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REF 90 - Saarinen vs Steele II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoren Pargo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yoren Pargo enters the cage!
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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, Roberto Silva!
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, Yoren Pargo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets caught napping as Pargo dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pargo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pargo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Pargo is retaining full guard.
Pargo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Pargo has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Pargo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pargo looking for submissions off his back.
Pargo tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Pargo looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva lands an elbow.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Pargo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Pargo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pargo is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Pargo get back to his feet.
Roberto Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Pargo pushes him off.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Pargo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pargo tries to improve position but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Pargo is working from the bottom.
Pargo is looking for a sweep.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pargo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pargo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pargo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Pargo is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pargo is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Pargo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Silva passes into side control!
Pargo gets back to half guard.
Pargo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pargo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva escapes and gets back to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch but Pargo moves out of range.
Silva darts in and clinches Pargo up against the cage.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pargo looks gassed!
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!
Pargo is looking for a takedown.
Roberto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoren Pargo.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Pargo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva stands up and waves to Pargo to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pargo's guard.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pargo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Pargo's legs - danger averted.
Pargo looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pargo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Pargo's legs - danger averted.
Pargo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pargo is breathing heavily.
Pargo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets to his feet. Pargo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Pargo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Pargo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pargo up against the cage.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Pargo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Pargo pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch but Pargo is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Pargo wants a takedown.
Roberto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoren Pargo.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pargo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Pargo's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Pargo.
Silva has hold of one of Pargo's legs. Pargo is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pargo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pargo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Pargo goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up but Pargo circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva tries to clinch up but Pargo circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Pargo moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but Pargo moves out of range.
Pargo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pargo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Pargo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pargo is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva jumps guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Pargois looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
Roberto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Pargo working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Pargo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Pargo wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Pargo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pargo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Pargo actively working from the bottom here.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Pargo is controlling the position.
Pargo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva stands up from half guard.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pargo shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Pargo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pargo swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pargo tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva gets control of Pargo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pargo wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Pargo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Pargo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pargo defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pargo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pargois looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
Silva works over Pargo with some ground and pound from guard.
Pargo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva trying to control but Pargo is working from the bottom.
Pargo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up from Pargo's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva tries to clinch there but Pargo circles away.
Silva wants to clinch.
Pargo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Pargo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pargo looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pargo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pargo, into his guard.
Yoren Pargo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pargo can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hornet Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morum Grock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost comes to the cage accompanied by Kickboxer. Morum Grock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hornet Ghost's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hornet Ghost!
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, Morum Grock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Ghost.
It looks like Morum Grock has been cut.
Ghost lands a big uppercut and Grock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Grock looks OK. Ghost waves Grock back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Ghost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghost throws a quick head kick that knocks Grock silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ghost is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hornet Ghost!
A less than humble Hornet Ghost misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger has chosen Little Jinder - Youth Blood (12th Planet and Flinch Remix) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clanger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blimm sprawls well initially but Clanger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blimm is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clanger jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blimm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blimm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clanger is just riding it out for now. Blimm eventually gives up the hold.
Clanger wants to control but Blimm is keeping busy.
Clanger is refusing to be controlled, as Blimm sits in half guard.
Blimm is thwarting Clanger's attempts to control the position.
Blimm trying to pass the guard but Clanger defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blimm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clanger is just riding it out for now. Blimm eventually gives up the hold.
Clanger gets back to full guard.
Blimm throwing strikes but missing.
Blimm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blimm is looking to work some ground and pound but Clanger has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm slips nicely into half guard.
Blimm wants to work for an arm triangle but Clanger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clanger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blimm.
Clanger actively working from the bottom here.
Clanger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blimm.
Clanger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Clanger looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blimm passes into side control!
Clanger is trying to control Blimm's posture but Blimm avoids it.
Blimm throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Blimm tries to advance to mount but Clanger denies him.
Blimm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clanger is avoiding damage well.
Clanger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blimm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clanger is trying to stand back up but Blimm is controlling him
Clanger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blimm.
Clanger wants to control but Blimm is keeping busy.
Blimm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blimm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clanger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clanger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking for a guillotine here but Blimm defends easily.
Clanger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blimm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm lands a couple of digs.
Blimm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blimm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blimm.
A good leg kick by Blimm.
Clanger tries to clinch up.
Blimm looking to score a takedown here. Clanger is defending well but Blimm drives through and ends up in Clanger's guard.
Blimm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blimm wants to pass the guard but Clanger is keeping the position.
Clanger looking to control.
Clanger keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blimm postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clanger keeps the fight on the outside.
Blimm walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm ducks right into an uppercut from Clanger.
Blimm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Clanger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blimm has managed to clinch.
Clanger wants to get back to striking at distance but Blimm won't allow it.
Clanger manages to break the clinch.
Blimm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clanger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blimm takes one on the button.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blimm blocks a head kick by Clanger.
Blimm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clanger is out of range.
Blimm clinches up with Clanger and pushes him back against the cage.
Blimm wants the takedown. Clanger is fighting it off but Blimm persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clanger's guard against the cage.
Blimm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blimm wanted to stand there but Clanger had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blimm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blimm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clanger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clanger controls Blimm momentarily but Blimm frees himself.
Clanger trying to strike off his back.
Blimm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobby Blimm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blimm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clanger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blimm trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blimm defends well.
Clanger looking for a guillotine here but Blimm defends easily.
Clanger keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
Blimm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blimm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clanger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is controlling Blimm's posture.
Blimm wants to control from the top but Clanger keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Blimm wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Blimm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clanger doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Blimm.
Blimm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clanger to the mat! Clanger manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger working for a triangle but Blimm defends it easily.
Blimm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Blimm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Clanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blimm.
Blimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Clanger shoots and misses
and Blimm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blimm tries to clinch there but Clanger circles away.
Clanger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Clanger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobby Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blimm is looking to clinch.
Blimm dives in and scores a takedown into Clanger's guard.
Blimm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blimm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clanger trying to keep a closed guard but Blimm is proving a slippery customer.
Clanger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Clanger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blimm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clanger is keeping the position for now.
Blimm postures up in Clanger's guard and throws a big left but Clanger blocks it.
Blimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clanger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blimm defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clanger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clanger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blimm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blimm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blimm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clanger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blimm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blimm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clanger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clanger controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blimm.
Clanger is trying to control the position but Blimm postures up.
Blimm stands and throws Clanger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blimm lands a nice forearm strike.
Blimm goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clanger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blimm's guard! Nice work there by Clanger!
Blimm wants to sweep but no luck.
Blimm looking for a guillotine here but Clanger defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blimm has momentary wrist control but Clanger slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clanger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
Clanger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clanger working some strikes from top position.
Clanger trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blimm trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm wants to sweep here but Clanger controlling him for the moment.
Bobby Blimm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clanger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Blimm.
Well Blimm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Blimm!
After the big win, Bobby Blimm made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro de le Fe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsushima comes to the cage accompanied by Good Feeling. de le Fe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smack my bitch up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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201 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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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
25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro de le Fe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de le Fe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsushima clinches with his opponent.
Tsushima breaks the clinch.
Tsushima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de le Fe.
de le Fe throws a series of punches but Tsushima avoids them all with ease.
de le Fe throws a right and a left that Tsushima avoids nicely.
de le Fe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsushima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
de le Fe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsushima.
de le Fe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and de le Fe wants it to stay on the feet.
de le Fe dodges the punch combination from Tsushima.
de le Fe throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsushima counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de le Fe is letting Tsushima control him for a moment.
Tsushima postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
de le Fe taking a bit of punishment here - Tsushima scoring with strikes.
de le Fe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tsushima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
de le Fe is working to get back to half guard.
de le Fe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
de le Fe is bucking up trying to escape but Tsushima cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tsushima controlling his opponent.
de le Fe regains half guard.
de le Fe is trying to control but Tsushima passes into side control!
de le Fe is not content to let Tsushima control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe being controlled for a moment.
de le Fe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsushima misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tsushima is looking to take a break and control but de le Fe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
de le Fe is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
de le Fe taking a bit of punishment here - Tsushima scoring with strikes.
Tsushima grinds an elbow into de le Fe's temple.
Tsushima in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsushima trying to control the position but de le Fe is working away.
Tsushima stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice cross by de le Fe.
Alejandro de le Fe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsushima scores with a takedown into de le Fe's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tsushima trying to control but de le Fe is working from the bottom.
Tsushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and de le Fe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsushima has managed to get both his arms back between de le Fe's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima postures up.
Tsushima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsushima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsushima trying to control but de le Fe is working from the bottom.
de le Fe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsushima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tsushima is looking to take a break and control but de le Fe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
de le Fe tries to bench press Tsushima off him but Tsushima keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but de le Fe keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Tsushima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
de le Fe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsushima feints and as de le Fe raises his hands in defense, Tsushima changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsushima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on de le Fe, up you get!
Tsushima swings away with a body shot that misses
and de le Fe counters with a three punch combo that has Tsushima backing up. Tsushima nods at de le Fe to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from de le Fe misses.
de le Fe cracks Tsushima with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
de le Fe lands a head kick!
It looks like Lewis Tsushima has been cut.
Tsushima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
de le Fe misses with a short punch on the inside.
de le Fe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsushima digs a right hand into de le Fe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on de le Fe's gas tank.
Tsushima has hold of one of de le Fe's legs. de le Fe is fighting the takedown attempt but Tsushima gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tsushima preventing the sweep.
de le Fe is trying to keep Tsushima in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de le Fe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
de le Fe tries to control but Tsushima wriggling away.
Tsushima gets back to half guard.
de le Fe is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tsushima manages to get to full guard.
de le Fe wanted to stand there but Tsushima had control of the position.
de le Fe won't allow Tsushima to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe wants to get up but he can't break Tsushima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
de le Fe trying to control but Tsushima is working from the bottom.
Tsushima working for a triangle but de le Fe defends it easily.
Tsushima has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes de le Fe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
de le Fe loads up on a big right hand but Tsushima slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de le Fe throws a series of punches but Tsushima moves out of range.
Tsushima misses with a body shot.
Tsushima displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
de le Fe swinging wildly here.
Alejandro de le Fe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
de le Fe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsushima sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks de le Fe to the ground! Tsushima dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
de le Fe is trying desperately to improve position.
de le Fe is breathing heavily.
Tsushima landing strikes from the mount.
de le Fe is rocked!
Tsushima postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have de le Fe in real trouble here! The ref calls for de le Fe to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Tsushima!
An out of breath Lewis Tsushima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gundar Thorsen Theme Song- White Superman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Tony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gundar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen misses with a body kick.
Gundar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Tony misses
and Thorsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tony throws out a leg kick but Thorsen moves out of range and Tony only half commits.
Thorsen lands a really nice looking cross but Tony seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsen lands a big right hand that sends Tony crashing to the mat! Thorsen stays standing though and waves Tony back to his feet!
Thorsen clinches up against the cage.
Thorsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsen manages to break the clinch.
Thorsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Thorsen misses
and Tony counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tony chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsen can pounce on him.
Thorsen has managed to clinch.
Thorsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BOOM! Thorsen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tony. Tony tries to recover but Thorsen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tony lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gundar Thorsen!
In his post fight interview, Gundar Thorsen gave a big smile as he said 'Matae, I'm here, do not be afraid.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloe Toosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cinderella Man By Eminem. Toosh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. dollar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aloe Toosh enters the cage!
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159 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
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, Aloe Toosh!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toosh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Toosh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Toosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Toosh shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniel Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloe Toosh.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Toosh sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Toosh.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Toosh shows good takedown defense.
Toosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Toosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Aloe Toosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Toosh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toosh shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
Toosh looks gassed!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Toosh which made him look bad.
Toosh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Toosh is defending well.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but Toosh denies him.
Toosh sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toosh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Toosh won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to stand and escape but Toosh is controlling the position.
Toosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Toosh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Toosh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toosh looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Toosh is defending well.
Toosh looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan wants to stand up but Toosh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Toosh won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Toosh looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Toosh manages to get to full guard.
Ryan wants to get up but he can't break Toosh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Toosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Toosh working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
Toosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryan passes Toosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toosh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
Ryan 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. Toosh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Ryan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio comes to the cage accompanied by NMH2: No More Riot. Damon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dies Irae. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Damon both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mick Maurizio has been cut.
Maurizio tries to clinch up but Damon circles away and keeps his distance.
Maurizio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maurizio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damon was well out of range. Poor timing from Maurizio.
Maurizio rushes Damon and presses him up against the cage.
Damon avoids a wild elbow strike from Maurizio.
Maurizio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damon blocks it with crossed arms.
Maurizio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Damon backwards.
Maurizio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Damons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damon avoiding damage as Maurizio throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maurizio fails to land.
Damon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damon manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Maurizio lands but Damon takes it in his stride.
Maurizio tries to clinch up.
Damon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maurizio shoots in looking for a takedown but Damon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maurizio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Damon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damon can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Damon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Damon tries a head kick but it misses.
Damon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maurizio.
Damon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maurizio.
Maurizio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Damon tries to get to full guard but Maurizio has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Damon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maurizio.
Maurizio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body kick from Maurizio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio tries to score with a low kick but Damon moves his leg out of the way.
Damon misses with an uppercut. Maurizio saw that one coming.
Maurizio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maurizio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maurizio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maurizio misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Damon.
Maurizio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Damon circles away.
Damon jabs Maurizio right on the nose. Maurizio blinks but takes it well.
Damon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maurizio tries to clinch up but Damon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ron Damon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Damon takes a swing at Maurizio's ribcage but misses.
Maurizio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Damon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Damon misses with a kick to the body.
Damon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maurizio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Damon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maurizio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Damon blocks an elbow strike.
Damon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maurizio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maurizio pushes Damon up against the cage in a clinch.
Maurizio tries a knee to the head but Damon blocks it.
Maurizio lands a good knee to the midsection. Damon won't want to take too many of those.
Damon manages to break the clinch.
Maurizio fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Maurizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Damon connects with a leg kick. Maurizio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maurizio.
Maurizio wants to clinch up but Damon keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maurizio's calf.
Damon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Damon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maurizio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maurizio fails to land the takedown.
Damon thuds his right hand into Maurizio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Damon slaps away a takedown attempt from Maurizio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maurizio is breathing heavily.
Maurizio throws a series of punches but Damon avoids them all with ease.
Damon cracks Maurizio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Damon scores with a nice strike.
Damon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Damon, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damon scores with a nice strike.
Maurizio wants to clinch up but Damon keeps it at a distance.
Maurizio misses with a takedown
and Damon counters with a nice uppercut.
Maurizio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maurizio dives in and grabs Damon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Damon pushes down on Maurizio's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Damon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Maurizio's cut.
That's time! Maurizio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maurizio fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maurizio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damon leaves Maurizio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maurizio avoids a kick to the body.
Maurizio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damon but Damon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Maurizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maurizio shoots for a takedown but Damon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Damon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damon lands a big head kick that sends Maurizio tumbling to the mat! Damon takes a step backwards and waves Maurizio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maurizio is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Damon sprawls well. Damon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maurizio gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damon.
Mick Maurizio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maurizio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Maurizio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maurizio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maurizio seems to have got his legs back now.
Maurizio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Damon misses with a head kick.
Damon scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damon looks to score with a jab to the body but Maurizio is just out of range.
Damon punishes Maurizio's body with a nice straight punch.
Maurizio closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Damon to counter with a crisp jab.
Damon misses with a double jab.
Maurizio tries to clinch there but Damon circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Damon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Damon.
Damon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maurizio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maurizio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damon cracks a nice hook into Maurizio's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maurizio on the side of the head.
Maurizio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maurizio drops his hands momentarily and Damon needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Maurizio just on the top of the head. Maurizio drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Maurizio - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ron Damon!
Ron Damon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Storm's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Alastrasz.
A big right from Alastrasz misses.
Storm swings for the body but Alastrasz moves out of range.
Alastrasz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alastrasz.
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alastrasz. Alastrasz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alastrasz drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alastrasz checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Alastrasz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alastrasz momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Alastrasz throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Alastrasz misses the jab.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alastrasz's hands.
Alastrasz digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Alastrasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alastrasz.
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alastrasz throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm counters with a thumping low kick.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alastrasz's hands.
Storm lands the left hand.
Storm scores with a jab. Alastrasz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alastrasz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alastrasz.
Alastrasz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alastrasz. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alastrasz. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alastrasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Storm.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm avoids the body shot from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Alastrasz's leg but Alastrasz calmly moves out of range.
Alastrasz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alastrasz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Storm's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Alastrasz's front leg but catches the back leg as Alastrasz tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alastrasz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Storm on his heels. He'll look to pass Storm's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Storm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alastrasz controls the pace.
Storm wants to stand up but Alastrasz is controlling him.
Storm 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.
Alastrasz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alastrasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm keeping full guard, as Alastrasz tries to pass.
Alastrasz is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alastrasz cracks Storm with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alastrasz wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm wants to sweep here but Alastrasz controlling him for the moment.
Storm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alastrasz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alastrasz wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Alastrasz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alastrasz throws a big elbow that misses.
Alastrasz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm wants to stand up but Alastrasz is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Alastrasz is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Alastrasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz prevents Storm from getting back to his feet.
Alastrasz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Alastrasz's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alastrasz. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alastrasz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Alastrasz moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alastrasz misses with a looping right.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alastrasz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alastrasz shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Alastrasz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Storm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Storm tries to work over Alastrasz's front leg with a kick but Alastrasz checks it.
Alastrasz closes the distance and clinches up with Storm, looking for a takedown. Alastrasz pushes Storm against the cage but Storm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Alastrasz shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Alastrasz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alastrasz misses with a hook
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alastrasz dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Storm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alastrasz misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Alastrasz misses with a wild body shot.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alastrasz is out of range.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Alastrasz.
Storm slips a straight right by Alastrasz.
Storm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Storm throws a body punch but Alastrasz moves out of range.
Alastrasz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm leaves Alastrasz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richter Alastrasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alastrasz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Storm lands a nice looking body kick.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Alastrasz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Alastrasz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnny Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Storm cracks Alastrasz with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Alastrasz's belly button to the back.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storm.
Alastrasz thows a body shot but no joy.
Storm takes a swing at Alastrasz's ribcage but misses.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm slips under a jab from Alastrasz.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm misses with a few strikes there.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Alastrasz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Alastrasz ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Jab from Storm.
Storm moves out of range as Alastrasz strikes.
Alastrasz fails with the takedown.
Alastrasz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Alastrasz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - Alastrasz had a free shot at his head there.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnny Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm scores with a nice body kick.
Alastrasz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Alastrasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm moves out of range as Alastrasz strikes.
Alastrasz scores with a nice head shot.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alastrasz misses with a hook to the body
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alastrasz misses the shot to the body.
Alastrasz moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alastrasz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alastrasz takes one to the side of the head.
Alastrasz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Alastrasz with an uppercut!
Alastrasz misses with a body shot.
Alastrasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alastrasz avoids the body shot from Storm.
Alastrasz blocks a jab.
Alastrasz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Storm is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Alastrasz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm tries to hold on but Alastrasz postures up.
Alastrasz landing strikes from the mount.
Alastrasz content just to control the position here.
Storm tries to hold on but Alastrasz postures up.
Alastrasz with the ground and pound from mount.
Storm tries to buck Alastrasz off but he can't manage it.
Alastrasz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Storm?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz avoids the attempt from Storm to control.
Alastrasz looking to control but Storm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alastrasz lands a heavy elbow.
Storm bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Storm wanted to stand there but Alastrasz had control of the position.
Storm trying to control but Alastrasz is working from the bottom.
Alastrasz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Alastrasz is keeping the position.
Storm postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alastrasz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Alastrasz's legs - danger averted.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Alastrasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm is stalling in the full guard.
Alastrasz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Storm.
Storm lands a head kick!
Alastrasz shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to slow Alastrasz down by chopping away at his legs.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Alastrasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Alastrasz is just out of range.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm with a nice cross.
Alastrasz tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richter Alastrasz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Storm tests Alastrasz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alastrasz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richter Alastrasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alastrasz lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Johnny Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a series of punches but Alastrasz moves out of range.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alastrasz.
Crunch! Storm slams his shin into Alastrasz's torso.
Alastrasz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alastrasz throws a big shot that misses.
Storm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alastrasz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Alastrasz stops Storm from getting back to his feet.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alastrasz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alastrasz is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Alastrasz there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richter Alastrasz.
I think Storm 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Storm!
Johnny Storm 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Izaac Kari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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159 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izaac Kari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jin Shotokahn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shotokahn misses with a hook. Kari ducked under it nicely.
Kari fails to land with a series of punches.
Kari scores with a nice right hand.
Kari tries to clinch up but Shotokahn circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Shotokahn. That snapped Kari's head back.
Kari throws a hook but Shotokahn avoids it easily.
Kari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shotokahn's sensitive parts.
Shotokahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Shotokahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shotokahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kari connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotokahn misses with an uppercut.
Shotokahn moves out of range as Kari strikes.
Shotokahn looks to throw the jab but Kari is out of range.
Kari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shotokahn checks a leg kick nicely.
Kari sizes up Shotokahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shotokahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kari was well out of range. Poor timing from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn jabs at Kari's body.
Shotokahn slips a jab from Kari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Shotokahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shotokahn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kari is rocked!
Shotokahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Kari counters with a nice body kick.
Oh Kari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shotokahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kari counters with a low kick, right behind Shotokahn 's knee.
Shotokahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kari counters with an outside leg kick.
Kari throws a hook but Shotokahn blocks it.
A jab from Kari does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shotokahn swings widly with a right hand
and Kari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Shotokahn misses.
Shotokahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kari counters with a nice body shot.
Shotokahn looks gassed!
Shotokahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Kari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kari wants to clinch.
Shotokahn ducks under a wild hook from Kari.
Kari seems to have got his legs back now.
Kari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn slips a straight right by Kari.
Kari throws a monster overhand right that drops Shotokahn! Kari follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izaac Kari!
Izaac Kari made sure to mention his sponsor, RMC - Rio Mma Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Walk Alone. Steele has chosen The Terminator Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
154 lbs
22 - 6 - 1 |
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175 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikko Saarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Saarinen.
Steele connects with a right hand. Saarinen shakes it off.
Saarinen avoids the body shot from Steele.
Saarinen throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Saarinen wants to slow Steele down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Saarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saarinen throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Saarinen.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Saarinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heikko Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele blocks a head kick by Saarinen.
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Saarinen sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Saarinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Saarinen is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarinen. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Steele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarinen on the side of the head.
Saarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saarinen is trying to stand up here but Steele is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a strike but Saarinen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saarinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saarinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steele prevents Saarinen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele passes into half guard.
Steele throwing shots but Saarinen is blocking nicely.
Steele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Steele there.
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saarinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saarinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saarinen has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saarinen throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Saarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Saarinen's head but Saarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele moves out of range as Saarinen throws a body kick.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarinen as he avoids it easily.
Saarinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saarinen misses with a kick to the body.
Steele misses with an uppercut
and Saarinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horrible takedown by Steele or perhaps it was just good defense by Saarinen which made him look bad.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a jab to the head.
Saarinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saarinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarinen feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Heikko Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele walks into a straight right hand from Saarinen.
Saarinen lands with a nice body kick.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Saarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele tries to bum rush Saarinen with a series of wild strikes but Saarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saarinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saarinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarinen throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen takes one to the chin there.
Saarinen slips a jab from Steele.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Saarinen moved out of range.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saarinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heikko Saarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele throws a right and a left that Saarinen avoids nicely.
Saarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steele. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarinen, right into the meat.
Saarinen works Steele's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Saarinen misses.
Saarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarinen is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Saarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Saarinen looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Saarinen works the jab nicely.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Saarinen wants to land a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Saarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saarinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a series of strikes. Saarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Saarinen slips the punch.
Saarinen throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Steele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saarinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steele.
Saarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Saarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steele checks it well.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele shoots in for a takedown but Saarinen shows good takedown defense.
Steele misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen misses with a body kick.
Saarinen tries a low kick but Steele avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Saarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarinen counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarinen.
Saarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saarinen looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Steele takes a swing at Saarinen's ribcage but misses.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Saarinen moved out of range.
Saarinen misses with a low kick.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarinen slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steele misses with the combination.
Steele moves out of range as Saarinen throws a body kick.
Steele might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Saarinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saarinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Steele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saarinen's waist but Saarinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steele off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Saarinen.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Saarinen.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarinen throws out the jab.
Saarinen slips under a jab.
Saarinen misses with a hook.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saarinen. Saarinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarinen slips a jab from Steele.
Saarinen misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Saarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steele's calf.
Jab from Steele.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saarinen pinned against the cage. Saarinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele lands a head shot.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saarinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Saarinen.
Steele shoots for a takedown but Saarinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saarinen lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarinen misses the shot to the body.
Saarinen cracks the inside of Steele's front leg.
Saarinen blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele blocks the body kick.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele staying out of range there.
Saarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Saarinen lands with a right hand.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Saarinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele shoots and misses
and Saarinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saarinen throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saarinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Saarinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saarinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarinen 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.
Steele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Saarinen moved out of range.
Saarinen throws a nice head kick!
Saarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Saarinen throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a three punch combo that has Saarinen backing up. Saarinen nods at Steele to acknowledge the strikes.
Steele throws a right and a left that Saarinen avoids nicely.
Saarinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarinen misses with a kick to the body.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarinen manages to avoid it.
Saarinen is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Saarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steele checks it well.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steele is able to avoid easily.
Saarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saarinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Saarinen lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Saarinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a low kick but Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarinen wants to land a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saarinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saarinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarinen slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen lands with a right to the head.
Saarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarinen tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Saarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Saarinen avoiding damage.
Steele wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarinen.
Saarinen misses with the head strike.
Saarinen'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.
Saarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen had his way with Jason Steele in that round.
That's time! Saarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steele slips under a jab.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Saarinen thuds his shin into the meat of Steele's side.
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarinen.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Saarinen counter with a right hand.
Saarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarinen manages to avoid it.
Saarinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saarinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarinen staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarinen throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarinen. That's going to slow Steele down.
Steele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarinen.
Nice defenses there by Saarinen.
Saarinen tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.
Saarinen misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Saarinen is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saarinen throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
Steele scores with the left hand. Saarinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Saarinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarinen misses with a low kick.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Saarinen misses with a looping left.
Steele checks a low kick from Saarinen.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarinen.
Steele moves forwards but Saarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saarinen circles away.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
Saarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Saarinen as Steele shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Saarinen.
Saarinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele avoids the head kick by Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Saarinen throws a solid leg kick but Steele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarinen.
Saarinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Saarinen throws out a leg kick but Steele moves out of range and Saarinen only half commits.
Jason Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heikko Saarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarinen.
Saarinen looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a low kick, looking for Steele's leg but Steele calmly moves out of range.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Steele scores with a four punch combination!
Saarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Saarinen throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele defending well as Saarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Steele shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikko Saarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikko Saarinen!
Heikko Saarinen retains his welterweight title!
Heikko Saarinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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