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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Bennett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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230 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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222 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bennett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Bennett throws a strike but Williams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bennett landing with the ground and pound.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bennett lands a couple of digs.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bennett with a nice head shot there.
Bennett postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Bennett is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Bennett slips an elbow through the middle.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett with a nice head shot there.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bennett scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams is rocked!
Bennett loads up on a big left hand. Williams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bennett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Williams can't hide his disappointment, as Bennett celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bennett!
Charles Bennett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakuraba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Gimme Shelter. Sakuraba Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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182 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakuraba Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mutch was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mutch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sakuraba Gracie!
Sakuraba Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sydal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Ferdinand has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Sydal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferdinand's waist but Ferdinand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sydal off to one side.
Ferdinand shoots in but no luck this time.
Sydal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferdinand counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sydal!
Sydal avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ferdinand throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sydal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sydal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferdinand tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that Sydal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sydal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferdinand tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal is squirming around, avoiding Ferdinand's attempts to control the action.
Sydal is controlling an arm, preventing Ferdinand from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ferdinand with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sydal is controlling an arm, preventing Ferdinand from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ferdinand is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sydal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Sydal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand controlling his opponent.
Ferdinand thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ferdinand lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferdinand controlling from the full mount.
Ferdinand goes for an armbar but Sydal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sydal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sydal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ferdinand is tightening it up a little... Sydal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sydal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sydal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ferdinand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Ferdinand!
Bob Ferdinand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crissay Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wrathchild. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crissay Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tosen looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Tosen backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Ferreira's temple! It sends Ferreira violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Tosen celebrates and the doctors try to help Ferreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Crissay Tosen!
A very excited looking Crissay Tosen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reis's choice of entrance music: Kryptonite. Vladimir Reis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladimir Reis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis checks the leg kick.
Gardner gets a takedown into half guard.
Reis is refusing to be controlled, as Gardner sits in half guard.
Reis is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gardner trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis looking for submissions off his back.
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardner pulls his head out easily.
Gardner controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is looking to pass Reis's guard but actually Reis recovers to full guard.
Gardner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Reis. No joy for Gardner on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner fails with a takedown attempt.
Gardner takes a swing at Reis's ribcage but misses.
Gardner moves into range and clinches up with Reis.
Reis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gardner taking a breather.
Gardner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reis uses from the top position.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reis is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Reis.
Gardner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gardner is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gardner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gardner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gardner fails to land with a series of punches.
Reis leaves Gardner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gardner looks for a takedown but Reis sprawls well.
Reis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis slips a jab and a cross from Gardner.
Reis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gardner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reis misses with a takedown attempt
and Gardner counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis keeps working.
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardner pulls his head out easily.
Gardner is thwarting Reis's attempts to control the position.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardner misses with a head shot. Reis uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reis working for a triangle but Gardner defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis is keeping the position for now.
Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking for a triangle but Gardner pushes his legs off easily.
Gardner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis is keeping the position for now.
Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reis gets tackled into the cage by Gardner. Gardner maintains the clinch.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner scores a takedown into full mount!
Gardner trying to control but Reis is having none of it.
Reis is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gardner looking to ground and pound but Reis is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis wants to hold on but Gardner pushes him away.
Reis working to try and regain half guard.
Gardner tries to control but Reis wriggling away.
Reis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gardner stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Gardner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Gardner with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gardner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reis closes the distance and clinches up with Gardner, looking for a takedown. Reis pushes Gardner against the cage but Gardner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Reis as Gardner shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Reis's head and hops out.
Gardner tries to clinch there but Reis circles away.
Gardner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gardner!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis get's back to his feet.
Gardner misses with a wild body shot.
Reis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gardner is trying to defend but Reis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Reis seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardner tries to hold on but Reis postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Reis.
I think Reis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Reis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski has chosen The Man in Me as his entrance music. Douglas Amaral could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Lebowski's chin.
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216 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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222 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lebowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amaral moves to clinch but Lebowski breaks away
and Amaral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lebowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Lebowski scores with a body shot.
Lebowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Amaral is just out of range.
Lebowski scores with a hook.
Lebowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amaral takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amaral wants to clinch but Lebowski slips to the side
and Lebowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amaral.
Lebowski connects with a crisp jab.
Lebowski misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amaral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lebowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Lebowski with a jab.
Amaral moves out of range of the strikes.
Amaral tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lebowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amaral has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lebowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Amaral's head.
Lebowski throws a looping overhand right but Amaral ducks down to avoid it.
Amaral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lebowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amaral tries to clinch up
and Lebowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lebowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amaral's head.
Lebowski misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski jabs Amaral to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Amaral wants to clinch
and Lebowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
Lebowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amaral connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lebowski throws an overhand right that lands on Amaral's shoulder, as Amaral tries to avoid the shot.
Lebowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Amaral tries to clinch
and Amaral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amaral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lebowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Amaral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lebowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lebowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amaral rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a body shot.
Lebowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Amaral tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lebowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amaral is rocked!
Lebowski fakes the body blow, causing Amaral to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Amaral goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Lebowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Ali has chosen General Levy - Professional Ganja Smoker as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohammed Ali!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzaga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzaga somewhat.
Gonzaga misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzaga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzaga throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Gonzaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Gonzaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzaga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gonzaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Gonzaga had a free shot at his head there.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzaga thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzaga defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzaga tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Gonzaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga lands with a right hand.
Ali throws the left hand but Gonzaga avoids the punch easily.
Gonzaga shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Gonzaga does no damage.
Ali scores with a head kick. Gonzaga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Gonzaga.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gabriel Gonzaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali swings for the body but Gonzaga moves out of range.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Gonzaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzaga tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Gonzaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzaga cracks Ali with a good jab.
Gonzaga gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Gonzaga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ali gets a clinch.
Gonzaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzaga backwards.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ali is defending well.
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Gonzaga.
Ali defending well as Gonzaga loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzaga throws the kick towards the body but Ali avoids it.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzaga throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzaga moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzaga misses with an uppercut
and Ali finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzaga.
Mohammed Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzaga misses with a double jab
and Ali counters with a big head kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Gonzaga.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzaga's sensitive parts.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzaga.
Gonzaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzaga throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Ali.
Gonzaga scores with a three punch combo!
Ali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzaga.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Gonzaga moved out of range.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Gonzaga slips the punch.
Gonzaga misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gonzaga. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali blocks a jab.
Gonzaga lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga with a nice cross.
Gonzaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throws a right hand that Gonzaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzaga also avoids with ease.
Mohammed Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali misses with a hook
and Gonzaga counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzaga avoids the head kick by Ali.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzaga misses with a left hand
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali swings for the body but Gonzaga moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Nice shot lands for Gonzaga.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzaga works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali kicks Gonzaga off and gets to his feet.
A jab lands there for Ali.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzaga lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali throws a front kick that sends Gonzaga stumbling back into the cage.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ali counters with a big head kick but Gonzaga shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzaga.
Gonzaga misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gonzaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali scores with a jab. Gonzaga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali's head.
Gonzaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzaga shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Gonzaga ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Gabriel Gonzaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzaga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Gonzaga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gonzaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Gonzaga blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzaga.
Gonzaga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzaga swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzaga slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Gonzaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Gonzaga tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Gonzaga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gonzaga is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Gonzaga has been cut.
Ali lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gonzaga tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Ali!
An out of breath Mohammed Ali 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lion Takanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanori comes to the cage accompanied by Scary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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204 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Takanori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeynalabdinov.
Takanori throws a sloppy body shot
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a body kick.
Takanori misses with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to score with low kicks.
Takanori misses with a looping right.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takanori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takanori working aggressively here.
Takanori misses with a body punch.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takanori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeynalabdinov backwards.
Takanori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takanori lands a body shot.
Takanori misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeynalabdinov's elbow.
Zeynalabdinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov stalling in the clinch but Takanori improves position.
Takanori is stalling here.
Takanori misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takanori.
Zeynalabdinov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov trying to land knees to the body.
Zeynalabdinov blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takanori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Takanori avoids the damage to the body.
Takanori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeynalabdinov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov has Takanori pressed against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov trying to land knees to the body.
Takanori just leaning against Zeynalabdinov, taking a breather.
A short right from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov missing with knees to the body.
Takanori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takanori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeynalabdinov keeps control of Takanori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takanori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takanori working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Takanori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeynalabdinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an elbow strike.
Zeynalabdinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeynalabdinov.
Takanori scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Takanori on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Takanori.
Come on Zeynalabdinov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a body shot from Takanori.
Takanori digs a right hand into Zeynalabdinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zeynalabdinov's gas tank.
Takanori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeynalabdinov tries to stall but Takanori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zeynalabdinov goes for a takedown attempt but Takanori pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a right hand but Takanori moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takanori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takanori wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takanori's guard.
Takanori is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zeynalabdinov is controlling him.
Takanori pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Takanori has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lion Takanori 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.
Takanori looks to land a combination but Zeynalabdinov avoids it well.
Zeynalabdinov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takanori throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Zeynalabdinov misses
and Takanori counters with a low kick, right behind Zeynalabdinov 's knee.
Takanori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zeynalabdinov's head.
Takanori defending well as Zeynalabdinov loads up on a big left hand.
Zeynalabdinov forces Takanori back against the cage and clinches.
Takanori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takanori avoiding damage as Zeynalabdinov throws knees to the body.
Zeynalabdinov blocking some punches.
Zeynalabdinov slowing the pace effectively.
Takanori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zeynalabdinov jumps into guard, dragging Takanori to the mat.
Takanori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeynalabdinov is keeping the position for now.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takanori defends well.
Takanori is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zeynalabdinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takanori defends it easily.
Takanori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takanori trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov keeping full guard, as Takanori tries to pass.
Zeynalabdinov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Takanori should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zeynalabdinov has tightened it up now! Takanori should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
Seyran Zeynalabdinov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's entrance music is Titanium. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Rekdal moves away and avoids it.
Rekdal misses with a wild body shot.
Rekdal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
Rekdal looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Rekdal throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Rekdal looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Rekdal moves away and avoids it.
Rekdal swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rekdal momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal misses with a looping right.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Rekdal.
A low kick from Rekdal misses
and Man counters with a series of strikes. Rekdal will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Rekdal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Rekdal tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rekdal throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rekdal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rekdal misses with a body shot
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Rekdal throws a big shot that misses.
Rekdal misses with a body shot
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rekdal misses with a low kick.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rekdal misses with a few strikes there.
Man misses with an uppercut. Rekdal saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rekdal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekdal throws a leg kick
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man blocks a head kick by Rekdal.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rekdal.
Rekdal slips a jab from Man.
Rekdal misses with a body shot.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Rekdal off the cage and back into range.
Rekdal throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man lands a nice hook to Rekdal's body. Rekdal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rekdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Rekdal clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Rekdal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man stalks Rekdal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rekdal's face. Rekdal staggers backwards, shaken.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekdal throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rekdal misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man misses with a hook.
Rekdal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rekdal slips a straight right by Man.
Man misses with a hook.
Rekdal thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rekdal misses the shot to the body.
Rekdal misses with a body shot.
Rekdal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rekdal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekdal takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Rekdal lands a jab to the head.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rekdal lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rekdal throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Rekdal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rekdal throws a leg kick
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rekdal misses the body punch
and Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rekdal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rekdal tries a head kick but it misses.
Man defending well as Rekdal loads up on a big left hand.
Rekdal catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rekdal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rekdal misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal scores with a decent looking hook.
Ice Man's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Man misses.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Rekdal ducks down to avoid it.
Rekdal throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man slips a straight right by Rekdal.
Rekdal connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Rekdal misses with a kick to the body.
Rekdal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rekdal connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal with a jab.
Man misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Rekdal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Man right on the button. Man goes down! Rekdal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rekdal gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorbjorn Rekdal! Thorbjorn Rekdal retains his heavyweight title!
Thorbjorn Rekdal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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pop
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