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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Niler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitbull kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Parado na Esquina. Neil Niler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronaldo Pitbull's chin.
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180 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Niler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitbull is defended easily by Niler.
Niler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitbull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitbull throws a leg kick which misses Niler's front leg but catches the back leg as Niler tries to avoid it.
Pitbull stuffs the takedown.
Niler has his takedown stuffed
and Pitbull counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ronaldo Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Niler.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pitbull passes into half guard.
Pitbull tries to pass to full mount but Niler defends it.
Pitbull is trying to control the action in half guard but Niler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull works his way into side control.
Pitbull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Niler, who protects the arm well.
Pitbull controls the position.
Niler is looking for a sweep.
Niler is trying to control Pitbull's posture but Pitbull avoids it.
Pitbull tries to advance to mount but can't.
Niler looking for a sweep but Pitbull has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull looking to control but Niler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pitbull pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull tries to control but Niler wriggling away.
Niler is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pitbull has taken his back.
Pitbull wants to control but Niler is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niler trying to control the action but Pitbull just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull is persistently looking for the submission but Niler is defending it well.
Niler trying to control the hands but Pitbull breaks the grip.
Pitbull is persistently looking for the submission but Niler is defending it well.
Pitbull working for a choke but Niler is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitbull avoiding Niler 's attempts to control his hands.
Niler has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Pitbull has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Niler is in real trouble here. Pitbull gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Niler is tapping out! Pitbull wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley has chosen Ambitionz Az a Ridah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua looks to clinch
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Rua closes the distance but Riley moves to the side
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rua looks to clinch
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Rua tries to clinch but Riley moves away
and Riley counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Riley does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riley.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua wants to clinch but Riley slips to the side
and Riley counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands a body shot.
Rua avoiding damage as Riley throws knees to the body.
Riley pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua wants to clinch
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley counters with a two punch combo.
Rua wants to clinch
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua closes the distance but Riley moves to the side
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua tries to clinch
and Riley counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Riley does it's job there.
Rua tries to clinch
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley lands with a cross.
Riley throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua looks to clinch
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Riley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua tries to clinch
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Rua wants to clinch but Riley slips to the side
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
Riley lands a body shot.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Riley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riley works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Riley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riley landing knees to the head.
Riley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Riley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riley avoids it.
Riley manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua wants to clinch but Riley slips to the side
and Riley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua looks to clinch
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riley pushes Rua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riley manages to break the clinch.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua closes the distance but Riley moves to the side
and Riley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Rua closes the distance but Riley moves to the side
and Riley counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
A punch combination from Riley misses.
Rua slips a jab from Riley.
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Rua avoids the head kick by Riley.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Riley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riley.
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Riley - that landed with a thud.
Riley avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riley breaks the clinch.
Rua tries to clinch
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rua wants to clinch but Riley slips to the side
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua moves into the clinch.
Riley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Riley.
Riley pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark Riley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Riley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riley avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Riley.
Nice body punch from Riley - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Riley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rua tries to clinch up
and Riley counters with a left to the body.
Rua tries to clinch
and Riley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua wants to clinch but Riley slips to the side
and Riley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua is rocked!
Rua gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Riley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Riley!
Our winner, Mark Riley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thompson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damocles Zamolxis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thompson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damocles Zamolxis!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamolxis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zamolxis is in Oliveira's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira wants to control the position but Zamolxis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Zamolxis sits in half guard.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamolxis.
Oliveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zamolxis.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Zamolxis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira keeping control of the position.
Zamolxis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zamolxis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zamolxis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamolxis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Zamolxis sits in half guard.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Zamolxis is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damocles Zamolxis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zamolxis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Thompson Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Zamolxis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zamolxis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zamolxis scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Zamolxis. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thompson Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamolxis clinches with his opponent.
Oliveira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zamolxis keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Zamolxis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Zamolxis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zamolxis is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zamolxis avoid being mounted?
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Zamolxis is working away.
Thompson Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zamolxis throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Zamolxis moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Zamolxis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zamolxis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Zamolxis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson Oliveira's cut is getting worse.
Zamolxis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira blocks an elbow strike.
Zamolxis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zamolxis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
Zamolxis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Zamolxis has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamolxis has double underhooks.
Zamolxis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damocles Zamolxis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thompson Oliveira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zamolxis lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
Zamolxis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zamolxis as he avoids it easily.
Zamolxis throws a combination. Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zamolxis's waist but Zamolxis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.
Zamolxis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamolxis wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zamolxis lands with a right hand.
Zamolxis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Zamolxis didn't expect that.
Zamolxis is breathing heavily.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Zamolxis won't let him.
Zamolxis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oliveira is now in half guard.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zamolxis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Damocles Zamolxis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zamolxis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thompson Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamolxis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zamolxis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zamolxis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zamolxis looking to improve position, pressing down on Oliveira's thigh with his hand. Oliveira seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Zamolxis paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Zamolxis's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Oliveira picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thompson Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Dsix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen PUNK ROCK!!!! as his entrance music. Matt Hall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ipad Dsix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dsix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dsix swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Dsix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Dsix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dsix thows a body shot but no joy.
Dsix throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Dsix.
Hall takes a swing at Dsix's ribcage but misses.
Dsix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Ipad Dsix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall closes the distance and pushes Dsix back into the cage.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dsix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dsix thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dsix but Dsix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dsix avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dsix throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall throws a solid leg kick but Dsix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hall.
Dsix with a nice cross.
Hall clinches.
Dsix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall lands a good knee to the midsection. Dsix won't want to take too many of those.
Dsix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dsix wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Dsix misses the jab.
Dsix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dsix throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dsix throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dsix. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dsix is breathing heavily.
Dsix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dsix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dsix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dsix is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Dsix circles away and we're back to standing.
Ipad Dsix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dsix looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Dsix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Dsix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dsix misses with a wild body shot.
Hall fails with the takedown.
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall lands a knee to the head.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Hall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Dsix in a clinch.
Dsix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dsix is trying to break free.
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Dsix to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hall 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dsix is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Hall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dsix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a big head kick but Dsix shrugs it off.
Dsix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Dsix circles away.
Dsix lands a slapping body shot.
Dsix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall avoids the body shot from Dsix.
Dsix misses the shot to the body.
Hall clinches.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Dsix misses with a wild combination.
Dsix is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dsix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Dsix cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Dsix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dsix just misses with a punch to the body.
Dsix takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Dsix throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Dsix coming out on top.
Dsix swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Dsix misses with a straight right.
Dsix misses with an uppercut
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall keeps control of Dsix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dsix is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
A short left from Hall.
Dsix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
Hall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocks a body shot from Dsix.
Dsix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall lands an elbow that stopped Dsix in his tracks for a moment.
Dsix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dsix tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dsix is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Hall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dsix's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall.
Hall lands an elbow just above Dsix 's eye.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall stands and throws Dsix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dsix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dsix tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Dsix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dsix takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dsix misses with a wild body shot.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dsix's calf.
Dsix thows a body kick. Hall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hall tries to clinch up but Dsix circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but Dsix sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Dsix misses
and Hall counters with a one-two to the body.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
A punch combination from Dsix misses.
Hall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A cross from Dsix lands.
Hall pushes Dsix up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall has Dsix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dsix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hall wants a takedown.
Ipad Dsix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hall.
Dsix tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Dsix back against the cage.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsix has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dsix misses with a body shot.
Dsix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Matt Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dsix thows a body shot but no joy.
Dsix throws a lazy head kick
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dsix wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall wants to control from the top but Dsix keeps moving.
Matt Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Hall 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.
Matt Hall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dsix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dsix misses with a hook to the body
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dsix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dsix is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall has Dsix pressed against the cage, preventing Dsix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hall misses with a knee to the head.
Dsix tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dsix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dsix can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hall obliges.
Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dsix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall landing knees to the body.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall drives through and clinches with Dsix against the cage.
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!
Hall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Dsix to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dsix being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hall!
Matt Hall took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can't even say the other fighters name.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smirnov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New Tone – Run. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muhammad Ali !
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, Slava Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnov takes a swing at Ali 's ribcage but misses.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smirnov throws out the jab.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Nice body punch from Ali .
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnov lands a body shot.
Ali slips under a jab.
Smirnov takes a swing at Ali 's ribcage but misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Smirnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Ali . Those never looked like landing.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smirnov lands a slapping body shot.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Slava Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smirnov connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Smirnov.
Slava Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smirnov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali scores with a jab.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Ali scores with a jab.
Smirnov cracks Ali with a good jab.
Smirnov slips a straight right by Ali .
Smirnov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smirnov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smirnov staying out of range there.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Smirnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smirnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Smirnov scores with a jab.
Jab from Smirnov.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Smirnov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Smirnov finds it's target.
Ali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Smirnov.
Smirnov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Smirnov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ali had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut there from Smirnov.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Smirnov had a free shot at his head there.
Ali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Smirnov swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Smirnov cracks a nice hook into Ali 's ribs.
Smirnov dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Smirnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smirnov throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali .
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Ali 's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Smirnov 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.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Smirnov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali .
Smirnov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws out a powerful jab.
Smirnov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Ali .
Ali staying out of range there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smirnov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Smirnov scores with a shot to the body.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a right hook to the body.
Smirnov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muhammad Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smirnov, as that shot connected.
Smirnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Smirnov throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smirnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smirnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a series of punches but Smirnov avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov jabs at Ali 's body.
Smirnov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Smirnov lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Smirnov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali .
Smirnov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov scores with a three punch combo!
Smirnov lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Smirnov.
Nice straight punches there by Smirnov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smirnov.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
A cross from Smirnov lands.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slava Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a jab to the head.
Ali feints a jab promting Smirnov to slip. Ali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smirnov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Smirnov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali .
Smirnov misses with a hook.
Ali moves forwards but Smirnov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smirnov swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Smirnov catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smirnov connects with a body shot.
Ali tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali .
Ali throws a hook but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov lands a nice hook to Ali 's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smirnov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smirnov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Smirnov catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smirnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Smirnov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Ali 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smirnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smirnov scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali misses with a low kick as Smirnov jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a shot to the body.
Smirnov lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Ali slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Smirnov throws a good cross that connects.
Smirnov digs a good hook to Ali 's 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!
Ali looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a hook.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smirnov.
Ali throws a body punch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov digs a good body shot into Ali 's ribs.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ali on the side of the head.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali slips under a jab.
Jab by Smirnov.
Smirnov lands a lovely overhand right.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Ali misses with a hook. Smirnov ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Smirnov's head but Smirnov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Smirnov tests Ali 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Smirnov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smirnov with a hook.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov slips a jab from Ali .
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov lands a nice hook to Ali 's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smirnov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smirnov scores with a nice right hand.
Smirnov with a jab.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Smirnov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smirnov misses with a looping right.
Smirnov lands with an overhand left.
Ali cracks Smirnov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smirnov lands a right hook to the body.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Muhammad Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Smirnov throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Smirnov missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smirnov punishes Ali 's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali stalks Smirnov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smirnov's face. Smirnov staggers backwards, shaken.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
Slava Smirnov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Smirnov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Slava Smirnov thanked Untouchable Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silva Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Riley (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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186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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174 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silva Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Riley!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Riley throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Riley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Riley is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Riley striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
Riley is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz is pulling down on Riley's head to control his posture.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
Diaz wants to control the position but Riley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Riley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riley wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Riley doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Riley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silva Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travon Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kang (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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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travon Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takashi Kang!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton shoots in but Kang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kang gets the takedown into side control.
Clayton is looking to regain half guard here but Kang keeps moving and retains side control.
Kang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clayton gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kang wants to control but Clayton is keeping him busy.
Kang wants to work for an arm triangle but Clayton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clayton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clayton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kang tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Clayton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Clayton shrugs it off.
Kang throws some wild stikes that Clayton manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clayton blocking the ground and pound.
Kang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clayton is now in Kang's guard. A big mistake from Kang there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clayton's guard.
Kang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kang throws an elbow that misses. Clayton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kang's guard. Nice move by Clayton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kang is trying to keep Clayton in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clayton looking to sit in guard and control but Kang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clayton dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clayton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Kang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clayton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kang keeps working.
Kang struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kang stops Clayton from passing to mount.
Takashi Kang has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Takashi Kang.
Kang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clayton's sensitive parts.
Kang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clayton manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Kang.
Clayton stuffs the takedown attempt from Kang. Kang gets slowly back to his feet.
Kang lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang throws out a loose jab but Clayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kang tries a low kick but Clayton avoids it.
Clayton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Travon Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kang tries a head kick but it misses.
Kang throws a nice looking combination but Clayton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Clayton looking to pass the guard.
Clayton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang 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.
Kang managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Travon Clayton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kang throws a leg kick
and Clayton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kang throws a jab when Clayton was well out of range.
Clayton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kang.
Clayton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kang defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kang.
Clayton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kang, pushing him back against the cage.
Kang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clayton goes for a takedown attempt but Kang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kang throws a head kick but Clayton moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kang stuffs the takedown attempt from Clayton. Clayton gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travon Clayton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Kang misses with a body kick.
Kang throws a lazy right hand but Clayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clayton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clayton duly obliges.
Clayton lands a left and a right that send Kang crashing to the mat, dazed. Clayton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clayton ducks under a wild hook from Kang.
Clayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kang scores with a decent looking hook.
Clayton shoots in looking for a takedown but Kang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clayton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang misses with a kick to the body.
Clayton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kang tries to bum rush Clayton with a series of wild strikes but Clayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Kang.
Kang throws a push kick but Clayton slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Kang.
Kang shoots in but no luck this time.
Kang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kang blocks a head kick by Clayton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clayton.
Clayton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kang manages to get back to half guard.
Clayton controlling the pace.
Clayton is just content to waste time from the top position. Kang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang wants to stand but Clayton is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang is controlling Clayton's posture.
Clayton stands and steps away. Kang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Kang misses.
Kang dives in and grabs Clayton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clayton pushes down on Kang's head and hops out.
Clayton moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travon Clayton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Clayton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clayton shoots in for a takedown but Kang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kang looks to score with a jab to the body but Clayton is just out of range.
Takashi Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clayton jabs at Kang's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travon Clayton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clayton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Travon Clayton!
Our winner, Travon Clayton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
144 lbs
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20
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Randy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison scores with a head kick.
Madison misses with a series of wild punches.
Randy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madison throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Madison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madison misses with a looping left.
Madison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madison on the side of the head.
Madison misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy thows a body shot but no joy.
Madison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Madison does no damage.
Randy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madison.
Randy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madison.
Madison throws a good cross that connects.
Madison scores with a head kick. Randy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madison scores with a leg kick.
Randy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madison ducks under a wild hook from Randy.
Randy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madison lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Randy misses.
Madison takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Madison!
Randy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madison to the mat! Madison manages to get full guard.
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!
Randy throws a sloppy strike and Madison has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Randy is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Madison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Madison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Szogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes into the arena with Infected Mushroom - I Wish blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Szogun Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva shoots and misses
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a nice body shot.
Szogun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Silva.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Rua lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rua pounces like a tiger and cracks Silva with a vicious hook! Silva is down but not out! Rua follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Szogun Rua!
Szogun Rua retains his light heavyweight title!
Szogun Rua 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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