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GPG 26: Bronson vs Future PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Una Kemeameahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemeameahu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ride of the Valkryes. Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nirvana-Come as You Are. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titan Law!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemeameahu takes one on the button.
Kemeameahu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kemeameahu dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Kemeameahu's head and hops out.
Kemeameahu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Law circles away.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Law lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown by Kemeameahu or perhaps it was just good defense by Law which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Una Kemeameahu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemeameahu shoots in and drives through. Law sprawls well.
Kemeameahu stuffs the takedown.
Law lands a jab to the nose.
Kemeameahu wants to clinch.
Kemeameahu misses with a double jab.
Kemeameahu gets a double leg takedown into Law's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kemeameahu wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the 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!
Kemeameahu passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kemeameahu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kemeameahu trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it.
Kemeameahu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kemeameahu is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kemeameahu thows a huge punch but Law dodges it nicely.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kemeameahu pulls his head out easily.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemeameahu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu uses his free foot to push down on Law's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Law.
Kemeameahu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Law taking shots to the head.
Law sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemeameahu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Law is just riding it out for now. Kemeameahu eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kemeameahu tries to pass to full mount but Law defends it.
Kemeameahu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu 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.
Law slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kemeameahu trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemeameahu advances position into side control!
Kemeameahu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Law knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kemeameahu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Kemeameahu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Law is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu gets to mount! Law was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Poor strikes thrown by Kemeameahu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Law is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kemeameahu working for a submission but Law is keeping him at bay.
Kemeameahu trying to control but Law is having none of it.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kemeameahu pulls his head out easily.
Kemeameahu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Law is just riding it out for now. Kemeameahu eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Una Kemeameahu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kemeameahu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Law is fending him off so far but Kemeameahu persists. Nope, Law circles away and we're back to standing.
Law with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Titan Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kemeameahu is defended easily by Law.
Kemeameahu instigates a clinch.
Law tries to pull guard but Kemeameahu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kemeameahu looking to throw knees to the head but Law is blocking nicely.
Kemeameahu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Una Kemeameahu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law tries to pull guard but Kemeameahu won't allow it.
Kemeameahu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Law tries to break free but Kemeameahu pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law scores with a sloppy right hand. Kemeameahu should have avoided that one.
Kemeameahu tries for a takedown but Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kemeameahu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kemeameahu clinches up against the cage.
Law pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemeameahu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kemeameahu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kemeameahu has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Kemeameahu tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard.
Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemeameahu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kemeameahu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kemeameahu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kemeameahu wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Kemeameahu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemeameahu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kemeameahu defends well.
Law keeping moving, preventing Kemeameahu from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemeameahu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kemeameahu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemeameahu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Law manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemeameahu.
Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Kemeameahu.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Kemeameahu thows a huge punch but Law dodges it nicely.
Kemeameahu wants to free his trapped foot but Law is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Law doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kemeameahu.
Una Kemeameahu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kemeameahu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Law defending well though.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Kemeameahu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kemeameahu throwing shots but Law is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemeameahu is working for a submission of some sort.
Kemeameahu throwing shots but Law is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Una Kemeameahu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Law throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemeameahu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemeameahu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kemeameahu lands in his opponent's guard.
Law is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kemeameahu defends well.
Kemeameahu forces his way into half guard.
Kemeameahu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Law defends it well.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kemeameahu is trying to control. Law wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kemeameahu.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
Kemeameahu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Law's head.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kemeameahu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kemeameahu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Law defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kemeameahu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu with good strikes from the mount here!
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kemeameahu landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Kemeameahu unloads with some shots from mount but Law bucks and avoids them well.
Kemeameahu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kemeameahu wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
Law takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kemeameahu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
Law sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Kemeameahu seems to be looking for submissions.
Una Kemeameahu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kemeameahu passes to side control.
Kemeameahu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Law's shoulder. That is not cool.
Law manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law looking for submissions off his back.
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Law is staying active underneath Kemeameahu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law actively working from the bottom here.
Titan Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kemeameahu in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Una Kemeameahu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kemeameahu, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Una Kemeameahu!
A relieved looking Una Kemeameahu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maicon Lemos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladyslav Movlyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Movlyanov's choice of entrance music: Anxiety - Black Eyed Peas. Maicon Lemos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Maicon Lemos!
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, Vladyslav Movlyanov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Movlyanov tries to avoid it but Lemos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Movlyanov to the ground. Movlyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lemos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Movlyanov tries to avoid it but Lemos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Movlyanov to the ground. Movlyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lemos forces Movlyanov back against the cage and clinches.
Movlyanov trying to control the position but instead, Lemos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Movlyanov into the cage.
Movlyanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Movlyanov tries to sprawl but Lemos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Movlyanov is concentrating on defense, preventing Lemos from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Movlyanov defending well though.
Movlyanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemos is working away from the top position though.
Lemos wants to control but Movlyanov is keeping him busy.
Movlyanov tries to get to full guard but Lemos has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemos throwing shots but Movlyanov is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Lemos.
Movlyanov wants to control but Lemos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Movlyanov wants to get back to full guard.
Lemos is looking to take a break and control but Movlyanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemos working over Movlyanov with some ground and pound. Movlyanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lemos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemos throwing shots but Movlyanov is blocking nicely.
Lemos prevents Movlyanov from improving his position.
Lemos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Movlyanov's head.
Lemos prevents Movlyanov from improving his position.
Lemos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lemos lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Movlyanov wants to control but Lemos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemos controlling the action here.
Lemos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lemos slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Movlyanov is looking to control Lemos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Movlyanov avoid being mounted?
Lemos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Movlyanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemos.
Movlyanov wants to control but Lemos is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Movlyanov taking some punishment here, with Lemos in his half guard.
Lemos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Movlyanov is pressing down on Lemos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Movlyanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lemos 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.
Maicon Lemos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Movlyanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lemos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Movlyanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Movlyanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lemos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Movlyanov throws a right and a left that Lemos avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemos instigates a clinch.
Movlyanov trying to stall but Lemos improves his position.
Movlyanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Movlyanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Movlyanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Movlyanov fails to land.
Movlyanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemos backwards.
Movlyanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lemos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Movlyanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maicon Lemos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Movlyanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Movlyanov as the two fighters clinch.
Lemos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Movlyanov smiles and moves away.
Movlyanov misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Movlyanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Movlyanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemos controls his hands.
Movlyanov stalling in the clinch but Lemos improves position.
Movlyanov has Lemos pressed against the cage.
Lemos is looking for a takedown.
Lemos decides to pull guard.
Movlyanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Movlyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maicon Lemos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vladyslav Movlyanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lemos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Movlyanov!
Movlyanov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Movlyanov can't escape the position.
Movlyanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Movlyanov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lemos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemos unloads with some shots from mount but Movlyanov bucks and avoids them well.
Lemos tries to push Movlyanov's head away but Movlyanov is holding on tight.
Lemos wants to control the pace but Movlyanov is squirming around nicely.
Lemos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemos avoids the attempt from Movlyanov to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladyslav Movlyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lemos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Movlyanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemos moves into range and clinches up with Movlyanov.
Lemos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Lemos.
Lemos instigates a clinch.
Lemos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Movlyanov smiles and moves away.
Maicon Lemos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemos looks for a takedown but Movlyanov sprawls well.
Movlyanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lemos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Movlyanov's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Movlyanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Movlyanov pulls Lemos in close to prevent any damage.
Movlyanov wants to sweep here but Lemos controlling him for the moment.
Lemos trying to control but Movlyanov is working from the bottom.
Lemos working some strikes from top position.
Lemos wants to control from the top but Movlyanov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maicon Lemos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Lemos.
Lemos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Movlyanov tries to avoid it but Lemos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Movlyanov to the ground. Movlyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maicon Lemos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Movlyanov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Movlyanov struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemos looking to control but instead Movlyanov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Movlyanov is trying to control but can't.
Lemos throwing shots but Movlyanov is blocking nicely.
Movlyanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lemos preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemos passes Movlyanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lemos is thwarting Movlyanov's attempts to control the position.
Lemos trying to control the action but Movlyanov is working from the bottom.
Lemos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maicon Lemos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lemos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maicon Lemos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Away comes to the cage accompanied by Rude Boy Dreams. The key to victory for Maubee Away has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
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, Brock Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Away gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrestler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Away won't be happy with that.
Away being controlled for a moment.
Away tries to escape but Wrestler is in control.
Wrestler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Away's shoulder. That is not cool.
Away is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wrestler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Away prevents Wrestler from improving position.
Away is trying to improve his position.
Away is trying to escape the position but Wrestler is controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Wrestler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Away has his takedown stuffed
and Wrestler counters with a single leg into guard. Away didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Away has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wrestler should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Away has tightened it up now! Wrestler should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maubee Away!
Maubee Away thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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23
177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Riley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riley scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Chris Riley has been cut.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. Matos moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matos, as that shot connected.
Matos clobbers Riley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riley cracks Matos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riley.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The strikes coming from Riley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Riley prevents Matos from escaping the position.
Riley controlling the position from side mount.
Matos wants to get back to his feet.
Riley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riley is looking to take a break and control but Matos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Riley scores with a takedown into Matos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley stops Matos from standing up.
Matos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matos is looking to stand back up but Riley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matos.
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Matos defends the submission attempt.
Riley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matos is trying to stand.
Matos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matos tries to get out of the position.
Riley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Riley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Riley might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Riley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Riley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley controlling from the full mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A nice elbow there by Riley.
Riley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matos really wants to buck Riley off and get back to his feet.
Riley content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Matos really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Matos is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Riley controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Matos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley with the ground and pound from mount.
Riley with the ground and pound from mount.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Riley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley gets a takedown into half guard.
Matos wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chris Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matos is trying to stand.
Riley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Riley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matos enables Riley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riley stops Matos from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley scoring with some ground and pound.
Riley stops Matos from standing up.
Riley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riley prevents Matos from getting back to his feet.
Riley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riley prevents Matos from getting back to his feet.
Riley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matos wants to stand and escape but Riley is having none of it.
Riley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Riley misses.
Riley throws a lazy right hand but Matos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Matos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matos wants to get back to his feet.
Riley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Riley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matos lands with a straight right. Riley didn't see that one coming.
Riley fails with the takedown.
Charles Matos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Riley.
Matos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riley under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matos sprawls well. Matos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matos with a nice cross.
Riley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matos but Matos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matos swinging wildly here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riley.
Riley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matos to see if he's OK.
Riley controlling the position.
Matos tries to escape but Riley is in control.
Riley controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control the position but Matos is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matos wants to get back to his feet but Riley drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Riley working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matos keeps working.
Riley controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Riley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Riley feints and as Matos raises his hands in defense, Riley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matos is looking to stand up but Riley isn't so interested in that idea.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Matos wants to stand and escape but Riley is having none of it.
Riley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matos wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matos stuffs the takedown.
Riley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matos did well to prevent Riley getting side control.
Riley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos is trying to stand.
Well, if Riley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Riley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice combination there by Matos.
Charles Matos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley takes a swing at Matos's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matos.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Matos slips a straight right by Riley.
Decent striking displayed by Matos there.
That has opened up Chris Riley's cut even more.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley dives in and scores a takedown into Matos's guard.
Matos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control from the top but Matos keeps moving.
Riley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chris Riley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Riley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matos gets caught napping as Riley dives in and scores a takedown. Matos manages to retain guard.
Riley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matos wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matos fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Charles Matos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Matos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Riley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riley shoots in but Matos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charles Matos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Matos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Riley seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matos wants to get back to his feet.
Riley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Riley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Matos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley throws a looping overhand right but Matos ducks down to avoid it.
Matos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley gets the takedown into side control.
Matos trying to remain calm as Riley controls from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles Matos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Riley!
After winning the bout, Chris Riley 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by So long and thanks for all the fish. The crowd seem to be enjoying Future's choice of entrance music: Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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163 lbs
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27
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Future!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Future looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson clobbers Future with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Future throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Future's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like John Future has been cut.
Future wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Future counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Future tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Future is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future with a hook.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Future counters with a three punch combo that has Bronson backing up. Bronson nods at Future to acknowledge the strikes.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Future sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Future.
Bronson throws a hook but Future blocks it.
Future fails with an attempt to clinch.
Future bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Future misses.
Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Future throws a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Future lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Jab from Bronson.
Future blocks a jab.
Future throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Future tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Future.
Future throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Future misses with a looping left.
Future throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Future defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson swings for the body but Future moves out of range.
Future loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson slips a straight right by Future.
Future throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Future's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson slips under a jab from Future.
Decent striking displayed by Bronson there.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Future is just out of range.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Future.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Future walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Future.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Future feints and then cracks Bronson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronson down.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Future.
Future tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Future moved out of range.
Future throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson slips under a jab from Future.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Future tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Future moves away from the strike by Bronson.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Future rushes Bronson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Future throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Future pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Future tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Future has managed to clinch.
Future prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
Future has Bronson pressed against the cage, preventing Bronson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Future to work.
Future lands a nice elbow.
Future with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Future is pushing Bronson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Future lands a damaging elbow.
Bronson is trying to push Future away but Future has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bronson tries to break the clinch but Future is controlling the position.
Bronson avoids the elbow strike from Future, against the cage.
Future stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson managing to block the knees to the body from Future.
Bronson blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Future's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Future wants to clinch
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Future scores with a jab.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bronson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Future darts in and clinches Bronson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bronson avoids a wild elbow strike from Future.
Future is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bronson is trying to break free.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Future is just out of range.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Future slips a jab from Bronson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future jabs Bronson right on the nose. Bronson blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Future defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Future throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Future slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson works over Future's head and body with a nice combination.
Future is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Future moves into range and clinches up with Bronson.
Future comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Future lands an elbow that stopped Bronson in his tracks for a moment.
Bronson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bronson as Future tries to tie him up.
Bronson dodges an elbow strike from Future.
Future will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bronson up against the cage.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Future keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronson's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson blocks an elbow strike from Future.
Future keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Verdmont Bronson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John Future's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Future avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson throws a jab when Future was well out of range.
Verdmont Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson misses the jab.
Future looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Future throws a big shot that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bronson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson blocks the elbow strike.
Future lands an elbow just above Bronson 's eye.
Future looking to slow down the pace here.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Future.
Future slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Future counters with a right hand to the body.
Future tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Future moves away.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson with a jab.
Future takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Bronson.
Future gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Future pushes off an throws an elbow but Bronson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bronson. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Future misses with a hook.
Future tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Future has time to react.
Future throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Future takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson misses with a jab to the body
and Future counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Future displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Future misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Future on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Verdmont Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Future's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Future fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Future.
Future tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson throws a hook but Future blocks it.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Future's body. Future takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Future avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Future missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Future counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Future throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson digs a good hook to Future's body.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Future knows he should have avoided that one.
Future throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Future moves to clinch but Bronson breaks away
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Future tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Future moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Future uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson throws a body punch but Future moves out of range.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bronson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Future throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Future throws a leg kick that misses.
Future throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Future slips under a jab.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Future.
Future clinches up with Bronson and pushes him back against the cage.
Future looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Future throws an elbow that misses.
Bronson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Future is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronson is defending well for now.
Future tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Future tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Future uses good head movement to avoid it.
Future tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Future blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verdmont Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronson 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Verdmont Bronson!
Verdmont Bronson retains his lightweight title!
Verdmont Bronson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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