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BR 3: The Search For Spock PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Viriato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Kingston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Viriato's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Viriato!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viriato tries to clinch but Kingston moves away
and Kingston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viriato's guard.
Viriato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kingston drops back looking for a leg! Viriato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viriato manages to kick Kingston off! Kingston jumps back into Viriato's guard.
Kingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingston landing some decent shots from guard.
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viriato wants to stand up but Kingston is controlling him.
Kingston is pushing down on Viriato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viriato is fighting to maintain full guard but Kingston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kingston slips a nice elbow through Viriato's hands, connecting with Viriato's forehead.
Kingston stands up out of the half guard.
Kingston instigates a clinch.
Kingston is looking to control Viriato's arms but Viriato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kingston has his back to the cage.
Viriato jumps guard but Kingston stands there with Viriato around his waist. Viriato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kingston stalls.
Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viriato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viriato is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kingston decides to pull guard.
Kingston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Viriato controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kingston is on top in guard.
Kingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is pushing down on Viriato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viriato is fighting to maintain full guard but Kingston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kingston decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viriato to the mat! Viriato manages to get full guard.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston gets to his feet - Viriato follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Viriato tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kingston is in Viriato's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston trying to control but Viriato is working from the bottom.
Kingston stands and steps away. Viriato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Viriato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viriato darts in trying to clinch
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viriato to the mat! Viriato manages to get full guard.
Kingston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viriato is working an open guard so Kingston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingston jumps guard but Viriato stands there with Kingston around his waist. Kingston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Viriato keeps him there for the moment.
Viriato is breathing heavily.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Viriato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is pressed up against the cage. Viriato has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kingston down to the mat. Kingston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kingston works over Viriato's head and body with a nice combination.
Viriato is rocked!
Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Viriato is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Kingston tries to break free but Viriato pushes him back against the cage.
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Viriato has double underhooks.
Kingston pulls guard effortlessly.
Viriato seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston has his hands on Viriato's head, controlling the position.
Kingston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Viriato should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kingston has tightened it up now! Viriato should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Kingston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Banero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Banero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raveneye counters with a one-two to the body.
Banero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raveneye's guard.
Banero wants to control from the top but Raveneye keeps moving.
Raveneye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banero is one step ahead there.
Raveneye controls Banero momentarily but Banero frees himself.
Raveneye wants to stand but Banero is controlling the position.
Banero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raveneye wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roberto Banero just wasn't active enough.
Raveneye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banero fails with the takedown
and Raveneye counters with a stiff right hand.
Banero fails with the takedown
and Raveneye counters with a left and a right that stings Banero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Banero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banero has his takedown stuffed
and Raveneye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raveneye lands with a nice combination. Banero backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye cracks Banero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raveneye lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banero fails with the takedown
and Raveneye counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banero lands with a kick to the temple. Raveneye shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Odin Raveneye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raveneye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raveneye feints a jab promting Banero to slip. Raveneye then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Roberto Banero has been cut.
Raveneye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Raveneye both land. Nice combination.
Raveneye throws a front kick that sends Banero stumbling back into the cage.
Banero is breathing heavily.
Raveneye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banero circles away quickly and effectively.
Raveneye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raveneye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Raveneye tenderised Banero's leg. Banero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banero tries for a takedown but Raveneye circles away easily
and Raveneye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raveneye lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Raveneye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raveneye lands a left and a right that send Banero crashing to the mat, dazed. Raveneye thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Banero is rocked!
Raveneye drops Banero with a straight right hand, right on the button! Raveneye follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Raveneye!
During a confident post fight interview, Odin Raveneye thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Man in Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Lebowski as he connects with a hook.
Lebowski lands a jab to Sobral's midsection.
Sobral moves away from the strike by Lebowski.
Lebowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Lebowski lands a slapping body shot.
Lebowski swings for the body but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral connects with a jab.
Lebowski avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Lebowski with a jab.
Lebowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobral has time to react.
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!
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the body.
Lebowski stalks Sobral and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobral's face. Sobral staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
Sobral misses with a double jab
and Lebowski counters with a straight right hand.
Lebowski throws a right hand that Sobral ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobral also avoids with ease.
Sobral takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski works Sobral's body with a nice hook.
Lebowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobral manages to avoid it.
Lebowski digs a good hook to Sobral's body.
Sobral takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lebowski blocks a head kick by Sobral.
Lebowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sobral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobral throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Sobral looks to land a combination. Lebowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lebowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Lebowski lands with a straight right. Sobral didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries to move into range but Lebowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lebowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lebowski lands a two punch combo.
Lebowski stuns Sobral with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lebowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sobral doesn't seem bothered though.
Lebowski lands a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sobral!
Sobral drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lebowski connects with a body shot.
Jeff Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lebowski cracks a nice hook into Sobral's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lebowski. Sobral does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato Sobral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lebowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lebowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lebowski lands a two punch combo.
Renato Sobral's cut is getting worse.
Sobral takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lebowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sobral is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lebowski is controlling him.
Lebowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lebowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lebowski controlling the action here.
Lebowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski passes to full mount!
Lebowski controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lebowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Sobral's cut.
That's time! Sobral's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lebowski lands with a nice body punch.
Sobral takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lebowski misses with a wild combination.
Lebowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobral. Lebowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lebowski with a hook.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lebowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sobral connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lebowski momentarily.
Renato Sobral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobral moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Sobral slips a jab and a cross from Lebowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski scores with a body shot.
Lebowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lebowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobral fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobral scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lebowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Lebowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sobral misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good standup being displayed there by Lebowski as he connects with a hook.
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!
Lebowski lands with a shot to the body.
Lebowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobral's hands.
Lebowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lebowski stays in close to Sobral's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski advances position into side control!
Lebowski tries for a kimura but Sobral is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebowski slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobral knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lebowski swings around for an armbar but Sobral sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lebowski's guard.
Lebowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lebowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobral manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is pushing down on Sobral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobral is fighting to maintain full guard but Lebowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lebowski trying to mount his opponent but Sobral defends it.
Lebowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lebowski controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lebowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renato Sobral's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lebowski scores with a one two! Sobral had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lebowski scores with a body shot.
Sobral on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lebowski connects with a body shot.
Lebowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobral at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Sobral 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sobral avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Sobral is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Renato Sobral's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Jeff Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobral on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sobral looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sobral needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski digs a good body shot into Sobral's ribs.
Lebowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sobral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lebowski lands with a shot to the body.
Lebowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lebowski stuns Sobral with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lebowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Lebowski does no damage.
Lebowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lebowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobral rather than just go for the knockout.
Sobral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lebowski scores with a hook to the body. Sobral takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lebowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral needs to keep his hands up - Lebowski had a free shot at his head there.
Jeez, Renato Sobral's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lebowski punishes Sobral's body with a nice straight punch.
Lebowski dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
A left and a right from Lebowski both land. Nice combination.
Lebowski swings for the body but Sobral moves out of range.
Lebowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sobral was covering up waiting for the punch and Lebowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lebowski advances position into side control!
Lebowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobral knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski controls the position.
Lebowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Lebowski stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato Sobral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobral is defending well.
Jeff Lebowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lebowski staying calm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Lebowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lebowski 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lebowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Ogelsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Amaral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Curtis Ogelsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Amaral!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogelsby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amaral shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Amaral was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A nice elbow there by Amaral.
It looks like Curtis Ogelsby has been cut.
Ogelsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amaral takes Ogelsby's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amaral working for a choke but Ogelsby is defending well.
Amaral working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ogelsby is doing well to defend. Amaral seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ogelsby is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Amaral!
Douglas Amaral thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Brega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand looks for a takedown but Brega sprawls well.
Ferdinand fails with the takedown
and Brega counters with a straight right hand.
Ferdinand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brega.
Antonio Brega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ferdinand.
Ferdinand blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Brega.
It looks like Bob Ferdinand has been cut.
Brega stalling.
Ferdinand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brega prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brega.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferdinand's brow.
Ferdinand has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brega after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferdinand.
Brega is pressed up against the cage. Ferdinand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brega down to the mat. Brega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ferdinand shoots in for a double leg but Brega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brega clinches up with Ferdinand and pushes him back against the cage.
Brega lands a damaging elbow.
Brega slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Brega for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Brega prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brega prevents it.
Ferdinand wants a takedown.
Brega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferdinand drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferdinand misses with a takedown
and Brega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Antonio Brega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferdinand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brega throws a hook but Ferdinand blocks it.
Brega moves into range and clinches up with Ferdinand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brega.
A bit of stalling here from Brega.
Ferdinand drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferdinand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brega closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Brega to work.
Brega looking to throw knees to the head but Ferdinand is blocking nicely.
Ferdinand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferdinand wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferdinand's brow.
Brega taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brega lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Bob Ferdinand's cut even more.
Brega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Brega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Ferdinand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferdinand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brega.
Horrible takedown by Ferdinand or perhaps it was just good defense by Brega which made him look bad.
Ferdinand shoots in but Brega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferdinand tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brega swivels and escapes.
Antonio Brega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ferdinand.
Brega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferdinand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferdinand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brega counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferdinand dives in and grabs Brega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brega pushes down on Ferdinand's head and hops out.
Ferdinand gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brega tries to reverse the position but Ferdinand maintains control.
Brega regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand seems to be looking for submissions.
Brega is positioning himself well to prevent Ferdinand advancing to mount.
Ferdinand works his way into full mount!
Brega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferdinand trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brega is looking to escape.
Ferdinand swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brega is now in Ferdinand's guard. A big mistake from Ferdinand there, giving up the dominant position!
Ferdinand wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferdinand looking for a guillotine here but Brega defends easily.
Brega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferdinand holds on and takes a little breather.
Brega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferdinand on the ground.
Ferdinand looking for a guillotine here but Brega defends easily.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Brega from controlling successfully.
Ferdinand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brega is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferdinand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brega trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brega wanted to stand there but Ferdinand had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Ferdinand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Ferdinand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ferdinand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brega circles away.
Ferdinand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brega.
Brega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferdinand blocks it with crossed arms.
Brega lands an elbow just above Ferdinand 's eye.
Ferdinand has Brega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Antonio Brega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ferdinand.
Brega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferdinand up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Bob Ferdinand's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brega trying to land knees to the body.
Ferdinand is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferdinand is working for takedown but Brega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferdinand blocks an elbow strike from Brega.
Ferdinand tries to score a body lock takedown but Brega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brega lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand blocks an elbow strike.
Brega leaning against his opponent.
Ferdinand blocks an elbow strike.
Brega throws an elbow that misses.
Brega misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferdinand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bob Ferdinand's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Ferdinand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Brega!
Our winner, Antonio Brega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underhill comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Warpath. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shirahama's choice of entrance music: Fade To Black. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
235 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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23
240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Underhill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underhill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shirahama.
Underhill lands a nice shot to the body.
Underhill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shirahama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Underhill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shirahama.
Underhill tests Shirahama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shirahama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirahama has closed the distance and engaged Underhill in a clinch.
Underhill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shirahama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenichi Shirahama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underhill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underhill swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama misses with a low kick.
Shirahama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Underhill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but Underhill shows good takedown defense.
Mike Underhill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Underhill throws out the jab.
Underhill is looking to wear down Shirahama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by Underhill.
A jab from Underhill does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underhill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shirahama looks for a takedown but Underhill sprawls well.
Underhill throws a right hand that Shirahama ducks under and follows up with a left that Shirahama also avoids with ease.
Shirahama misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Shirahama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shirahama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Underhill misses with an uppercut.
Underhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underhill misses with a body shot.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
Underhill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Underhill misses with an uppercut.
Shirahama throws a chopping leg kick but Underhill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Underhill just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama throws a head kick but Underhill moves out of range.
Shirahama wants to land a leg kick but Underhill is out of range.
Underhill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underhill misses the shot to the body.
Shirahama is trying desperately to land a takedown but Underhill is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shirahama.
Underhill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Shirahama lands but Underhill takes it in his stride.
Shirahama closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shirahama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Underhill stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shirahama jumps guard but Underhill stands there with Shirahama around his waist. Shirahama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underhill stalling in the clinch but Shirahama improves position.
Underhill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shirahama's elbow.
Shirahama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Shirahama.
Shirahama blocks a body shot from Underhill.
Shirahama has Underhill pushed against the cage.
Underhill is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shirahama is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shirahama misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that round.
That's time! Underhill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Underhill.
Good exchange - Underhill coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Shirahama.
Shirahama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Underhill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Underhill lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike Underhill is winning the standup battle so far.
Underhill slaps away a takedown attempt from Shirahama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shirahama tries to clinch up.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
Shirahama tries to clinch but Underhill is having none of it.
Underhill throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill throws a series of strikes that have Shirahama backpedaling.
Underhill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
Underhill swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Crunch! Shirahama slams his shin into Underhill's torso.
Underhill misses with a shot to the body
and Shirahama counters with an inside leg kick.
Shirahama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Underhill moves out of range of the body kick.
Underhill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Underhill. Those never looked like landing.
Shirahama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shirahama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shirahama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shirahama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shirahama. Underhill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
Underhill lands a nice looking body shot.
Underhill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Underhill.
Underhill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underhill. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shirahama wants to land a leg kick but Underhill is out of range.
Shirahama shoots in for a double leg but Underhill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike Underhill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Underhill misses with a body shot.
Shirahama throws a sloppy head kick and Underhill moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Underhill.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underhill. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shirahama darts in and clinches Underhill up against the cage.
Underhill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirahama is just out of range.
Shirahama is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab from Underhill.
Underhill works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama throws a sloppy head kick and Underhill moves out of range easily.
Shirahama is looking to land body kicks.
Underhill connects with a body shot.
Shirahama 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!
Underhill misses with a hook to the body
and Shirahama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Underhill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shirahama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Underhill counters with a series of strikes. Shirahama will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underhill as he jumps to the side.
Shirahama dodges the punch combination from Underhill.
Underhill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Underhill.
Underhill misses with a wild body shot.
Shirahama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shirahama moves out of range as Underhill strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underhill. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underhill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shirahama.
Shirahama scores with a spinning back kick!
Mike Underhill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama slips under a jab from Underhill.
Shirahama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underhill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shirahama somewhat.
Mike Underhill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Underhill throws a series of strikes that have Shirahama backpedaling.
Shirahama shoots in looking for a takedown but Underhill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirahama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Underhill misses with a few strikes there.
Underhill throws a nice looking combination but Shirahama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Underhill just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirahama avoids the body shot from Underhill.
Underhill avoids the body shot from Shirahama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill throws a looping overhand right but Shirahama ducks down to avoid it.
Shirahama misses with a body kick.
Shirahama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shirahama throws a low kick but Underhill moves out of range easily.
Shirahama fails with a takedown attempt.
Shirahama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underhill just misses with a punch to the body.
Underhill misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underhill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shirahama slips a jab from Underhill.
Underhill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shirahama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Underhill takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Shirahama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shirahama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shirahama lands with a kick to the temple. Underhill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but Underhill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Underhill coming out on top.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Underhill scores with a nice right hand.
Underhill blocks a low kick nicely.
Shirahama tries to land a leg kick but Underhill saw it coming and moves away.
Shirahama looks to land a body kick but Underhill moved away.
Underhill throws a jab when Shirahama was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underhill misses the shot to the body.
Underhill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Shirahama 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shirahama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shirahama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Underhill misses with an uppercut
and Shirahama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shirahama scores with a three punch combo!
Underhill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Underhill.
Underhill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Underhill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shirahama. Shirahama obviously looking to wear him down.
Underhill connects with a body shot.
Underhill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underhill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underhill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirahama was well out of range. Poor timing from Underhill.
Shirahama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Underhill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shirahama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Underhill blocks the body kick.
Underhill throws a jab but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Shirahama tries a low kick but Underhill avoids it.
Underhill looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirahama is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shirahama.
Underhill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Underhill misses with a wild body shot.
Underhill throws a combination that misses
and Shirahama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Underhill's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama pushing down on Underhill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underhill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shirahama is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Shirahama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shirahama wants to work for an arm triangle but Underhill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama working Underhill over with strikes.
Shirahama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Underhill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shirahama.
Shirahama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama lands with a punch from half guard.
Shirahama wants to take a breather but Underhill is having none of it.
Shirahama prevents Underhill from improving his position.
Underhill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Underhill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shirahama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shirahama's back!
Underhill not allowing Shirahama to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill missing with punches from the back.
Underhill is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underhill thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kenichi Shirahama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Underhill slaps away a takedown attempt from Shirahama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shirahama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underhill.
Shirahama fails with a takedown attempt.
Shirahama lands a right hook to the body.
Shirahama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Underhill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Underhill throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Underhill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Underhill takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill blocks a leg kick.
Shirahama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Underhill.
Underhill just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirahama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shirahama throws a low kick, looking for Underhill's leg but Underhill calmly moves out of range.
Shirahama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Underhill.
Shirahama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underhill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Underhill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama fails with the takedown.
Shirahama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Underhill jabs at Shirahama's body.
Kenichi Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill connects with a body shot that sends Shirahama's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirahama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shirahama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shirahama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underhill moves away.
Underhill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Underhill misses with an uppercut. Shirahama saw that one coming.
Underhill scores with a jab to the body.
Shirahama walks into a left hand.
Shirahama throws a head kick but Underhill moves out of range.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Underhill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Underhill connects with a jab.
Underhill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shirahama.
Underhill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Underhill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shirahama misses with a wild body shot.
Underhill jabs Shirahama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Underhill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shirahama doesn't seem phased though.
Underhill misses with the combination.
Shirahama looks for a takedown but Underhill sprawls well.
Mike Underhill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama shoots in but Underhill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underhill tries to bum rush Shirahama with a series of wild strikes but Shirahama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Shirahama throws a low kick but Underhill avoids it.
Underhill misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Shirahama misses its intended target.
Underhill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Underhill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Underhill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Underhill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Underhill!
Mike Underhill retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mike Underhill 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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