davidson. Davidson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davidson cracks the inside of Girard's front leg. Davidson feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down. Davidson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Girard. A slapping leg kick lands for Davidson.
Davidson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Davidson cracks Girard with a right hand to the side of the head. Davidson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Girard takes one to the chin there. Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Davidson scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson. Girard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Davidson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Davidson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Davidson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davidson. Girard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davidson feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down. Davidson throws a leg kick which misses Girard's front leg but catches the back leg as Girard tries to avoid it. A good leg kick by Davidson. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidson.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Davidson is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Girard moves out of range of the leg kick from Davidson. Davidson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard. Davidson feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down. Davidson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Girard's sensitive parts. Davidson is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davidson, right into the meat.
Davidson connects with the punch. Girard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidson. Davidson obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidson cracks the inside of Girard's front leg. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Davidson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well. Girard tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Emmanuel Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good leg kick by Davidson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Davidson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Davidson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Davidson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
149 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grammur Natzee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Alvez! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Natzee throws a series of punches but Alvez avoids them all with ease. The fight stays on the outside here - Alvez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Alvez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown but Natzee shows good takedown defense. Natzee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvez.
It looks like Tiago Alvez has been cut. Natzee throws a nice looking combination but Alvez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Natzee throws a monster overhand right that drops Alvez! Natzee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grammur Natzee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sadollah Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan has chosen Dead End as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sadollah Amir! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Masilungan throws a right hand that Amir ducks under and follows up with a left that Amir also avoids with ease. Masilungan lands with a straight right. Amir didn't see that one coming. Masilungan swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
Amir blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masilungan - that will leave a mark!
Masilungan tries to land a leg kick but Amir saw it coming and moves away.
Amir throws a head kick that misses. Masilungan throws a combination. Amir tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masilungan checks a leg kick. Masilungan gets the takedown into side control. Amir tries to bench press Masilungan off him but Masilungan keeps the position. Amir pushes Masilungan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masilungan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Amir is letting Masilungan control him for a moment. The strikes coming from Masilungan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amir is trying to buck Masilungan off. Masilungan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Masilungan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Amir looks calm but he's in trouble here. Masilungan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Amir is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Masilungan lets go of the hold and Amir can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jed Masilungan! Jed Masilungan is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeSean McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeSean McCoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeSean McCoy! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCoy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard. Gracie is trying to get back to full guard. Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard. McCoy winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gracie wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
McCoy wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. McCoy with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard. McCoy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCoy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! McCoy wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCoy has escaped and now he's on top! McCoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike. McCoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCoy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. McCoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike. McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCoy has passed into side control.
Gracie is not content to let McCoy control the position. McCoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCoy working the body and head with strikes. Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCoy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. McCoy tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. A lull in the action here as McCoy stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control. Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. McCoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head. McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. McCoy content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeSean McCoy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCoy feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, McCoy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard. McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy. McCoy is trying to keep Gracie in close.
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gracie being controlled here momentarily. McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. McCoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. McCoy eventually gives up the hold. McCoy is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. McCoy goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Gracie does a handstand and catches McCoy in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Gracie on top - McCoy is already out from the submission! Gracie gives McCoy's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Rickson Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Cerimonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Humbero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristian Humbero has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andre Cerimonia's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Cerimonia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristian Humbero! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cerimonia swinging wildly here.
Cerimonia tries to clinch up. Cerimonia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Humbero but Humbero pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cerimonia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Humbero, as that shot connected.
Humbero leaves Cerimonia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cerimonia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Humbero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cerimonia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Humbero sprawls well. Humbero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cerimonia gets slowly back to his feet. Humbero misses with a few strikes there.
Humbero tries to move into range but Cerimonia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Humbero swinging wildly here.
Cerimonia tries to clinch but Humbero is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Humbero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Humbero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Humbero throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cerimonia is defended easily by Humbero. Humbero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Humbero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Humbero scores with a hook to the body. Cerimonia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Humbero misses with a straight left. Cerimonia shoots in for a takedown but Humbero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Humbero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerimonia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Humbero did well to prevent Cerimonia getting side control. Cerimonia prevents Humbero from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Humbero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Humbero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Humbero is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Humbero breaks from the clinch.
Humbero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerimonia moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Humbero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerimonia counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Humbero looks gassed! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Humbero wants to get back to full guard but Cerimonia has passed into side control. Cerimonia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poor strikes thrown by Cerimonia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Humbero is looking to improve his position but Cerimonia isn't that keen on the idea. Humbero regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cerimonia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Cerimonia wants to take a breather but Humbero is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cerimonia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cerimonia stands up from half guard. Cerimonia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Cerimonia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Humbero is looking to escape. Cerimonia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Cerimonia tries to control but Humbero wriggling away. Cerimonia with shots to the head and body - Humbero looks very uncomfortable down there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cerimonia get's back to his feet. A left and a right from Humbero both land. Nice combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Cerimonia dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cerimonia. Humbero misses with a body punch
and Cerimonia counters with a two punch combo. Cerimonia shoots for a takedown but Humbero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Humbero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cerimonia. Humbero throws a combination that misses and Cerimonia counters with a series of strikes. Humbero will be more careful next time no doubt. Humbero lands a slapping body shot.
Cerimonia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Humbero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerimonia moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Humbero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cerimonia doesn't seem bothered though. Humbero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerimonia moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Humbero throws a right and a left that Cerimonia avoids nicely. Humbero is breathing heavily. Cerimonia fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Cerimonia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cerimonia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Humbero avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cerimonia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humbero. Andre Cerimonia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cerimonia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Humbero wants to get back to his feet.
Cerimonia postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Humbero to stand up. Humbero misses with a straight left. Humbero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cerimonia tries to clinch there but Humbero circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cerimonia is looking to clinch but Humbero is avoiding it.
Cerimonia scores with a takedown into Humbero's guard. Cerimonia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Humbero is proving hard to escape from. Humbero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cerimonia. Cerimonia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cerimonia advances to half guard. Cerimonia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Humbero's head. Humbero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cerimonia is trying to control the action in half guard but Humbero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Humbero tries to get to full guard but Cerimonia has control of the leg. Humbero is not content to let Cerimonia control the position. Cerimonia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Humbero! Cerimonia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Cerimonia tries to control but Humbero wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Humbero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Cerimonia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Humbero wants to get back to full guard but Cerimonia has passed into side control. Humbero is squirming around, avoiding Cerimonia's attempts to control the action. Humbero is trying desperately to improve position. Cerimonia looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Cerimonia dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cerimonia tries to clinch but Humbero is having none of it. Humbero misses with a few strikes there.
Cerimonia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Humbero was covering up waiting for the punch and Cerimonia finishes the takedown easily into guard. Cerimonia wants to control from the top but Humbero keeps moving. Humbero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cerimonia wants to pass the guard but Humbero is keeping the position. Humbero is wriggling around but Cerimonia manages to pass to half guard.
Humbero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cerimonia works his foot free and advances to mount. Cerimonia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Humbero is trying to reverse the position but instead Cerimonia has taken his back - oops! Cerimonia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Humbero trying to control the hands but Cerimonia won't let him. Cerimonia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Humbero prevents Cerimonia from getting a body triangle. Andre Cerimonia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cerimonia thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Cerimonia throwing wild punches that miss their target. Cerimonia throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Cerimonia trying to control. Cerimonia gets his hands free as Humbero looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cerimonia misses with a punch to the head. Cerimonia is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Humbero won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cerimonia off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Cerimonia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Cambarros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Arias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cambarros comes to the cage accompanied by Skid Row - Creepshow. Arias has chosen Papai eu quero me casar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Cambarros! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Arias! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cambarros looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arias! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cambarros cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cambarros unloads with some shots from mount but Arias bucks and avoids them well.
Cambarros throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Cambarros 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. Cambarros throwing strikes here but Arias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cambarros throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Arias holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cambarros tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cambarros unloading with bombs! Cambarros throwing strikes here but Arias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cambarros throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Cambarros with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cambarros lands a heavy elbow. Cambarros is in the full mount, landing strikes. Cambarros landing shots from mount. Cambarros throwing strikes here but Arias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cambarros thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cambarros throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Cambarros thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cambarros throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Cambarros landing strikes from the mount and Arias is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Arias that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cambarros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cambarros thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cambarros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Arias blocking the ground and pound. Cambarros throws some wild stikes that Arias manages to avoid easily.
Cambarros landing shots from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cambarros breaks from Arias's wrist control and lands an elbow. Cambarros looking to ground and pound but Arias is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cambarros thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Cambarros lands a nice shot to the head. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cambarros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Arias is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cambarros lands with some strikes. Cambarros is landing with some decent strikes but Arias is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Arias wants to get back to his feet.
Cambarros lands a big shot there that rocks Arias but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cambarros looking to ground and pound but Arias is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cambarros landing strikes from the mount. Cambarros scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arias?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cambarros landing punches.
Arias is rocked! Poor strikes thrown by Cambarros there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cambarros looking to finish Arias with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arias! Arias is still in real trouble! Can Cambarros finish him? Cambarros sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Arias seems to have recovered his senses. Cambarros throwing strikes here but Arias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cambarros looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cambarros thowing shots but they're missing. Cambarros throwing strikes here but Arias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Cambarros dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cambarros shoots for a double leg takedown but Arias sprawls well. He's pushed Cambarros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cambarros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arias as he avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Cambarros looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cambarros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arias defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Cambarros. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cambarros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arias.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cambarros fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cambarros shoots in looking for a takedown. Arias tries to sprawl out of it but Cambarros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Arias loads up on a big right hand but Cambarros slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Arias misses with a hook. Nice uppercut lands for Arias. That snapped Cambarros's head back.
Cambarros has closed the distance and engaged Arias in a clinch.
Cambarros tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arias wants to break free but Cambarros has control.
Cambarros jumps guard but Arias stands there with Cambarros around his waist. Cambarros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cambarros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cambarros blocks an uppercut.
Arias takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cambarros tries a knee to the head but Arias blocks it.
Arias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cambarros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arias's face.
Arias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short uppercut from Arias. Arias has had enough of the clinch but Cambarros keeps him there for the moment. Cambarros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cambarros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Arias's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cambarros misses with a knee to the head. Cambarros tries to land a knee to the head but Arias blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Arias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Arias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cambarros has him pressed against the cage. Cambarros has Arias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cambarros pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arias tumbling to the mat - Cambarros dives into Arias's guard. Cambarros throws a big right hand that misses. Cambarros stops Arias from standing up. Cambarros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vinicius Cambarros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cambarros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Arias manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cambarros fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arias misses with a straight left. Cambarros moves out of range as Arias strikes. Cambarros looks for a takedown but Arias sprawls well. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Arias misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Arias will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cambarros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arias sprawls well initially but Cambarros persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Cambarros missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cambarros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arias defending well though. Cambarros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arias's head. Arias tries to kick Cambarros off but Cambarros keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Arias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cambarros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cambarros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cambarros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Cambarros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arias defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cambarros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Cambarros not landing any meaningful shots this time. Arias is not content to let Cambarros control the position. Cambarros looks to land a strike but Arias avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Cambarros throws and elbow that misses. Arias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cambarros's guard. Nice move by Arias! Cambarros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cambarros looking for a sweep. Not yet Cambarros, not yet. Arias thows a big elbow that misses. Arias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cambarros 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. Cambarros throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cambarros tries to strike from the bottom.
Cambarros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cambarros looking to control.
Cambarros on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cambarros tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Cambarros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arias circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arias uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A left lands for Arias.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cambarros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arias throws a lazy right hand but Cambarros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arias leaves Cambarros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cambarros is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arias slaps away a takedown attempt from Cambarros, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Cambarros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Cambarros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arias sprawls well initially but Cambarros persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Arias wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Cambarros. Arias blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cambarros. Cambarros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cambarros looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Cambarros clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arias slaps away a takedown attempt from Cambarros, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cambarros has a takedown stuffed. Cambarros lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cambarros. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice combo by Arias! Oh, that's hurt him - Cambarros falls to the canvas and Arias follows him into side control.
Cambarros is rocked!
It looks like Vinicius Cambarros has been cut. Arias lands a big left to the face of Cambarros, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Arias and another - Cambarros is out! Arias stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zack Arias! Zack Arias is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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