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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloe Toosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toosh has chosen dollar as his entrance music. Aloe Toosh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven James!
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, Aloe Toosh!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Toosh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toosh is defending well for now.
Toosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toosh up against the cage.
Toosh managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Toosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toosh shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steven James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloe Toosh.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toosh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James is breathing heavily.
Toosh is trying for a kimura here. James looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Toosh wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aloe Toosh!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Mafra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mafra has chosen Black and Yellow - Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Mafra!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafra feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Mafra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mafra postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
Mafra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machida wants to control from the top but Mafra keeps moving.
Mafra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mafra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machida stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mafra shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Mafra circles away.
Mafra darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mafra avoids it.
Mafra stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mafra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mafra manages to break the clinch.
Machida is looking to clinch but Mafra is avoiding it.
Mafra gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Mafra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Machida.
Mafra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida tries to clinch but Mafra is having none of it.
Mafra has managed to clinch.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Mafra is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mafra breaks from the clinch.
Mafra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charles Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Mafra.
Mafra gets a clinch.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mafra is defending well for now.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mafra gets control of Machida's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mafra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machida!
Machida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mafra unloads with some shots from mount but Machida bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is working to get back to half guard.
Mafra wants to control the pace but Machida is squirming around nicely.
Machida is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to hold on but Mafra pushes him away.
Mafra with good strikes from the mount here!
Mafra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida is trying to reverse the position but instead Mafra has taken his back - oops!
Machida holding both Mafra 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mafra really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida avoids the strikes from Mafra.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Mafra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mafra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mafra is looking for a takedown.
Machida working aggressively here.
Mafra is trying to pull guard but Machida turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mafra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mafra wants a takedown but no success here.
Charles Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Mafra.
Mafra breaks the clinch.
Mafra fails to land the takedown.
Mafra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Mafra swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Mafra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mafra will feel that in the morning.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mafra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machida was covering up waiting for the punch and Mafra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machida working for a triangle but Mafra defends it easily.
Mafra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mafra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida trying to control the position here.
Mafra tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Mafra is stalling in the full guard.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mafra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mafra throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Mafra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida tries to clinch but Mafra moves away
and Mafra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mafra.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mafra pulls guard.
Machida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mafra, up you get!
Mafra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Mafra is breathing heavily.
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Mafra has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Fabio Mafra has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Mafra avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mafra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mafra is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida tries to stall but Mafra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mafra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Mafra circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabio Mafra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fabio Mafra'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. This is the final round!
Mafra rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Mafra wants a takedown.
Mafra has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mafra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mafra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mafra gets a clinch.
Mafra wants to take the fight to the mat but Machida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mafra is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machida as Mafra tries to tie him up.
Mafra managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Mafra is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Mafra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra drags the fight down to the ground.
Machida gets to his feet - Mafra follows without any prompting.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mafra.
Charles Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Mafra.
Mafra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mafra gets a clinch.
Machida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mafra tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Mafra pulls guard.
Mafra keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida wants to get up but he can't break Mafra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but Mafra is working from the bottom.
Machida decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mafra fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Machida tries to clinch but Mafra moves out of range.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafra just misses with a punch to the body.
Mafra has a takedown stuffed.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mafra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mafra throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mafra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mafra tries a head kick but it misses.
Mafra fails with the takedown.
Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Mafra avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Mafra, against the cage.
Mafra avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida working Mafra over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mafra's brow.
Machida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mafra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Mafra on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mafra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charles Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabio Mafra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fabio Mafra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mafra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mafra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Mafra!
A victorious Fabio Mafra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smulo Mafra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mafra has chosen Not Afraid - Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
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, Smulo Mafra!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen closes the distance and clinches.
Mafra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mafra jumps guard but Mullen stands there with Mafra around his waist. Mafra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mullen crunches a lovely knee into Mafra's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mafra looks gassed!
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Smulo Mafra has been cut.
A knee to the head by Mullen.
Mafra is rocked!
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Mafra trying to break out of Mullen's Thai clinch. Mullen unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Mafra to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Mullen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Steve Mullen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Mullen made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimy Hettes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen House Boulevard - Set Me Free as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimy Hettes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hettes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hettes looks to clinch
and Kruger counters with a big right hand! Oh Hettes is in trouble here! Kruger follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Kruger!
Vinicius Kruger took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gui Boratto - Azzurra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hades Diggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinicius Kruger Ramos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hades Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger Ramos.
Kruger Ramos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diggs's half guard.
Kruger Ramos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diggs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
A victorious Vinicius Kruger Ramos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio comes to the cage accompanied by NMH2: No More Riot. 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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker 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.
Shewmaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maurizio's guard.
Shewmaker 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.
Maurizio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shewmaker is working away from the top position though.
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura here.
Maurizio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maurizio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shewmaker enables Maurizio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shewmaker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maurizio postures up and lands a big shot to Shewmaker's brow.
Shewmaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Maurizio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shewmaker actively working from the bottom here.
Maurizio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maurizio passes to full mount!
Maurizio lands a heavy elbow.
Maurizio lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shewmaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker is in a horrible position here. Maurizio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shewmaker is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maurizio.
Shewmaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shewmaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shewmaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maurizio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shewmaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maurizio chips away with some ground and pound.
Maurizio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shewmaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maurizio has managed to get both his arms back between Shewmaker's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker has momentary wrist control but Maurizio slips an elbow through the middle.
Shewmaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maurizio is aware though and is defending well.
Maurizio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shewmaker is proving hard to escape from.
Maurizio stands up from Shewmaker's guard - Maurizio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shewmaker moves into the clinch.
Maurizio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Frank Shewmaker has been cut.
Shewmaker takes an elbow to the temple.
Shewmaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Maurizio avoids the damage to the body.
Maurizio misses with an elbow strike.
Maurizio misses with a knee to the head.
Maurizio drops Shewmaker with a big knee straight up the middle! Shewmaker is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Shewmaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Maurizio finish him?
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!
Maurizio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shewmaker sprawls well initially but Maurizio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maurizio is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shewmaker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Maurizio!
After winning the bout, Mick Maurizio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bot Botanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bot Botanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Botanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Botanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Botanovic's calf.
A good leg kick by Botanovic.
Botanovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Botanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Botanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Botanovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm lands with a hook. Botanovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Botanovic. That one must have hurt.
Storm throws a hook but Botanovic blocks it.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Botanovic momentarily.
Botanovic walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Botanovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botanovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botanovic won't allow Storm to get back to his feet.
Botanovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Botanovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Storm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Botanovic's guard.
Botanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm wants to stand but Botanovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Botanovic is keeping the position.
Storm being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Storm trying to control but Botanovic is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Storm.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Botanovic.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a combination. Botanovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Storm lands a head shot.
Johnny Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botanovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Botanovic.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Botanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Storm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Botanovic misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Botanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Botanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm throws the left hand but Botanovic avoids the punch easily.
Botanovic throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Botanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm clobbers Botanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Botanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Botanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Botanovic saw that one coming.
Storm throws a right and a left that Botanovic avoids nicely.
Botanovic connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Botanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Botanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice combination there by Storm.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Botanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Botanovic throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Botanovic is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Botanovic connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bot Botanovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Botanovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Botanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Botanovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm throws a push kick but Botanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Botanovic slips under a jab.
Botanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Botanovic throws a body kick that misses.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
Botanovic avoids the head kick by Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm connects with a leg kick. Botanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Storm takes a swing at Botanovic's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm checks a low kick from Botanovic.
Botanovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Botanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Botanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Botanovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm throws a leg kick but Botanovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Botanovic blocks the body kick.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Botanovic is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Botanovic throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Botanovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm looks to land a body kick but Botanovic moved away.
Johnny Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Storm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Botanovic misses with a low kick.
Botanovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Storm.
Botanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Botanovic as Storm tries to tie him up.
Storm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Botanovic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bot Botanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Botanovic obliges.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Botanovic.
Botanovic tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Storm dodges an elbow strike from Botanovic.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Botanovic.
Botanovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Botanovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Botanovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Botanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Botanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Botanovic.
Botanovic throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Botanovic. That's going to slow Storm down.
Storm lands a nice hook to Botanovic's body. Botanovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Botanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Botanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm looks to land a body kick but Botanovic moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Botanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botanovic ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm motions for Botanovic to come forward. Storm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bot Botanovic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Botanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Botanovic misses with a body kick.
Botanovic lands a high kick!
Botanovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Botanovic throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Botanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck for Botanovic with that takedown attempt.
Botanovic tries to land a front kick but Storm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Botanovic misses with a low kick.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic misses with a low kick.
Botanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Botanovic throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Botanovic only half commits.
Storm scores with a jab.
Botanovic dives in and scores a takedown into Storm's guard.
Botanovic works over Storm with some ground and pound from guard.
Botanovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Botanovic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Botanovic trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
Botanovic cracks Storm with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic is staying tight to Storm's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm manages to get back to half guard.
Storm gets back to full guard.
Botanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Botanovic 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.
Botanovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Botanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Botanovic is in close to Storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Storm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Botanovic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Botanovic's leg but Botanovic calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Botanovic. That's going to slow Storm down.
Botanovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Storm is able to avoid easily.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Botanovic moves out of range easily.
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Botanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Botanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Botanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Botanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnny Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Storm.
Botanovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Storm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Botanovic up against the cage.
Botanovic stalling in the clinch but Storm improves position.
Bot Botanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Botanovic has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botanovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Botanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Botanovic effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bot Botanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Botanovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bot Botanovic!
Bot Botanovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Lidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidel has chosen Dry Kill Logic - Lost as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tota Lidel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Lidel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Lidel throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lidel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lidel throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lidel's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Lidel looking for a sweep. Not yet Lidel, not yet.
Lidel is controlling Jones's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tota Lidel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lidel scores with a push kick.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Lidel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lidel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lidel slows the pace down.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lidel on the ground.
Lidel working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Lidel control the position.
Lidel throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones is not content to let Lidel control the position.
Lidel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidel taking a breather here.
Lidel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lidel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lidel trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lidel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lidel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tota Lidel.
Lidel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Lidel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lidel throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lidel.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lidel.
Lidel drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lidel ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Lidel is looking to land body kicks.
Lidel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lidel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Lidel moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lidel.
Lidel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Lidel misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Lidel's shoulder, as Lidel tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lidel.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Lidel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lidel misses with a body kick.
Lidel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lidel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lidel scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Jones.
It looks like Tota Lidel has been cut.
Lidel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tota Lidel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lidel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lidel's ribs.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lidel.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pete Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Lidel slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Lidel ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Lidel throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Lidel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lidel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Lidel persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lidel.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lidel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lidel misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lidel.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lidel moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lidel lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones looks to throw the jab but Lidel is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lidel.
A jab lands there for Lidel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lidel is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lidel. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lidel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lidel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lidel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lidel from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tota Lidel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lidel is looking to score with low kicks.
Lidel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Lidel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tota Lidel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Lidel slips a jab from Jones.
Lidel motions for Jones to come forward. Lidel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lidel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lidel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lidel jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lidel.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lidel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Lidel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lidel, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Lidel lands a high kick!
Lidel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Lidel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lidel - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lidel lands a head kick that stumbles Jones and the fighters go to the mat.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Pete Jones has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lidel throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lidel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lidel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Lidel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Lidel throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tota Lidel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lidel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Lidel scores with a nice body kick.
Jones swings for the body but Lidel moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Lidel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Lidel. Lidel gets slowly back to his feet.
Lidel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Lidel. Lidel gets slowly back to his feet.
Pete Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tota Lidel.
An inside leg kick lands from Lidel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lidel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lidel.
Decent striking displayed by Lidel there.
Lidel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lidel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lidel.
Lidel thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lidel thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lidel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lidel lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lidel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lidel is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones checks a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Lidel really dominated that round.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lidel, right into the meat.
Lidel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Lidel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lidel.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lidel moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lidel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lidel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lidel scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lidel ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a hook but Lidel blocks it.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Lidel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lidel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lidel moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Lidel throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lidel tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Lidel misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidel avoids the body shot from Jones.
Lidel throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Lidel delivers a nice body kick.
Lidel catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Lidel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Lidel counters with an inside leg kick.
Lidel tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pete Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tota Lidel.
Lidel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lidel. Lidel obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lidel.
Lidel looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Lidel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidel shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Lidel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lidel throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Lidel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lidel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lidel staying out of range there.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lidel saw that one coming.
Lidel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Lidel.
A slow jab from Lidel misses its intended target.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lidel.
Jones slips a jab from Lidel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidel throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Lidel only half commits.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lidel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lidel's calf.
Lidel throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lidel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Lidel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lidel.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lidel moves away.
Jones jabs Lidel right on the nose. Lidel blinks but takes it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tota Lidel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lidel was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Lidel moves out of range.
Lidel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lidel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones checks a low kick from Lidel.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lidel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lidel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lidel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Lidel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Lidel seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Lidel lands with a right hand.
Lidel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones slips under a jab.
Lidel throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lidel.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lidel misses with a head kick.
Lidel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lidel moved out of range nicely.
Lidel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lidel is rocked!
Jones cracks Lidel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lidel falls to his knees and Jones doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Jones!
A victorious Pete Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen comes to the cage accompanied by I Walk Alone. Steele has chosen The Terminator Theme as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikko Saarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarinen.
Saarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steele misses with the combination.
Steele throws the left hand but Saarinen avoids the punch easily.
Saarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Saarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steele doesn't seem phased though.
Saarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saarinen dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Steele sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saarinen connects with a crisp jab.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Saarinen moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele blocks the body kick.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Saarinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Saarinen.
A good leg kick by Saarinen.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saarinen to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Saarinen.
Saarinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
Heikko Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Saarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heikko Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saarinen under the eye.
Saarinen dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen avoids the body shot from Steele.
Nice uppercut lands for Steele. That snapped Saarinen's head back.
Nice shot lands for Saarinen.
Steele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Saarinen.
Good shot there by Saarinen.
Saarinen tries to land a leg kick but Steele saw it coming and moves away.
Saarinen motions for Steele to come forward. Saarinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steele takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Good standup being displayed there by Saarinen as he connects with a hook.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Saarinen moved out of range.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Saarinen slips the punch.
Saarinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Saarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen tries to land a leg kick but Steele saw it coming and moves away.
Saarinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Saarinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarinen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarinen!
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarinen but Saarinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saarinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Saarinen throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
A jab from Saarinen finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Saarinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steele if he has to take too many more of those.
Saarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Saarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarinen.
Saarinen misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Saarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Saarinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saarinen throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarinen.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Saarinen staying out of range there.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saarinen is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Saarinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Saarinen moved out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen dominated that round.
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.
Steele digs a good hook to Saarinen's body.
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Saarinen sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarinen.
Steele walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen works the jab nicely.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele cracks Saarinen with a good jab.
Saarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarinen lands a body shot.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Saarinen.
Saarinen connects with a high kick.
Saarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarinen throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tests Saarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikko Saarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Saarinen tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele is looking to score with low kicks.
Steele looks for a takedown but Saarinen sprawls well.
Saarinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarinen.
Saarinen connects with a high kick.
Steele is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saarinen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Steele.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steele.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Saarinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Steele misses.
Saarinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarinen misses with a kick to the body.
Saarinen slips a straight right by Steele.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Steele takes one on the button.
Saarinen is looking to land body kicks.
Saarinen moves away from the strike by Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Saarinen throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Saarinen misses with an uppercut
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarinen blocks a jab.
Saarinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steele swings for the body but Saarinen moves out of range.
Saarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarinen.
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele misses the jab.
Saarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Saarinen throws a push kick but Steele slaps the foot to one side.
Saarinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Saarinen moves away and avoids it.
Steele closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steele tries to move to mount but Saarinen blocks the move with his legs.
Saarinen isn't going anywhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saarinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steele checks a low kick from Saarinen.
Steele lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Saarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saarinen looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarinen looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele throws the left hand but Saarinen avoids the punch easily.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarinen.
Saarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Steele shoots in and gets a takedown into Saarinen's guard.
Steele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steele throws a strike but Saarinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saarinen is one step ahead there.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saarinen defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to hit a switch here but Saarinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steele there!
Steele is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarinen controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to reverse the position but Saarinen maintains control.
Saarinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saarinen prevents Steele from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saarinen get's back to his feet.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saarinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steele will feel that in the morning.
Saarinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Saarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason Steele just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Saarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarinen connects with a single shot there.
Saarinen slips a jab from Steele.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarinen slips under a jab.
Saarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Saarinen lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Saarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarinen throws out the jab.
Saarinen throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele works over Saarinen's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarinen.
Saarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele shoots in but Saarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saarinen misses with a straight right.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Saarinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Saarinen lands a high kick!
Saarinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Saarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Saarinen avoids the body shot from Steele.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele tests Saarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarinen misses with the combination.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
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!
Steele looks to land a left hand but Saarinen moved out of range nicely.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarinen scores with a leg kick.
Steele shoots in but Saarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saarinen with a hook.
Saarinen throws a head kick that Steele semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarinen is just out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Saarinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saarinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarinen.
Saarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Saarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saarinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steele throws a strike but Saarinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saarinen defends it easily.
Steele is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steele is looking for a triangle but Saarinen pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen had his way with Jason Steele in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Steele misses with a straight left.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Saarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Saarinen takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steele.
Steele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saarinen throws a wild body kick that Steele sees coming a mile off.
Steele throws a right and a left that Saarinen avoids nicely.
Saarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saarinen scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steele misses with a hook.
Saarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Saarinen avoids the body shot from Steele.
Saarinen forces Steele back against the cage and clinches.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele is trying to push Saarinen away but Saarinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saarinen scores with a hook to the body.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarinen has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Saarinen looking to stall.
Saarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Saarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saarinen tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarinen is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Saarinen has him pressed against the cage.
Saarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele prevents a body shot from Saarinen.
A short left from Saarinen.
Jason Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heikko Saarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarinen tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Saarinen back against the cage.
Saarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen stalling in the clinch but Steele improves position.
Steele blocks a body shot from Saarinen.
Steele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steele is pushing Saarinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saarinen presses Steele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele blocks a body shot from Saarinen.
Saarinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Saarinen into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikko Saarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikko Saarinen!
Heikko Saarinen is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Heikko Saarinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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