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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Copello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication. Copello has chosen Por una cabeza - Carlos Gardel as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Copello!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copello misses with an uppercut. Ijima saw that one coming.
Ijima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ijima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Copello did well to prevent Ijima getting side control.
Ijima is trying to work for a kimura but Copello is defending well.
Ijima is trying for a kimura here. Copello looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ijima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichi Ijima!
A victorious Ichi Ijima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Kade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Kade told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kade!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kade moves away.
Kade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kade rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kade.
Kade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oliveira tries to break free but Kade pushes him back against the ropes.
Kade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kade throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Kade tries to clinch
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kade tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Kade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Kade throws knees to the body.
Kade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
Kade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
Oliveira has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kade regains guard immediately.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oliveira prevents Kade from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira won't allow Kade to sweep him here.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliveira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliveira is in close to Kade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Kade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kade wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Kade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Kade!
Oliveira trying to strike off his back.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Kade defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Kade controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kade puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Oliveira moves into full guard.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kade wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kade wants to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kade's guard now.
Oliveira trying to control but Kade is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oliveira landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira postures up in Kade's guard and throws a big left but Kade blocks it.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliveira won't allow Kade to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Kade has wrist control.
Kade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
Kade is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Oliveira throwing shots but Kade is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Kade's temple.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Kade defends it.
Kade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Kade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kade is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kade is trying to stand.
Kade is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Kade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kade pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Kade is defending well.
Oliveira working Kade over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Thiago Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kade pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
Oliveira trying to control from Kade's half guard. Kade has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira distracts Kade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Kade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Kade defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Kade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kade tries to clinch up.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kade can do to turn this around?
Oliveira avoids a kick to the body.
Kade tries to clinch up.
Kade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Kade is a slippery customer.
Kade trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira landing punches.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
Kade is rocked!
Kade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oooh a big shot lands for Oliveira! Kade is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago Oliveira!
Thiago Oliveira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ralph Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Mullen
and Diaz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mullen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mullen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Mullen misses
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Mullen.
Diaz tries to circle away but Mullen has him pinned against the ropes.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Mullen keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Mullen has the dominant position.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mullen misses with an elbow strike.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Mullen.
Mullen has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mullen has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mullen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Mullen has double underhooks.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Diaz avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mullen pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Mullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullen counters by clinching up.
Diaz tries to circle away but Mullen has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Mullen.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Mullen.
Mullen with a knee to the head.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is trying to push Mullen away but Mullen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Mullen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mullen back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Steve Mullen has been cut.
Mullen looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Ralph Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Mullen moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mullen is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mullen throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Mullen moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Mullen saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Mullen misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mullen is rocked!
That has opened up Steve Mullen's cut even more.
Mullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mullen throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Mullen pushes Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Mullen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mullen has him pressed against the ropes.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Mullen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz is trying to push Mullen away but Mullen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Mullen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Mullen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mullen slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Mullen ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Mullen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mullen takes a step back to recover.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mullen slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Mullen counters with a solid body kick.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz looks to throw a body kick
and Mullen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mullen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mullen moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz tries to break free but Mullen pushes him back against the ropes.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Mullen keeps him there for the moment.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve Mullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Mullen has double underhooks.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Mullen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mullen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Ralph Diaz!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Ralph Diaz!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Ralph Diaz!
Ralph Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Ralph Diaz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagara Sanosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sagara Sanosuke!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanosuke. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanosuke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanosuke looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Sanosuke just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanosuke tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Sanosuke misses with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a hook
and Sanosuke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Brown.
Sanosuke just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanosuke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanosuke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanosuke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanosuke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanosuke misses with a head kick.
Sanosuke blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanosuke finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a one two! Sanosuke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanosuke in the body.
Brown stuns Sanosuke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanosuke avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke scores with a leg kick.
Sanosuke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanosuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Sanosuke connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanosuke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Sanosuke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanosuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Sanosuke pushes Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sanosuke pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Sanosuke misses with a body punch.
Sanosuke prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Sanosuke pushes him back against the ropes.
Sanosuke is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanosuke has his back to the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown is looking to control Sanosuke's arms but Sanosuke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the ropes.
Brown can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanosuke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanosuke circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanosuke throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Sanosuke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanosuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Sanosuke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanosuke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanosuke. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Nice body punch from Sanosuke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown takes a swing at Sanosuke's ribcage but misses.
Sanosuke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanosuke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanosuke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanosuke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanosuke throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Sanosuke does no damage.
Sanosuke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanosuke misses with a double jab.
Brown lands with a straight right. Sanosuke didn't see that one coming.
Sanosuke throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanosuke misses with a hook.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanosuke misses with a jab to the body
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanosuke misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanosuke.
Brown throws a body punch but Sanosuke moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Sanosuke's head but Sanosuke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanosuke, as that shot connected.
Sanosuke slips a jab from Brown.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown takes a swing at Sanosuke's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Sanosuke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sagara Sanosuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Sanosuke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Sanosuke backing up. Sanosuke nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanosuke misses the shot to the body.
Brown lands a front kick.
That kick from Brown tenderised Sanosuke's leg. Sanosuke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanosuke. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanosuke avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Sanosuke moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanosuke moves away.
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!
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown lands a jab to Sanosuke's midsection.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanosuke is just out of range.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanosuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Sanosuke there.
Sanosuke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanosuke throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sanosuke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanosuke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanosuke - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanosuke. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanosuke lands a body shot.
Sanosuke lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Sanosuke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanosuke is looking to land body kicks.
Sanosuke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanosuke tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanosuke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanosuke with a jab.
Sanosuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke lands a head kick!
Sanosuke lands a head kick!
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Sanosuke looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Sanosuke moves out of range as Brown strikes.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Sanosuke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown slips a straight right by Sanosuke.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanosuke digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanosuke moves away.
Sanosuke misses with the combination.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown connects with the punch.
Sanosuke connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanosuke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanosuke digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Sanosuke misses with a double jab.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanosuke just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanosuke misses with a looping right.
Sanosuke blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanosuke avoids the body shot from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown takes a swing at Sanosuke's ribcage but misses.
Brown blocks a head kick by Sanosuke.
Nice body kick from Sanosuke.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sanosuke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanosuke.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanosuke throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the ropes.
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!
Sanosuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanosuke has Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Joseph Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanosuke into the ropes.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanosuke looking to stall.
Brown tries to circle away but Sanosuke has him pinned against the ropes.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but Sanosuke blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanosuke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanosuke.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanosuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanosuke wants to stall.
Sanosuke scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanosuke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Sanosuke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Sanosuke throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanosuke.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanosuke scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Sagara Sanosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanosuke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanosuke tries to land a body kick
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sagara Sanosuke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanosuke scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sagara Sanosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanosuke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Sagara Sanosuke!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Sagara Sanosuke!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Sagara Sanosuke!
Sagara Sanosuke wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Sagara Sanosuke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barney Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manga Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
152 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Sumner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manga Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumner swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Sumner misses its intended target.
Rosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Sumner misses.
A jab lands there for Sumner.
Rosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sumner has Rosa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sumner lands a left hand.
Rosa wants a takedown.
Rosa looking to slow down the pace here.
Sumner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sumner lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sumner lands with a light punch inside.
Rosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sumner prevents it.
Sumner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rosa wants a takedown.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manga Rosa.
A short left from Sumner.
Rosa is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Sumner.
Rosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Sumner finish him?
Rosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sumner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Sumner slows down the pace here.
Sumner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosa backwards.
Rosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rosa is trying to drag Sumner to the mat but Sumner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Come on Rosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa takes a shot to the head.
Sumner lands a right hand.
A short left from Sumner.
Rosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sumner is defending well.
Rosa goes for a takedown attempt but Sumner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sumner cracks Rosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumner.
Rosa is trying to drag Sumner to the mat but Sumner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sumner is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner stops a takedown attempt from Rosa.
Sumner is stalling here.
Sumner gets through Rosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sumner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosa looking to stall.
Sumner lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rosa to his knees! Sumner keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Sumner!
A relieved looking Barney Sumner 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the ring accompanied by Holy Diver - Dio. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Power White was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Power White!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu blocks a head kick by White.
Kossu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kossu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Kossu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kossu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kossu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Kossu eventually gives up the hold.
White is looking for a sweep. Kossu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White won't allow Kossu to pass to mount.
Kossu is working hard here to advance position.
Kossu looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Kossu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White trying to control the position here.
White is trying to keep Kossu in close.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kossu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kossu wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Kossu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kossu wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Power White has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kossu scores with a takedown into White's guard.
Kossu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White keeping full guard, as Kossu tries to pass.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kossu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kossu is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White keeping full guard, as Kossu tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White working a defensive guard here.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kossu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
White keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Power White was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kossu blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Kossu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.
A cross from White lands.
Kossu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Power White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Kossu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White throws a body kick that misses.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kossu's calf.
Kossu looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Kossu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kossu swinging wildly here.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kossu to counter with a crisp jab.
White lands a jab to the head.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kossu is able to avoid easily.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White tries to land a leg kick but Kossu saw it coming and moves away.
White wants to slow Kossu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kossu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
White throws a hook to the side of Kossu's head but Kossu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kossu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by White.
Kossu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kossu advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kossu tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
Kossu scores with a jab.
White scores with a punch to the head.
White throws out a leg kick but Kossu moves out of range and White only half commits.
Kossu checks the leg kick.
Kossu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by White.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
Kossu moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kossu blocks the low kick.
White misses with a leg kick
and Kossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
A jab lands there for Kossu.
Kossu tries a low kick but White avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kossu lands with a right hand.
White tries to score with a low kick but Kossu moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. White catches Kossu right on the button with a cross.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kossu.
Kossu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kossu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kossu wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Kossu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kossu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Kossu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White tries to roll over but Kossu keeps him under control.
Kossu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kossu thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
White trying to control here.
White is not content to let Kossu control the position.
White won't allow Kossu to pass to mount.
Kossu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kossu wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kossu.
Kossu trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White wants to control but Kossu is keeping busy.
Kossu thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
White tries to roll over but Kossu keeps him under control.
White is trying to maintain the position but Kossu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kossu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kossu is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Kossu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kossu 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu trying to control but White is having none of it.
Kossu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kossu.
White taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White tries to hold on but Kossu postures up.
Kossu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can White hang on?
White is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Kossu! White is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Litran Kossu!
After winning the bout, Litran Kossu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogelio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogelio Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Panzram!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panzram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Panzram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panzram moves away.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panzram.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Panzram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez feints and as Panzram raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panzram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Panzram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panzram is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panzram scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzram is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panzram takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panzram misses with a head shot. Rodriguez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Panzram is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Panzram preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panzram throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Panzram stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panzram accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panzram lands a couple of digs.
Panzram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panzram looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panzram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzram stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Panzram missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panzram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriguez's guard.
Panzram lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Panzram is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Panzram thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzram throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panzram throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panzram is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Panzram unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panzram lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodriguez hang on?
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panzram lands a heavy elbow.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Panzram postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rodriguez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Panzram and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Panzram!
An out of breath Carl Panzram thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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