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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira has chosen Avicii - Levels as his entrance music. The key to victory for Pablo Gomez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teixeira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomez's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Teixeira scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teixeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gomez is tightening it up a little... Teixeira has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Teixeira reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Teixeira taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Gomez!
Pablo Gomez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goncalves decides to stand back up. Goncalves steps back and let's Dos Santos get back to his feet.
Goncalves throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Goncalves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goncalves is in Dos Santos's guard.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Goncalves prevents Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Goncalves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Goncalves just wasn't active enough.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goncalves's half guard.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Goncalves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goncalves is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Goncalves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Goncalves stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
Goncalves could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dos Santos striking off his back but it's not causing Goncalves any problems.
Goncalves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goncalves scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves throwing strikes but missing.
Goncalves slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dos Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goncalves wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goncalves is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Goncalves is controlling him
Goncalves is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goncalves wants to pass to mount but Dos Santos is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Goncalves sits in half guard.
Dos Santos is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Goncalves landing shots from mount.
Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goncalves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goncalves cracks Dos Santos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goncalves raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos tries to reverse the position but Goncalves maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Goncalves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos tries to lock up and control but Goncalves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Goncalves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goncalves controlling his opponent.
Goncalves wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Goncalves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goncalves scoring with strikes but Dos Santos is staying in there.
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Goncalves controlling from the full mount.
Daniel Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Goncalves's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dos Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dos Santos wants to hold on but Goncalves pushes him away.
Goncalves tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goncalves looking to control but Dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Santos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Goncalves scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is holding on to Goncalves 's glove but Goncalves gets free and slips his arm under Dos Santos 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Dos Santos is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Goncalves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patroclo Cocles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergara comes to the cage accompanied by Bully. 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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190 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Vergara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patroclo Cocles!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergara lands a nice shot that snaps Cocles's head back.
Cocles scoring well with a low kick there.
Cocles misses with a head kick.
Vergara throws a leg kick but Cocles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vergara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Frederico Vergara has been cut.
Cocles lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Cocles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cocles misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cocles.
Cocles thows a body kick. Vergara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cocles throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Vergara. Those never looked like landing.
Vergara lands a jab to the nose.
Cocles throws a sloppy head kick and Vergara moves out of range easily.
Cocles throws a body kick that misses.
Vergara avoids the head kick by Cocles.
Vergara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vergara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vergara lands with a nice combination. Cocles backs away looking to recover.
Cocles looks gassed!
Vergara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vergara throws a push kick but Cocles slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vergara.
Vergara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cocless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cocles is rocked!
Vergara is looking to land body kicks.
Cocles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cocles is still on wobbly legs! Can Vergara finish him?
Vergara connects with a body shot that sends Cocles's belly button to the back.
Cocles throws a head kick that misses.
Cocles looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vergara lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cocles. Vergara pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederico Vergara!
After winning the bout, Frederico Vergara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Orangotango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterben Olympic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sterben Olympic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcelo Orangotango's chin.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Orangotango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sterben Olympic!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orangotango throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Olympic shoots in but Orangotango avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orangotango tries to clinch there but Olympic circles away.
Orangotango works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orangotango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olympic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orangotango gets caught napping as Olympic dives in and scores a takedown. Orangotango manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Orangotango preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orangotango trying to keep a closed guard but Olympic is proving a slippery customer.
Olympic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orangotango wants to get back to his feet but Olympic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Olympic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orangotango looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orangotango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olympic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olympic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olympic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orangotango, up you get!
Olympic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orangotango is trying to defend but Olympic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olympic decides to return to a standing position.
Olympic looks to land a body kick but Orangotango moved away.
Orangotango swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Olympic to counter with a crisp jab.
Olympic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orangotango thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Olympic if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orangotango's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orangotango duly obliges.
Jab from Orangotango.
Orangotango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcelo Orangotango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orangotango fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orangotango wants to clinch up but Olympic keeps it at a distance.
Olympic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olympic working Orangotango over with strikes.
Olympic trying to control the pace.
Olympic is looking to take a break and control but Orangotango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orangotango is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orangotango is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orangotango looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orangotango wants to stand up but Olympic is controlling him.
Orangotango has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olympic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olympic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orangotango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympic advances to half guard.
Orangotango has one foot on Olympic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Orangotango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orangotango throws a leg kick which misses Olympic's front leg but catches the back leg as Olympic tries to avoid it.
Orangotango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orangotango tries to clinch there but Olympic circles away.
Olympic lands a jab to Orangotango's midsection.
Olympic dives in and scores a takedown into Orangotango's guard.
Olympic gets to his feet - Orangotango follows without any prompting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orangotango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olympic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Olympic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orangotango tries to close the distance and clinch but Olympic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orangotango throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Marcelo Orangotango will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olympic tries to close the distance and clinch but Orangotango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olympic gets the takedown into side control.
Olympic trying to control the action but Orangotango is working from the bottom.
Olympic slows the pace down.
Olympic trying to control the action but Orangotango is working from the bottom.
Orangotango is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Olympic is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Orangotango tries to buck Olympic off but Olympic is having none of it.
Orangotango is pushing Olympic's head away, looking to escape. Olympic manages to hold on to the position though.
Orangotango trying to remain calm as Olympic controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orangotango takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Orangotango is trying to get back to his feet.
Orangotango is being controlled here.
Orangotango is looking to reverse the position.
Olympic is trying to get an arm triangle but Orangotango is defending well.
Olympic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orangotango to see if he's OK.
Olympic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot by Orangotango.
Olympic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Orangotango is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympic is looking to take a break and control but Orangotango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olympic is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orangotango regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orangotango manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orangotango is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olympic defends well.
Olympic wants to control from the top but Orangotango keeps moving.
Olympic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olympic tries to free his leg and advance position but Orangotango is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango is trying to control the position but Olympic postures up.
Orangotango is looking to stand up but Olympic isn't so interested in that idea.
Olympic stands and steps away. Orangotango gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Olympic has a takedown stuffed.
Orangotango lets loose with a powerful body kick. Olympic will feel that in the morning.
Orangotango throws a front kick that sends Olympic stumbling back into the cage.
Marcelo Orangotango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olympic blocks a head kick by Orangotango.
Olympic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olympic keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango gets a clinch.
Orangotango is trying to break free.
Olympic successfully pulls guard.
Orangotango won't allow Olympic to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olympic is working an open guard so Orangotango takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olympic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcelo Orangotango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orangotango lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orangotango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olympic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orangotango.
Orangotango throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orangotango wants to clinch up but Olympic keeps it at a distance.
Orangotango tries to clinch up.
Orangotango wants to clinch.
Olympic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orangotango.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcelo Orangotango will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orangotango forces Olympic back against the cage and clinches.
Orangotango breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Olympic.
Orangotango feints and then cracks Olympic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olympic down.
Orangotango is looking to clinch but Olympic is avoiding it.
Olympic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olympic is working for takedown but Orangotango is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Olympic.
Orangotango is trying to break the clinch but Olympic is controlling him.
Orangotango looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orangotango looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Olympic wants the takedown. Orangotango is fighting it off but Olympic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Orangotango's guard against the cage.
Orangotango wants to get back to his feet but Olympic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orangotango looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Olympic has picked Orangotango up and slammed him! Orangotango can't keep hold of the triangle and Olympic manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orangotango is trying to buck Olympic off.
Olympic lands a nice forearm strike.
Orangotango is not content to let Olympic control the position.
Orangotango pushes Olympic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Olympic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Olympic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Orangotango gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olympic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Orangotango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympic trying to control the position from guard on top but Orangotango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olympic tries to free his leg and advance position but Orangotango is retaining full guard.
Orangotango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olympic controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olympic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sterben Olympic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Crunch! Orangotango slams his shin into Olympic's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympic throws a head kick but Orangotango moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olympic.
Olympic takes one to the chin there.
Olympic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orangotango as he avoids it easily.
Marcelo Orangotango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterben Olympic.
Olympic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Orangotango.
Orangotango misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Orangotango.
Orangotango tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orangotango keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olympic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orangotango as he avoids it easily.
Marcelo Orangotango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orangotango scores with a jab to the head.
Olympic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orangotango is fending him off so far but Olympic persists. Nope, Orangotango circles away and we're back to standing.
Orangotango scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Orangotango fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olympic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orangotango lands a nice hook to Olympic's body. Olympic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orangotango throws a sloppy head kick and Olympic moves out of range easily.
Orangotango with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orangotango tries to clinch but Olympic is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orangotango lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olympic takes a step back to recover.
Orangotango throws a sloppy head kick and Olympic moves out of range easily.
Sterben Olympic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orangotango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Marcelo Orangotango.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orangotango, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcelo Orangotango!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Orangotango thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grape Ape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Cruz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grape Ape!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ape wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ape sprawls well. Ape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cruz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ape throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ape off to one side.
Ape shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ape's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ape has a takedown stuffed.
Felipe Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grape Ape.
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Cruz.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Ape stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape wants to clinch but Cruz slips to the side
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Ape tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ape tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Ape is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Ape fails to pull guard.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Ape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Ape has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ape has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ape is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cruz shrugs it off.
Cruz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ape wants to stand but Cruz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ape trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ape working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ape unloading with bombs!
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ape swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cruz is now in Ape's guard. A big mistake from Ape there, giving up the dominant position!
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ape is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
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!
Ape wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ape is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ape.
Ape thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grape Ape dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Ape in a clinch.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz lands an elbow that stopped Ape in his tracks for a moment.
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ape preventing the sweep.
Ape is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ape on the ground.
Ape looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ape manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ape lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grape Ape has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ape trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to hold on but Ape pushes him away.
Ape is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Ape gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ape scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
Ape is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ape working for a submission but Cruz is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Ape is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ape lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cruz hang on?
Ape landing strikes from the mount.
Ape is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ape with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cruz looks a forlorn figure.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz tries to hold on but Ape pushes him away.
Ape in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ape punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ape.
Ape working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is in no mood to give up.
Ape trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ape has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is holding on tight.
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ape.
BOOM! Ape connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ape wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grape Ape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ape fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Ape wants to clinch but Cruz slips to the side
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz has Ape pressed against the cage.
Ape tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Ape with that takedown attempt.
Felipe Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grape Ape.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ape counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz clinches.
Cruz jumps guard and drags Ape to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ape trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ape wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ape trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Grape Ape was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ape which made him look bad.
Ape shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Ape keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Felipe Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Ape drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ape tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Cruz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cruz lands an elbow inside that Ape shrugs off.
Ape is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz stalls.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Ape keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ape scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Ape shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz leaves Ape with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ape shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ape is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz stalls.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Ape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ape 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grape Ape!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Una Kemeameahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemeameahu's entrance music is Ride of the Valkryes. A fine choice. Lopez has chosen Desabafo as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Una Kemeameahu!
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, Gene Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemeameahu tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kemeameahu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Kemeameahu persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez swings for the body but Kemeameahu moves out of range.
Kemeameahu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Kemeameahu wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez clobbers Kemeameahu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez.
It looks like Una Kemeameahu has been cut.
Kemeameahu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kemeameahu back to the cage. Lopez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kemeameahu shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez swings for the body but Kemeameahu moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemeameahu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kemeameahu is working to tighten is grip on Lopez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lopez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kemeameahu is really squeezing tight and eventually Lopez passes out! Kemeameahu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Una Kemeameahu!
A very excited looking Una Kemeameahu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spox Beard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spock's Beard - The Great Nothing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spox Beard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Paulo Antonio has been cut.
Beard pushes off an throws an elbow but Antonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Beard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beard lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Antonio's brow.
Beard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Antonio blocks an elbow strike from Beard.
Beard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Antonio's defenses.
Antonio tries to break the clinch but Beard is controlling the position.
Antonio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beard throws an elbow that misses.
Antonio is working for takedown but Beard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beard lands a damaging elbow.
Beard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Antonio's defenses.
That has opened up Paulo Antonio's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Beard lands an elbow inside that Antonio shrugs off.
Beard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Beard prevents the takedown attempt.
Spox Beard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Antonio.
Beard lands a nice elbow.
Antonio is rocked!
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio is still on wobbly legs! Can Beard finish him?
Beard pushes off an throws an elbow but Antonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio avoids the elbow strike from Beard, against the cage.
Antonio dodges an elbow strike from Beard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beard throws an elbow but misses.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio dodges an elbow strike from Beard.
Antonio blocks the elbow strike.
Beard throws an elbow but it misses.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Antonio's brow.
Antonio blocks the elbow strike.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Antonio blocks an elbow strike from Beard.
Beard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beard throws an elbow but misses.
Antonio blocks the elbow strike.
Beard pushes off an throws an elbow but Antonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Antonio blocks an elbow strike from Beard.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
Beard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beard throws an elbow but it misses.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
Antonio avoids the elbow strike from Beard, against the cage.
Beard pushes off an throws an elbow but Antonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio blocks an elbow strike.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Antonio blocks an elbow strike.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Beard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Antonio dodges an elbow strike from Beard.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Antonio dodges an elbow strike from Beard.
Beard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Antonio blocks the elbow strike.
Antonio blocks an elbow strike from Beard.
Beard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beard throws an elbow but misses.
Beard pushes off an throws an elbow but Antonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Antonio's brow.
Beard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
Antonio avoids the elbow strike from Beard, against the cage.
Beard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beard throws an elbow but misses.
Beard pushes off an throws an elbow but Antonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beard throws an elbow that misses.
Beard is breathing heavily.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Beard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beard throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beard throws an elbow but misses.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beard throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beard throws an elbow but misses.
Beard throws an elbow but it misses.
Beard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Antonio avoids the elbow strike from Beard, against the cage.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio blocks an elbow strike from Beard.
Beard throws an elbow but it misses.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio blocks the elbow strike.
Antonio seems to have recovered his senses.
Antonio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Antonio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Antonio wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio avoids the elbow strike from Beard, against the cage.
Beard lands an elbow inside.
Beard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Antonio tries to score a body lock takedown but Beard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beard lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beard.
Antonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Beard.
Antonio wants a takedown but no success here.
Beard lands an elbow inside.
Antonio has Beard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio blocks the elbow strike.
Antonio is trying to break the clinch but Beard is controlling him.
Antonio tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Antonio dodges an elbow strike from Beard.
Beard misses with an elbow over the top.
Beard gets underhooks to prevent Antonio's takedown attempt.
Beard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Antonio is trying to drag Beard to the mat but Beard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beard pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Antonio! Beard unloads with more strikes and Antonio sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spox Beard!
Spox Beard retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Spox Beard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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