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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Lasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
Solid 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
7 - 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liam Lasher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasher wants to clinch but Mullen slips to the side
and Mullen counters with an inside leg kick.
Mullen circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lasher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mullen counters with a leg kick.
Mullen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lasher.
Lasher tries to clinch up.
Lasher misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lasher's knee momentarily.
Steve Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Lasher.
Lasher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lasher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mullen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lasher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mullen lands a head kick. Lasher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Liam Lasher has been cut.
Lasher tries to clinch but Mullen moves away
and Mullen counters with an outside leg kick.
Lasher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Steve Mullen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lasher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lasher shoots and misses
and Mullen counters with a nice body kick.
Lasher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lasher looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lasher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mullen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lasher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mullen to the ground. Lasher is now in Mullen's guard.
Mullen wants to stand but Lasher is controlling the position.
Lasher tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullen is retaining full guard.
Mullen has his foot on Lasher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lasher works his way back into a safe position though.
Lasher passes into half guard.
Lasher is stalling here. Mullen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lasher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mullen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lasher can't do much from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mullen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lasher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lasher.
Lasher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mullen tried to score with a low kick but Lasher checks it.
Mullen drives through and clinches with Lasher against the cage.
Lasher tries to pull guard but Mullen won't allow it.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mullen working Lasher over with knees to the body.
Lasher looking for a takedown.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
Mullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mullen lands a good knee to the midsection. Lasher won't want to take too many of those.
Mullen lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
Lasher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Lasher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mullen working Lasher over with knees to the body.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lasher's face.
That has opened up Liam Lasher's cut even more.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lasher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lasher's face.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Lasher blocks with his arms.
Mullen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mullen lands a good knee to the midsection. Lasher won't want to take too many of those.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lasher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lasher takes an elbow to the temple.
Lasher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullen crunches a lovely knee into Lasher's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Lasher takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Liam Lasher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lasher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mullen.
Mullen connects with a leg kick. Lasher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lasher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lasher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mullen - the referee stops the clock and Lasher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mullen. Lasher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mullen connects with a high kick.
Lasher looks for the body kick but Mullen saw that one coming.
Mullen clinches with his opponent.
Mullen lands an elbow inside.
Lasher goes for a takedown attempt but Mullen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mullen. That's going to slow Lasher down.
Lasher is breathing heavily.
Mullen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liam Lasher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lasher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lasher misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lasher throws a right and a left that Mullen avoids nicely.
Steve Mullen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lasher misses with a jab to the body
and Mullen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Mullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lasher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mullen avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Lasher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mullen.
Mullen scores with a head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Liam Lasher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Mullen!
After the big win, Steve Mullen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Almer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
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155 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Almer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magtanggol misses with a few strikes there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Almer!
A low kick from Almer is predictable there
and Magtanggol counters with a one-two to the body.
Magtanggol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magtanggol takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Almer throws a lazy right hand but Magtanggol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Almer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magtanggol tries a head kick but it misses.
Almer keeps Magtanggol at a distance using the push kick.
Almer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Almer.
Thiago Almer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almer throws a shot to the body.
Magtanggol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Almer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almer lands a nice shot to the body.
Magtanggol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Almer.
Almer throws a wild body kick that Magtanggol sees coming a mile off.
Magtanggol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magtanggol tries to bum rush Almer with a series of wild strikes but Almer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol misses with a straight left.
Almer scores with a hook.
Almer lands with a kick to the temple. Magtanggol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Almer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magtanggol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Almer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magtanggol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Magtanggol. Those never looked like landing.
Magtanggol fails to land with a series of punches.
Magtanggol fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Magtanggol. Beautiful body shot.
Almer loads up on a big right hand but Magtanggol slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almer.
Magtanggol throws out a powerful jab.
Almer fakes the leg kick and cracks Magtanggol in the body.
Magtanggol is looking to clinch but Almer is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Magtanggol.
Almer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magtanggol. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magtanggol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol throws out a loose jab but Almer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almer scores with a spinning back kick!
Almer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magtanggol steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Almer. That one must have hurt.
Magtanggol throws a series of punches but Almer avoids them all with ease.
Almer throws a hook but Magtanggol avoids it easily.
Magtanggol has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Almer.
Almer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magtanggol takes one to the side of the head.
Almer looks to throw a body kick
and Magtanggol counters with a stiff right hand.
Almer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magtanggol.
Almer throws out a loose jab but Magtanggol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almer moves away from the strike by Magtanggol.
Almer misses with a double jab
and Magtanggol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magtanggol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol connects with a high kick.
Magtanggol moves forwards but Almer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almer lands with a straight right. Magtanggol didn't see that one coming.
Almer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Almer connects with a single shot there.
Almer dodges the punch combination from Magtanggol.
Almer tries to land a front kick but Magtanggol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magtanggol misses the shot to the body.
Almer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Magtanggol misses.
Magtanggol throws a nice looking combination but Almer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almer misses with an uppercut. Magtanggol saw that one coming.
Almer lands a nice looking body shot.
Almer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Almer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magtanggol if he has to take too many more of those.
Magtanggol moves out of range as Almer throws a body kick.
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!
Nice body kick there by Almer.
Almer misses with a head kick.
Almer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magtanggol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magtanggol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Magtanggol. Those never looked like landing.
Magtanggol takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magtanggol tries to clinch up.
Almer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magtanggol manages to avoid it.
Magtanggol misses with the combination.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Almer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Almer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Magtanggol. Those never looked like landing.
Magtanggol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almer.
Magtanggol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magtanggol looks gassed!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Almer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Almer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Almer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magtanggol.
Almer throws a push kick but Magtanggol slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Almer coming out on top.
Almer scores with a spinning back kick!
Almer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magtanggol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Almer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magtanggol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crunch! Magtanggol slams his shin into Almer's torso.
A combination from Magtanggol does no damage.
Almer throws a body punch but Magtanggol moves out of range.
Almer looks for the body kick but Magtanggol saw that one coming.
A combination from Magtanggol does no damage.
Almer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Almer keeps the fight on the outside.
Almer slips under a jab from Magtanggol.
No joy there for Magtanggol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magtanggol scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Almer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almer defending well as Magtanggol loads up on a big left hand.
Almer delivers a nice body kick.
Almer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magtanggol avoids the body shot from Almer.
Almer slips under a jab from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands a nice shot that snaps Almer's head back.
Magtanggol throws a body kick that misses.
Magtanggol throws a nice looking combination but Almer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magtanggol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Almer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Almer swats away the attempt to clinch by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol moves forwards but Almer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almer motions for Magtanggol to come forward. Almer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magtanggol wants to clinch up but Almer keeps it at a distance.
Almer digs a good hook to Magtanggol's body.
Magtanggol tried to score with a low kick but Almer checks it.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almer just misses with a punch to the body.
Magtanggol takes the fight into the clinch.
Almer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magtanggol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Almer avoids a wild elbow strike from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magtanggol blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Almer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magtanggol's brow.
Magtanggol scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magtanggol throws an elbow but misses.
Magtanggol trying to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magtanggol throws an elbow that misses.
Almer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol crunches a lovely knee into Almer's ribcage.
Almer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Almer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magtanggol tries to land a front kick but Almer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Almer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Almer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Magtanggol does it's job there.
Almer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magtanggol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Almer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magtanggol misses with a double jab
and Almer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Almer throws the kick towards the body but Magtanggol avoids it.
Magtanggol walks into a left hand.
Almer misses with a body kick.
Magtanggol misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Magtanggol. Those never looked like landing.
Magtanggol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almer punishes Magtanggol's body with a nice straight punch.
Magtanggol is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magtanggol throws a series of punches but Almer moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Almer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magtanggol doesn't seem phased though.
Magtanggol moves out of range of the body kick from Almer.
Magtanggol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magtanggol there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Magtanggol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magtanggol darts in and clinches Almer up against the cage.
Almer crunches a lovely knee into Magtanggol's ribcage.
Almer misses with a punch to the body.
Almer lands an elbow inside that Magtanggol shrugs off.
It looks like Totoy Magtanggol has been cut.
Magtanggol avoiding damage as Almer throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Almer.
Almer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thiago Almer is winning the standup battle so far.
Almer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Almer looks to score with a jab to the body but Magtanggol is just out of range.
Magtanggol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Almer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Totoy Magtanggol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magtanggol throws a leg kick but Almer checks it.
Magtanggol misses with a hook. Almer ducked under it nicely.
Almer misses with a body kick.
Magtanggol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almer.
Magtanggol walks into a stiff left hand from Almer.
Magtanggol misses with a body kick.
Magtanggol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Almer jabs Magtanggol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magtanggol wants to land a leg kick but Almer is out of range.
Magtanggol defending well as Almer loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Almer.
Almer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magtanggol manages to avoid it.
Almer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magtanggol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Almer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Almer cracks Magtanggol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almer thuds his shin into the meat of Magtanggol's side.
Almer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magtanggol checks it well.
Almer throws a body kick that misses.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Almer is looking to score with low kicks.
Almer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Almer throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Magtanggol misses.
Magtanggol tries to close the distance and clinch but Almer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Almer there.
Almer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magtanggol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Almer is able to avoid easily.
Almer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magtanggol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magtanggol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Almer.
Almer cracks Magtanggol with an open hand slap.
Almer scores with a nice body kick.
Totoy Magtanggol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magtanggol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Magtanggol throws a hook but Almer blocks it.
Magtanggol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magtanggol takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magtanggol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magtanggol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Almer tenderised Magtanggol's leg. Magtanggol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magtanggol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magtanggol tries to bum rush Almer with a series of wild strikes but Almer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Almer dodges the punch combination from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol avoids a kick to the body.
Magtanggol misses with a series of wild punches.
Magtanggol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almer misses with a body shot.
Magtanggol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magtanggol tries to close the distance and clinch but Almer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Almer.
Almer defending well as Magtanggol loads up on a big left hand.
Almer cracks Magtanggol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magtanggol throws a hook but Almer avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magtanggol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Almer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magtanggol if he has to take too many more of those.
Magtanggol avoids the body shot from Almer.
Magtanggol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magtanggol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magtanggol eats them both and turns towards Almer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almer misses with a leg kick
letting Magtanggol counter with a right hand.
Almer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Almer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magtanggol throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Almer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magtanggol doesn't seem phased though.
Almer scores with a nice head shot.
Magtanggol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Magtanggol.
Thiago Almer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almer scores with a spinning back kick!
Almer lands with a hook. Magtanggol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magtanggol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Almer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magtanggol 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.
Magtanggol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Almer eats them both and turns towards Magtanggol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Magtanggol avoids a kick to the body.
Magtanggol wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Almer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Almer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Almer!
After the big win, Thiago Almer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinand Hardnegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardnegger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
165 lbs
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24
169 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferdinand Hardnegger!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotokahn connects with a looping right hand.
Shotokahn stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Shotokahn as he connects with a hook.
Shotokahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardnegger moves away.
Shotokahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardnegger.
Shotokahn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardnegger.
Jin Shotokahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Hardnegger.
Hardnegger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shotokahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shotokahn is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hardnegger. Those never looked like landing.
Hardnegger throws a hook but Shotokahn blocks it.
Shotokahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardnegger.
Ferdinand Hardnegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shotokahn clobbers Hardnegger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Ferdinand Hardnegger has been cut.
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!
Hardnegger tries for a takedown but Shotokahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardnegger shoots in for a takedown but Shotokahn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardnegger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shotokahn closes the distance and clinches.
Shotokahn misses with the head strike.
Hardnegger tries to break the clinch but Shotokahn is controlling the position.
Hardnegger blocks an uppercut.
Hardnegger pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hardnegger is working an open guard so Shotokahn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shotokahn lands a jab to the head.
Hardnegger moves out of range as Shotokahn strikes.
Shotokahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardnegger.
Hardnegger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shotokahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shotokahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardnegger under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shotokahn looks to throw the jab but Hardnegger is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardnegger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shotokahn cracks Hardnegger with a good jab.
Hardnegger is rocked!
Jin Shotokahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardnegger tries to clinch up but Shotokahn circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardnegger scores with a shot to the body.
Hardnegger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardnegger misses with a double jab.
Shotokahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shotokahn gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shotokahn.
Shotokahn lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardnegger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shotokahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardnegger blocks a body shot from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn tries to work over Hardnegger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Shotokahn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shotokahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shotokahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardnegger is still on wobbly legs! Can Shotokahn finish him?
Hardnegger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shotokahn keeps control of Hardnegger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardnegger seems to have recovered his senses.
Shotokahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardnegger tries to break free but Shotokahn pushes him back against the cage.
Shotokahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardnegger has had enough of the clinch but Shotokahn keeps him there for the moment.
Shotokahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardnegger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardnegger connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardnegger tries to free his leg and advance position but Shotokahn is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shotokahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shotokahn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardnegger controls the pace.
Hardnegger tries to free his leg and advance position but Shotokahn is retaining full guard.
Hardnegger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shotokahn seems keen to control Hardnegger's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jin Shotokahn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shotokahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardnegger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferdinand Hardnegger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardnegger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shotokahn is trying to keep Hardnegger in close.
Hardnegger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shotokahn is keeping the position for now.
Shotokahn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardnegger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shotokahn dives on top into guard.
Hardnegger being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jin Shotokahn.
Hardnegger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardnegger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shotokahn.
Ferdinand Hardnegger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shotokahn misses with a looping right.
Hardnegger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shotokahn tries to sprawl but Hardnegger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardnegger is pressing down on Shotokahn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shotokahn is holding on for now.
Shotokahn tries to get to full guard but Hardnegger has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardnegger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shotokahn keeps working.
Shotokahn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Jin Shotokahn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shotokahn throws a lazy right hand but Hardnegger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardnegger slips a straight right by Shotokahn.
Hardnegger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shotokahn pinned against the cage. Shotokahn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shotokahn moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn cracks Hardnegger with a nice body shot.
Shotokahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardnegger is trying to break free.
Shotokahn lands a right hand.
Shotokahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardnegger or not.
Hardnegger jumps guard but Shotokahn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jin Shotokahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Hardnegger.
Hardnegger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shotokahn.
Hardnegger is breathing heavily.
Hardnegger blocking some punches.
Shotokahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shotokahn stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shotokahn misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Shotokahn - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Shotokahn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shotokahn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shotokahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shotokahn lands with a right to the head.
Shotokahn has Hardnegger pressed against the cage, preventing Hardnegger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardnegger blocking some punches.
Shotokahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shotokahn.
Jin Shotokahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardnegger tries to circle away but Shotokahn has him pinned against the cage.
Shotokahn misses with some punches.
Hardnegger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shotokahn has him pressed against the cage.
Shotokahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shotokahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardnegger on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shotokahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shotokahn tries to clinch there but Hardnegger circles away.
Hardnegger tries for a takedown but Shotokahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardnegger closes the distance and clinches up with Shotokahn, looking for a takedown. Hardnegger pushes Shotokahn against the cage but Shotokahn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ferdinand Hardnegger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shotokahn works Hardnegger's body with a nice hook.
Hardnegger shoots for a double leg takedown but Shotokahn sprawls well. He's pushed Hardnegger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shotokahn. Hardnegger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shotokahn looks to throw the jab but Hardnegger is out of range.
Shotokahn rushes Hardnegger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shotokahn misses with some punches.
A short right from Shotokahn on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shotokahn - that landed with a thud.
Hardnegger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shotokahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Shotokahn.
Hardnegger tries to work over Shotokahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shotokahn lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shotokahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Shotokahn lands a body shot.
Shotokahn lands with a light punch inside.
Shotokahn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardnegger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardnegger tries to pull guard but Shotokahn won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardnegger or not.
Shotokahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shotokahn pushes Hardnegger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shotokahn lands with a light punch inside.
Shotokahn scores with a hook to the body.
Shotokahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Shotokahn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hardnegger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shotokahn is unloading with more strikes now! Hardnegger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Shotokahn!
Jin Shotokahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Bartleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmed comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Watch The Throne - Who Gon Stop Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mohamed Ahmed told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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20
225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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18
238 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Bartleby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Ahmed!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartleby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahmed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bartleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartleby circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bartleby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartleby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmed throws a combination that misses
and Bartleby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahmed thinking.
Ahmed misses with a low kick.
Bartleby misses with a wild body shot.
Bartleby lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahmed looks gassed!
Bartleby drops Ahmed with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ahmed looks back up at him and smiles so Bartleby waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bartleby cracks Ahmed on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ahmed falls backwards against the cage. Bartleby follows up with more strikes that drop Ahmed to his knees. Bartleby keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ahmed! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Bartleby!
A victorious Marcus Bartleby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorsen has chosen Thunder struck- ACDC as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
230 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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29
273 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gundar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
A jab from Thorsen misses.
A punch combination from Staal misses.
Staal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Staal will feel that in the morning.
Thorsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsen throws out a loose jab but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Staal's calf.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen throws a body punch but Staal moves out of range.
Thorsen slips a jab from Staal.
Thorsen lands a nice shot that snaps Staal's head back.
Staal throws a head kick that half lands.
Staal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thorsen's 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.
Staal throws a big right hand that misses.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Staal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staal controls the pace.
Thorsen controlling Staal's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thorsen tries to score with a low kick but Staal moves his leg out of the way.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
Staal throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsen's shoulder, as Thorsen tries to avoid the shot.
Thorsen thuds a left hand into Staal's body.
Staal moves out of range as Thorsen throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Staal.
Thorsen thows a leg kick but Staal checks it
and Staal counters with a straight right hand.
Staal throws a head kick but Thorsen moves out of range.
Staal throws a right hand that Thorsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorsen also avoids with ease.
Gundar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen misses with a shot to the body
and Staal counters with a solid body kick.
Staal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen with a jab.
Staal connects with the punch.
Thorsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Staal misses with a straight right.
Thorsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorsen throws a body punch but Staal moves out of range.
Staal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorsen looks to land a combination but Staal avoids it well.
Staal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorsen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorsen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorsen throws a combination that misses
and Thorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsen swings for the body but Staal moves out of range.
Staal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staal.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staal.
Staal moves out of range as Thorsen strikes.
Thorsen throws the left hand but Staal avoids the punch easily.
Staal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorsen. That did some damage!
Gundar Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsen looks gassed!
Thorsen misses with a hook
so Staal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Staal pushes down on Thorsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Staal passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsen wants to control but Staal postures up.
Thorsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Staal misses with the ground and pound.
Staal working the strikes but Thorsen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Staal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Staal is looking to take a break and control but Thorsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thorsen trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Staal looks to land a strike but Thorsen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staal throwing strikes but missing.
Staal postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Staal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thorsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Staal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsen throws a front kick aimed at Staal's knee but Staal avoids it well.
Staal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal moves into the clinch.
Staal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thorsen is trying to break the clinch but Staal has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsen manages to break the clinch.
Thorsen looks to land a right hand but Staal moved out of range.
Staal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Staal's calf.
Thorsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Staal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorsen's sensitive parts.
Staal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Staal catches Thorsen right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Thorsen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Thorsen takes a swing at Staal's ribcage but misses.
Thorsen lands a left and a right that send Staal crashing to the mat, dazed. Thorsen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Staal is rocked!
It looks like John Staal has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal moves out of range as Thorsen strikes.
Oh Staal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Staal moves out of range as Thorsen strikes.
Staal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsen.
Thorsen darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Staal's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Thorsen before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gundar Thorsen!
A victorious Gundar Thorsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Stephen Lynch - Special Ed. Prokopos has chosen Deep River Blues - Doc Watson as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prokopos looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Prokopos drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Prokopos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Prokopos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson working for a triangle but Prokopos defends it easily.
Prokopos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prokopos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Prokopos tries to pass.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Prokopos controlling him for the moment.
Nelson pulls Prokopos in close to prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Prokopos throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson with a hook.
Prokopos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
A punch lands to the side of Prokopos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prokopos throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a hook. Prokopos ducked under it nicely.
Prokopos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Prokopos ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prokopos throws out the jab.
Ed Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prokopos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Prokopos should have avoided that one.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Prokopos.
Prokopos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Prokopos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prokopos slips under a jab from Nelson.
Jab from Prokopos.
Prokopos cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prokopos misses with a double jab.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Prokopos misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prokopos.
Ed Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Prokopos.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prokopos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nelson cracks Prokopos with a big elbow.
Prokopos is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prokopos is not content to let Nelson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working Prokopos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nelson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prokopos some visible discomfort.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Prokopos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson taking a break here but Prokopos is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prokopos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nelson grinds an elbow into Prokopos's temple.
Nelson trying to control the position but Prokopos is working away.
Prokopos is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopos keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looks up at the clock and then as Prokopos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nelson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Prokopos is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Prokopos is trying to get back to half guard.
Ed Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Prokopos!
BOOM! Nelson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nelson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Prokopos is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Prokopos is bucking up trying to escape but Nelson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Prokopos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nelson is looking to pass Prokopos's guard but actually Prokopos recovers to full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Prokopos is working from the bottom.
Prokopos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prokopos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control but Prokopos is working from the bottom.
Nelson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prokopos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson trying to control but Prokopos is working from the bottom.
Prokopos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Prokopos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Prokopos controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Prokopos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prokopos wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Prokopos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Prokopos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nelson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Prokopos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson jabs Prokopos right on the nose. Prokopos blinks but takes it well.
Prokopos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prokopos ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prokopos slips under a jab.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prokopos but Prokopos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prokopos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prokopos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson has his foot on Prokopos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prokopos works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prokopos is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Prokopos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Prokopos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Prokopos tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prokopos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.
Prokopos is trying to control but can't.
Nelson working over Prokopos with some ground and pound. Prokopos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prokopos wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Prokopos's temple.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Prokopos looking for subs from the bottom but Nelson mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
Nelson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Prokopos is now in Nelson's guard. A big mistake from Nelson there, giving up the dominant position!
Prokopos stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Nelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Prokopos!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopos tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Prokopos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Prokopos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nelson lands a big shot there that rocks Prokopos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Prokopos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Denny Prokopos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson lands a big shot there that rocks Prokopos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nelson 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Prokopos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ed Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson is staying tight to Prokopos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nelson!
An out of breath Ed Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odayr Shurlt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurlt's entrance music is Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle . A fine choice. Coleman has chosen Scary Monsters, Nice Sprites as his entrance music. Victor Coleman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
304 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odayr Shurlt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurlt fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coleman.
Coleman is looking to slow Shurlt down with leg kicks.
Shurlt looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.
Coleman jabs Shurlt right on the nose. Shurlt blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Odayr Shurlt has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Shurlt.
Horrible takedown by Shurlt or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odayr Shurlt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shurlt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shurlt shoots in and gets a takedown into Coleman's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman pulls Shurlt in to control the position.
Coleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shurlt is controlling him.
Coleman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coleman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shurlt throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shurlt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurlt throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but Shurlt slips an elbow through the middle.
Shurlt looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coleman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coleman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurlt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shurlt.
Shurlt prevents Coleman from standing back up.
Shurlt lands with a punch from half guard.
Shurlt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shurlt is working for a kimura but Coleman is defending it quite comfortably.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Shurlt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shurlt escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shurlt!
Shurlt in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Coleman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odayr Shurlt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsushima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good Feeling. Steve Partridge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima staying out of range there.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown but Partridge shows good takedown defense.
Partridge lands a high kick!
It looks like Lewis Tsushima has been cut.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Tsushima misses with a double jab.
Partridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Partridge scores with a shot to the body.
Tsushima throws out a leg kick but Partridge moves out of range and Tsushima only half commits.
Tsushima misses with a body shot.
Tsushima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Partridge pinned against the cage. Partridge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Partridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Partridge coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partridge thows a body shot but no joy.
Partridge tests Tsushima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Partridge finds it's target.
Tsushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partridge.
Partridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsushima.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima misses with a body shot.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Partridge as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Tsushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsushima tries for a takedown but Partridge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsushima.
Partridge misses with a low kick.
Partridge thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Tsushima.
Tsushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsushima throws a body punch but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsushima swings for the body but Partridge moves out of range.
Tsushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsushima. Tsushima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsushima moves out of range as Partridge strikes.
Tsushima thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partridge.
Partridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsushima throws a shot to the body.
Lewis Tsushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsushima misses with a body punch
and Partridge counters with a solid body kick.
Partridge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsushima is breathing heavily.
Partridge scores with a body shot.
Steve Partridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsushima 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partridge. That's going to slow Tsushima down.
Tsushima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tsushima throws a strike but Partridge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Partridge is trying to keep Tsushima in close.
Partridge is looking for a triangle but Tsushima pushes his legs off easily.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partridge is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsushima.
Partridge wriggles free and stands up.
Partridge checks a leg kick.
Tsushima blocks a jab.
Partridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsushima is just out of range.
Tsushima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partridge lands a nice looking body shot.
Partridge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsushima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Partridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsushima is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Partridge stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsushima digs a good body shot into Partridge's ribs.
Tsushima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Partridge avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsushima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsushima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Partridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Partridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsushima.
Tsushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partridge throws a good cross that connects.
Tsushima is looking to wear down Partridge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Partridge misses with a hook.
Tsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partridge moves away.
Jab by Partridge.
Partridge takes a swing at Tsushima's ribcage but misses.
Partridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsushima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Partridge.
Partridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsushima on the side of the head.
Tsushima wants to clinch.
Partridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partridge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tsushima working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tsushima's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tsushima throws a strike but Partridge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tsushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Partridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge wants to stand but Tsushima has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lewis Tsushima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge stands up and beckons Tsushima to join him on the feet.
Partridge throws a jab when Tsushima was well out of range.
Partridge misses with a body kick.
Partridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsushima. Tsushima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsushima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsushima tries to close the distance and clinch but Partridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsushima.
Partridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsushima off the cage and back into range.
Partridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Partridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsushima thows a body shot but no joy.
Partridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steve Partridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge tries to sprawl but Tsushima drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsushima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Partridge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tsushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsushima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsushima trying to control but Partridge is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Partridge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Partridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Partridge scores with a nice right hand.
Tsushima clinches.
Partridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partridge can't break the clinch.
Partridge looking to stall.
Partridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partridge misses with some punches.
Partridge misses with a punch to the body.
Tsushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partridge misses with a body punch.
Tsushima is looking to break free of the clinch but Partridge has double underhooks.
Tsushima blocks an uppercut.
Partridge working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsushima connects with a body shot.
Partridge misses with a body kick.
Partridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Partridge.
Partridge misses with a wild body shot.
Partridge checks a leg kick.
Partridge takes a swing at Tsushima's ribcage but misses.
Partridge swings for the body but Tsushima moves out of range.
Tsushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsushima.
Tsushima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Partridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsushima at a distance.
Tsushima fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a takedown but Partridge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsushima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsushima working Partridge over with strikes.
Partridge tries to roll over but Tsushima keeps him under control.
Partridge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Partridge.
Partridge has his foot on Tsushima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsushima works his way back into a safe position though.
Partridge wants to sweep here but Tsushima controlling him for the moment.
Tsushima lands a couple of elbows.
Tsushima throwing strikes from guard but Partridge blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima with a nice head shot there.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Partridge keeps moving.
Partridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsushima defends it easily.
Partridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsushima's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tsushima's guard.
Tsushima wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsushima is on top in guard.
Tsushima throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Partridge has wrist control.
Tsushima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Partridge is trying to control the position but Tsushima postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lewis Tsushima did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lewis Tsushima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsushima wants to clinch.
Tsushima lands a body shot.
Tsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsushima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsushima blocks a leg kick.
Tsushima blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Partridge but Partridge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Partridge. That snapped Tsushima's head back.
Tsushima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Partridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partridge misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima throws a series of punches but Partridge avoids them all with ease.
Tsushima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Partridge quickly recovers to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Partridge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsushima's back!
Tsushima trying to control the action but Partridge just sinks the hooks in.
Partridge stands up.
Partridge cracks a nice hook into Tsushima's ribs.
Partridge swings for the body but Tsushima moves out of range.
Partridge connects with a single shot there.
Tsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partridge moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Partridge.
Tsushima blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Partridge defends it nicely.
Partridge scores with a jab.
Partridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsushima.
Tsushima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsushima tries to clinch up but Partridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsushima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partridge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Partridge wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Tsushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsushima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsushima avoids the body shot from Partridge.
Tsushima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partridge cracks Tsushima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsushima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partridge stuns Tsushima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partridge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Partridge duly obliges.
Tsushima is rocked!
Partridge drops Tsushima with a straight right hand, right on the button! Partridge 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 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Partridge! Steve Partridge retains his middleweight title!
Steve Partridge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 160! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izaac Kari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanomtom comes to the cage accompanied by Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out. 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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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izaac Kari!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanomtom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kari misses with a looping right.
Khanomtom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kari misses the jab.
Khanomtom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kari bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khanomtom slips under a jab.
Kari tries to clinch but Khanomtom moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Kari misses with a looping right.
Kari throws a shot to the body.
Kari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kari throws a hook but Khanomtom blocks it.
Kari scores with a spinning back kick!
Kari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kari is looking to clinch.
Kari connects with an inside leg kick.
Kari is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Kari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Kari misses.
Khanomtom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kari misses the shot to the body.
Kari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanomtom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters circling a little - Khanomtom finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Khanomtom looks to throw a body kick
and Kari finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but Kari moves out of range easily.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crunch! Khanomtom slams his shin into Kari's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Khanomtom.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khanomtom. That's going to slow Kari down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Khanomtom.
Jab from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanomtom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khanomtom - that will leave a mark!
Kari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kari takes a swing at Khanomtom's ribcage but misses.
Khanomtom throws a push kick but Kari slaps the foot to one side.
Khanomtom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khanomtom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kari.
Khanomtom sizes up Kari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khanomtom scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kari clinches with his opponent.
Khanomtom manages to break the clinch.
Kari lands a jab.
Kari throws a body punch but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Kari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kari lands a slapping body shot.
Kari 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.
Khanomtom misses with a body kick.
Kari walks into a straight right hand from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kari misses with a body shot.
Khanomtom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kari misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws the left hand but Kari avoids the punch easily.
Kari blocks the body kick.
Kari swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanomtom.
Kari throws a chopping leg kick but Khanomtom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khanomtom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Khanomtom tenderised Kari's leg. Kari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khanomtom misses with a looping left.
Kari throws a nice looking combination but Khanomtom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khanomtom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khanomtom misses with a straight right.
Kari throws a leg kick but Khanomtom moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanomtom lands a body shot.
Kari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanomtom.
Kari throws a leg kick but Khanomtom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kari wants to slow Khanomtom down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Izaac Kari will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kari 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.
Kari misses with a low kick.
Izaac Kari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanomtom moves out of range as Kari throws a body kick.
The fighters circle, before Khanomtom throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kari's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Khanomtom lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kaoklai Khanomtom!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaoklai Khanomtom 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bot Botanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steele's choice of entrance music: The Terminator Theme. 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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175 lbs
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175 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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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
26 - 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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Botanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Botanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Botanovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Botanovic somewhat.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Botanovic.
Botanovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Botanovic is in close to Steele's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steele tries to strike from the bottom.
Botanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Botanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Botanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Botanovic is aware though and is defending well.
Steele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Botanovic!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele avoids the attempt from Botanovic to control.
Botanovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Botanovic wants to control but Steele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steele looks to land a strike but Botanovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steele is in close to Botanovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Botanovic controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Botanovic looking for a guillotine here but Steele defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Botanovic blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Botanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Botanovic is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Botanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steele's guard.
Botanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Botanovic!
Botanovic tries to reverse the position but Steele maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele scoring with strikes but Botanovic is staying in there.
Botanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Steele working Botanovic over with strikes here.
Steele working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steele lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Steele is landing with some decent strikes but Botanovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steele raining down hammerfists from mount.
Steele is landing with some decent strikes but Botanovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Botanovic is bucking up trying to escape but Steele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Botanovic wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Steele with the ground and pound from mount.
Botanovic is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Steele! Botanovic is hurt baaadly! Steele is firing away with more strikes - Botanovic is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Steele!
Jason Steele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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