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UVT 174: LeBlanc vs Azh PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Camoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camoes has chosen One Love by BLUE as his entrance music. Donnie Mizrahi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Camoes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoes misses with a right hand
and Mizrahi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camoes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Fabricio Camoes has been cut.
Camoes throws a hook to the side of Mizrahi's head but Mizrahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mizrahi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camoes is trying to force a seperation but Mizrahi has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mizrahi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Camoes.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
Camoes tries to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling the position.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Camoes blocks it.
Mizrahi has Camoes pressed against the cage, preventing Camoes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Camoes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Camoes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camoes tries to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling the position.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
Camoes misses with a punch on the inside.
Camoes digs a right hand into Mizrahi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizrahi's gas tank.
Camoes pushes Mizrahi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camoes tries to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling the position.
Mizrahi keeps control of Camoes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mizrahi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camoes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Camoes on the inside.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Camoes working hard to break the clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Camoes working aggressively here.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi has Camoes pressed against the cage, preventing Camoes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camoes manages to break the clinch.
Mizrahi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi moves out of range of the strikes.
Camoes cracks Mizrahi with a good jab.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camoes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mizrahi moves forwards but Camoes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mizrahi throws a good cross that connects.
Camoes dives in and grabs Mizrahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mizrahi pushes down on Camoes's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Mizrahi.
Camoes works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camoes.
Camoes misses with an uppercut
and Mizrahi counters with a stiff right hand.
Camoes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camoes misses with a combination
and Mizrahi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi keeps control of Camoes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camoes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Camoes breaks from the clinch.
Camoes misses the shot to the body.
Camoes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mizrahi quickly recovers to half guard.
Camoes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mizrahi wants to get back to full guard.
Camoes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoes is trying to control. Mizrahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camoes thows a huge punch but Mizrahi dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoes is just content to waste time from the top position. Mizrahi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizrahi wants to sweep here but Camoes controlling him for the moment.
Camoes looking to sit in guard and control but Mizrahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Camoes looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Camoes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Camoes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Camoes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mizrahi slips under a jab.
Mizrahi throws a body punch but Camoes moves out of range.
Camoes misses with a wild body shot.
Camoes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Camoes lands in his opponent's guard.
Mizrahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camoes.
Camoes throws a strike but Mizrahi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Camoes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mizrahi is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camoes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camoes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camoes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mizrahi is one step ahead there.
Camoes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camoes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mizrahi is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camoes wants to sweep here but Mizrahi controlling him for the moment.
Camoes working for submissions but it's allowed Mizrahi to get to half guard.
Camoes manages to get to full guard.
Camoes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camoes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camoes with the ground and pound from mount.
Camoes throws some wild stikes that Mizrahi manages to avoid easily.
Camoes looking to finish with strikes here!
Camoes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camoes tries to control but Mizrahi wriggling away.
Camoes lands a heavy elbow.
Camoes looking to finish with strikes here!
Camoes goes for an armbar but Mizrahi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camoes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mizrahi!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Camoes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Camoes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Camoes misses with a combination
and Mizrahi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mizrahi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camoes is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage.
Camoes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Camoes blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Camoes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camoes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mizrahi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camoes backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camoes breaks from the clinch.
Mizrahi slips under a jab.
Camoes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Camoes.
Camoes misses with a right hand
and Mizrahi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mizrahi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camoes backwards.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camoes is rocked!
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Camoes blocks it.
Camoes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mizrahi finish him?
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camoes's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camoes as Mizrahi tries to tie him up.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Camoes is blocking nicely.
Camoes avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Camoes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Camoes blocks with his arms.
Camoes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mizrahi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camoes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camoes misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi is struggling to control the position.
Camoes trying to stall but Mizrahi improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi looking to stall.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mizrahi works on Camoes's body with a couple of short punches.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camoes is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Mizrahi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Camoes blocks it.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Camoes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mizrahi is stalling here.
Camoes can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Mizrahi has Camoes pushed against the cage.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camoes is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donnie Mizrahi.
Mizrahi slips under a jab from Camoes.
Donnie Mizrahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camoes shoots for a double leg takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well. He's pushed Camoes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camoes scores with a shot to the body.
Mizrahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camoes.
Camoes seems to have recovered his senses.
Camoes shoots in for a double leg but Mizrahi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Camoes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mizrahi's half guard.
Camoes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camoes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mizrahi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camoes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mizrahi defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is looking to control Camoes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mizrahi avoid being mounted?
Mizrahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fabricio Camoes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camoes looks to land a strike but Mizrahi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mizrahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mizrahi keeping full guard, as Camoes tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Camoes from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camoes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Camoes!
After the fight, Fabricio Camoes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lassi Lambada!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambada throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Spencer throws a hook to the side of Lambada's head but Lambada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lambada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Lassi Lambada has been cut.
Lambada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spencer was covering up waiting for the punch and Lambada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lambada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lambada.
Lambada forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.
Lambada misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lambada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spencer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spencer backs up against the cage.
Lambada throws a big shot that misses.
Lambada moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lambada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lambada looking to score a takedown here. Spencer is defending well but Lambada drives through and ends up in Spencer's guard.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambada trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Lambada is proving a slippery customer.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lambada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambada trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spencer is looking to stand up but Lambada isn't so interested in that idea.
Lambada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lambada wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Spencer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lambada defends it easily.
Spencer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lambada uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom here.
Spencer is not content to let Lambada control the position.
Lambada lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lambada just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom here.
Lambada wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom here.
Spencer is not content to let Lambada control the position.
A lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lassi Lambada was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambada.
Lambada lands a really nice looking cross but Spencer seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambada shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense.
Lambada misses with a series of wild punches.
Lambada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spencer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lassi Lambada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lassi Lambada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lambada moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Lambada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lambada throws out the jab.
Lambada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Lambada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
Spencer is looking to sweep but instead, Lambada has passed into half guard.
Spencer is staying active underneath Lambada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spencer is trying to control but can't.
Spencer wants to improve his position but Lambada is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer keeping hold of Lambada's head, controlling as best he can.
Lambada trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lambada pulls his head out easily.
Lambada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spencer is looking to control Lambada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spencer avoid being mounted?
Spencer actively working from the bottom here.
Lambada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to kick Lambada off but Lambada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lambada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lambada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spencer is not content to let Lambada control the position.
Lambada is taking a breather. Spencer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Spencer is looking for a sweep. Lambada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lassi Lambada wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lambada clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer tries to break free but Lambada pushes him back against the cage.
Lambada misses with a punch to the body.
Lambada is working for takedown but Spencer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lambada misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lambada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lambada has picked Spencer up - he's going for a ride! Lambada dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lambada stops Spencer from getting back to his feet.
Lambada takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spencer is looking to control Lambada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spencer avoid being mounted?
Lambada controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lambada drops an elbow to the side of Spencer's head.
Lambada is looking to advance position but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer tries to get to full guard but Lambada has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada trying to mount his opponent but Spencer defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spencer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spencer is looking for a triangle but Lambada pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambada pushing down on Spencer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spencer looking for submissions off his back.
Lambada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lambada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lambada's back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lassi Lambada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lassi Lambada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lambada with a jab.
Lassi Lambada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lambada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lambada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spencer to the mat! Spencer manages to get full guard.
Spencer looking to control.
Lambada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lambada trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambada gets to his feet - Spencer follows without any prompting.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada misses with a body shot.
Lassi Lambada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambada gets a clinch.
Lambada has Spencer pressed against the cage.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lambada tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Lambada back against the cage.
Spencer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lambada is looking for a takedown.
Spencer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lambada.
Lambada is trying to drag Spencer to the mat but Spencer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shawn Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lassi Lambada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Lambada swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambada tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambada misses with some punches.
Lambada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Lambada wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Lambada fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lambada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lambada swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lambada has him pressed against the cage.
Lambada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lambada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spencer tests Lambada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lambada.
Lassi Lambada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lambada misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Lambada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambada.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Lambada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lambada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambada wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spencer wants it to stay on the feet.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lassi Lambada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lambada 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lassi Lambada!
A victorious Lassi Lambada 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Finalizador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dameshek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Finalizador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Dameshek!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dameshek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finalizador throws a punch but it's blocked by Dameshek.
Dameshek works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dameshek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finalizador is looking to stand up but Dameshek isn't so interested in that idea.
Dameshek trying to control but Finalizador is working from the bottom.
Finalizador wants to stand and escape but Dameshek is having none of it.
Dameshek trying to control but Finalizador is working from the bottom.
Dameshek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finalizador is keeping the position for now.
Dameshek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Dameshek hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Finalizador swings for the body but Dameshek moves out of range.
Dameshek drives through with a takedown into Finalizador's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dameshek trying to control but Finalizador is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Finalizador looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dameshek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dameshek looking to pass the guard.
Finalizador trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Finalizador throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dameshek was covering up waiting for the punch and Finalizador finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finalizador wants to pass the guard but Dameshek is keeping the position.
Dameshek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finalizador trying to control the position from guard on top but Dameshek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dameshek keeping full guard, as Finalizador tries to pass.
Dameshek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finalizador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finalizador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dameshek is keeping the position for now.
Finalizador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finalizador preventing the sweep.
Dameshek controlling the position.
Dameshek tries to strike from the bottom.
Dameshek controlling Finalizador's posture.
Dameshek looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Finalizador has picked Dameshek up and slammed him! Dameshek can't keep hold of the triangle and Finalizador manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finalizador stands up and beckons Dameshek to his feet.
Finalizador swats away the attempt to clinch by Dameshek.
Dameshek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dameshek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dameshek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finalizador.
Finalizador dips to his left and cracks Dameshek with an uppercut!
Finalizador misses with a left hand
so Dameshek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dameshek stops Finalizador from standing up.
Dameshek tries to free his leg and advance position but Finalizador is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dameshek prevents Finalizador from getting back to his feet.
Finalizador is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finalizador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dameshek trying to control but Finalizador is working from the bottom.
Dameshek looking to pass the guard.
Dameshek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dameshek trying to control but Finalizador is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Finalizador moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finalizador shoots for a double leg takedown but Dameshek sprawls well. He's pushed Finalizador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finalizador misses the shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dameshek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dameshek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dameshek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dameshek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Finalizador really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dameshek looking for a guillotine from mount but Finalizador is having none of it.
Dameshek is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Finalizador is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dameshek is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finalizador trying to control the position but Dameshek manages to sink in the hooks.
Finalizador is trying to defend against the choke here but Dameshek has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dameshek Tightens the hold and Finalizador taps out furiously! Dameshek displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Dameshek!
Dave Dameshek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Kotaro has chosen Dance Yourself Clean as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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34
140 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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29
139 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshida Kotaro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotaro throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kotaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotaro swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Yoshida Kotaro has been cut.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kotaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kotaro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams cracks Kotaro with an open hand slap.
Kotaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Kotaro moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Kotaro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kotaro is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Williams throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kotaro is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Williams!
After winning the bout, Paul Williams 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil. Kurosaki has chosen Machiavellism - Dir En Grey as his entrance music. Squirtle Blastoise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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24
203 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Blastoise ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blastoise!
Kurosaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blastoise throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blastoise thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.
Blastoise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blastoise shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurosaki tries to sprawl out of it but Blastoise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurosaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blastoise has a takedown stuffed.
Blastoise with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squirtle Blastoise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Blastoise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blastoise will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyo Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blastoise shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki defends it nicely.
Blastoise tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurosaki is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blastoise ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastoise keeps Kurosaki at a distance using the push kick.
Blastoise fails with the takedown.
Blastoise needs to keep his hands up - Kurosaki had a free shot at his head there.
Kurosaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurosaki lands with a good body shot.
Blastoise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
A clash of legs there as Kurosaki blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Blastoise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blastoise will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blastoise closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kurosaki is trying to stand.
Kurosaki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blastoise is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurosaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kurosaki is just riding it out for now. Blastoise eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blastoise. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurosaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blastoise thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurosaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Blastoise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki scores with a jab.
Kurosaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blastoise takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blastoise.
Blastoise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Blastoise was well out of range.
Blastoise feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kurosaki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blastoise jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kurosaki walks away with a smile on his face. Blastoise gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kurosaki tries to bum rush Blastoise with a series of wild strikes but Blastoise uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurosaki throws a nice looking combination but Blastoise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blastoise had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Blastoise lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurosaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blastoise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but Blastoise avoids them all with ease.
Blastoise lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blastoise.
Kurosaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blastoise shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurosaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blastoise ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Blastoise throws a leg kick
and Kurosaki counters with a two punch combo.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but Blastoise avoids them all with ease.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Blastoise moves out of range.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Blastoise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurosaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Blastoise tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
Blastoise blocks a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Kurosaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Blastoise or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurosaki which made him look bad.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Blastoise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blastoise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blastoise.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blastoise creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blastoise wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy.
Blastoise throws a strike aimed at the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Blastoise is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blastoise has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
Blastoise landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee asks Blastoise politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blastoise prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Blastoise crashes against the mat.
Kurosaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kurosaki is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
Kurosaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Blastoise thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blastoise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
Blastoise laying and praying for a moment but Kurosaki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Blastoise lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blastoise trying to pass the guard but Kurosaki defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blastoise looks to land a strike but Kurosaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blastoise is controlling him.
Kurosaki has momentary wrist control but Blastoise slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurosaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Squirtle Blastoise overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurosaki kicks Blastoise off and gets to his feet.
Blastoise tries for a takedown but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyo Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blastoise fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squirtle Blastoise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blastoise.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blastoise's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blastoise scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Blastoise saw that one coming.
Blastoise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blastoise buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Blastoise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Blastoise saw that one coming.
Blastoise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blastoise swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Blastoise shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blastoise's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blastoise misses with a low kick.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blastoise walks into a jab.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Blastoise saw that one coming.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Squirtle Blastoise will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurosaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blastoise slips a jab and a cross from Kurosaki.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blastoise.
Blastoise in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blastoise misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blastoise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
Blastoise prevents Kurosaki from escaping the position.
Kurosaki is not content to let Blastoise control the position.
Kurosaki bucks up and tries to throw Blastoise off but instead Blastoise has got his back!
Kurosaki controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blastoise moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blastoise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blastoise.
Blastoise slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blastoise.
Blastoise shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blastoise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Blastoise blocks it.
Blastoise fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurosaki sprawls well initially but Blastoise persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blastoise prevents Kurosaki from standing back up.
Blastoise is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kurosaki is trying to stand back up but Blastoise is controlling him
Blastoise trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Blastoise scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blastoise works his way into full mount!
Kurosaki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blastoise looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blastoise pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blastoise working for a submission but Kurosaki is keeping him at bay.
Blastoise unloading with bombs!
Blastoise landing strikes from the mount and Kurosaki is in trouble!
Blastoise won't let Kurosaki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Blastoise lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blastoise with good strikes from the mount here!
Blastoise landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blastoise cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blastoise 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.
Kurosaki is trying to stand.
Blastoise punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kurosaki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Blastoise working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kurosaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Blastoise looking to control but Kurosaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kurosaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blastoise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blastoise landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squirtle Blastoise showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blastoise 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squirtle Blastoise!
Our winner, Squirtle Blastoise, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon comes into the arena with Wu Tang Clan - CREAM blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, H Y Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Requina!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon shoots in for a takedown but Requina shows good takedown defense.
Kwon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Requina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwon throws a lazy head kick
and Requina counters with a left and a right that stings Kwon.
Requina attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Requina scores with a hook.
It looks like H Y Kwon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Requina. That's going to slow Kwon down.
Kwon with a poor takedown
and Requina counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Requina.
Requina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Requina on the inside.
Requina looking to stall.
Requina blocks the elbow strike.
Requina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwon backwards.
Requina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina stalls.
Requina throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwon.
Requina throws a head punch that misses.
Kwon tries to land knees in the clinch but Requina avoids the damage to the body.
Kwon tries to pull guard but Requina holds him up against the cage and eventually Kwon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for H Y Kwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Requina on the inside.
Requina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwon is looking to break free of the clinch but Requina has double underhooks.
Requina lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwon backwards.
Kwon avoids a wild elbow strike from Requina.
Requina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Requina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Requina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwon is trying to break the clinch but Requina is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Requina.
Requina dodges an elbow strike from Kwon.
Requina lands a shoulder strike.
Kwon fails to pull guard.
Requina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwon tries to pull guard but Requina forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Requina throws a head punch that misses.
Kwon has had enough of the clinch but Requina keeps him there for the moment.
Requina has Kwon pressed against the cage, preventing Kwon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kwon blocks an uppercut.
Kwon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Requina has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Requina working aggressively here.
Kwon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Requina prevents it.
Kwon is breathing heavily.
Requina gets through Kwon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kwon fails to land.
Requina misses with a punch on the inside.
Requina blocking some punches.
Requina is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Requina to keep the fight standing.
Kwon is trying to pull guard but Requina has him pressed against the cage.
Kwon is trying to push Requina away but Requina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Requina - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Requina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Requina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwon is looking to break free of the clinch but Requina has double underhooks.
Requina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwon backwards.
Kwon pushes off an throws an elbow but Requina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Requina lands with a left to the head.
Kwon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Requina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kwon up against the cage.
Kwon tries to pull guard but Requina forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina lands with a left to the head.
Requina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kwon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwon backwards.
Oh Kwon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Requina dips a shoulder and cracks Kwon with a mighty uppercut! Kwon falls back against the cage and Requina unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kwon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Requina screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Requina!
Our winner, Michael Requina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mister Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vengeance comes to the cage accompanied by Melt-Banana - Shield For Your Eyes, A Beast in the Well on Your Hand. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
146 lbs
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147 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Vengeance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerabatsos looks to score with a jab to the body but Vengeance is just out of range.
A jab from Kerabatsos finds it's way through Vengeance's defenses.
A good leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Vengeance throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerabatsos. That's going to slow Vengeance down.
A head kick misses from Vengeance.
Kerabatsos misses with a wild body shot.
Vengeance is looking to clinch but Kerabatsos is avoiding it.
Kerabatsos feints and then cracks Vengeance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vengeance down.
Kerabatsos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vengeance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vengeance tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerabatsos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vengeance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerabatsos.
Vengeance thows a leg kick but Kerabatsos checks it
and Kerabatsos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Vengeance.
Vengeance missing with a left hand there. Kerabatsos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vengeance on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos obviously looking to wear him down.
Kerabatsos lands a glancing blow to the side of Vengeance's head.
Kerabatsos throws an overhand right that lands on Vengeance's shoulder, as Vengeance tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Vengeance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vengeance's calf.
Vengeance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vengeance throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kerabatsos.
Vengeance wants to clinch.
Vengeance throws a push kick but Kerabatsos slaps the foot to one side.
Vengeance moves in looking to clinch but Kerabatsos pushes him off.
Kerabatsos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kerabatsos blocks the body kick.
Donald Kerabatsos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos with a hook.
Vengeance avoids the body shot from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos works Vengeance's body with a nice hook.
Kerabatsos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vengeance misses with a head kick.
Vengeance keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kerabatsos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vengeance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick.
Vengeance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vengeance takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos swings for the body but Vengeance moves out of range.
Vengeance on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vengeance blocks a head kick by Kerabatsos.
Vengeance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerabatsos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vengeance checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vengeance.
Kerabatsos wants to slow Vengeance down by chopping away at his legs.
Kerabatsos ducks under a wild hook from Vengeance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kerabatsos.
Vengeance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Kerabatsos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vengeance gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kerabatsos, right into the meat.
Vengeance throws a sloppy head kick and Kerabatsos moves out of range easily.
Vengeance throws the kick towards the body but Kerabatsos avoids it.
Vengeance moves into the clinch successfully.
Kerabatsos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vengeance jumps guard but Kerabatsos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kerabatsos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vengeance.
Vengeance is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kerabatsos to keep the fight standing.
Vengeance looking to slow down the pace here.
Vengeance pushes off an throws an elbow but Kerabatsos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kerabatsos scores with a shoulder strike.
Vengeance blocking some punches.
Kerabatsos breaks the clinch.
Vengeance throws a head kick but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Vengeance throws a low kick but Kerabatsos moves out of range easily.
Kerabatsos throws a front kick that sends Vengeance stumbling back into the cage.
Donald Kerabatsos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerabatsos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kerabatsos scores with a shot to the body.
Vengeance takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vengeance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerabatsos stuns Vengeance with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kerabatsos lands a glancing blow to the side of Vengeance's head.
Vengeance gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vengeance tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vengeance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vengeance checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vengeance looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerabatsos is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerabatsos tried to score with a low kick but Vengeance checks it.
Some wild striking there from Kerabatsos.
Vengeance ducks right into an uppercut from Kerabatsos.
Vengeance missing with a left hand there. Kerabatsos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Kerabatsos.
Good work by Kerabatsos as he checks the leg kick.
Kerabatsos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Vengeance off balance momentarily.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick but Vengeance checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kerabatsos tenderised Vengeance's leg. Vengeance is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vengeance throws a shot from downtown. Kerabatsos moves away and avoids it.
Vengeance throws a body kick that misses.
Vengeance bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vengeance throws a solid leg kick but Kerabatsos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vengeance.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kerabatsos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerabatsos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vengeance's sensitive parts.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick but Vengeance checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vengeance on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Kerabatsos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kerabatsos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vengeance if he has to take too many more of those.
Kerabatsos's corner calls for a 1-2. Kerabatsos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vengeance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vengeance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vengeance, right into the meat.
Kerabatsos misses with a leg kick.
Vengeance misses with a low kick.
Vengeance motions for Kerabatsos to come forward. Vengeance throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vengeance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kerabatsos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vengeance.
Vengeance is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kerabatsos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vengeance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerabatsos. That's going to slow Vengeance down.
Vengeance with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kerabatsos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Vengeance.
A good leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Vengeance feints and then cracks Kerabatsos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerabatsos down.
Vengeance throws a head kick that misses.
Kerabatsos throws a low kick but Vengeance avoids it.
Vengeance throws a low kick, looking for Kerabatsos's leg but Kerabatsos calmly moves out of range.
Kerabatsos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vengeance.
Vengeance throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mister Vengeance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vengeance takes a step back to recover.
Vengeance takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kerabatsos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vengeance lands a head kick. Kerabatsos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vengeance misses with a low kick as Kerabatsos jumps back.
Crunch! Kerabatsos slams his shin into Vengeance's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerabatsos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kerabatsos is able to avoid easily.
Kerabatsos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vengeance under the eye.
Vengeance clinches up against the cage.
Vengeance wants a takedown.
Kerabatsos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vengeance just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerabatsos's brow.
Vengeance throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kerabatsos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kerabatsos on the inside.
Vengeance looking to slow down the pace here.
Vengeance throws an elbow but it misses.
Vengeance misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos blocks an elbow strike from Vengeance.
Kerabatsos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vengeance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vengeance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kerabatsos lands a nice shot to the body.
Vengeance lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kerabatsos misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vengeance just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerabatsos's brow.
Donald Kerabatsos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerabatsos blocks the elbow strike.
Vengeance creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vengeance throws 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.
Kerabatsos blocks an elbow strike.
Vengeance throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vengeance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerabatsos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mister Vengeance.
I think Kerabatsos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Blatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blatt has chosen you're going down- sick puppies as his entrance music. Bang Bang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Blatt's chin.
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28
220 lbs
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29
218 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Blatt!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blatt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bang's half guard.
Blatt controlling the action here.
Blatt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blatt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bang has worked his arm free - good work by Bang!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blatt off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blatt.
Blatt is keeping busy.
What can Blatt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blatt rolls, trying to escape but Bang keeps control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bang Bang just wasn't active enough.
Blatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Blatt finds it's way through Bang's defenses.
Blatt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jeff Blatt has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Blatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Blatt is just out of range.
Blatt shoots in looking for a takedown. Bang tries to sprawl out of it but Blatt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blatt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blatt shoots in looking for a takedown but Bang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blatt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blatt misses with a looping left.
Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blatt.
Blatt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
Blatt misses with a wild body shot.
Blatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Blatt.
Blatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bang. Bang obviously looking to wear him down.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blatt moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Blatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blatt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Blatt persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Blatt.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bang drops Blatt with a beautiful combination! Blatt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bang is looking for the KO!
Blatt is rocked!
Blatt shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?
Blatt defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bang missing with a left hand there. Blatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Blatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Blatt takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Bang cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bang Bang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Pukki.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pukki wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Pukki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Pukki shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee jabs at Pukki's body.
Pukki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pukki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Hitmon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pukki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Pukki getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Pukki's posture.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pukki defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is controlling Pukki's posture.
Lee 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.
Pukki throwing strikes but missing.
Pukki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee pulls Pukki in close to his closed guard and prevents Pukki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pukki throwing strikes but missing.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pukki is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Pukki is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pukki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking for a sweep. Not yet Pukki, not yet.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Pukki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Pukki!
Lee trying to strike off his back.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pukki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Pukki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pukki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pukki passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee tries to roll over but Pukki keeps him under control.
Pukki content to control rather than advance.
Pukki is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Pukki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hitmon Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Pukki. Pukki gets slowly back to his feet.
Pukki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitmon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pukki's calf.
Pukki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pukki moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Pukki sees coming a mile off.
Pukki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That kick from Pukki tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pukki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joulu Pukki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pukki did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Pukki is working away.
Pukki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pukki.
Pukki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee wants to control from the top but Pukki keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hitmon Lee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Pukki.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pukki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws a push kick but Pukki slaps the foot to one side.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pukki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Hitmon Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pukki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Lee swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pukki avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Pukki landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Pukki's attempts to control the action.
Pukki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee has hold of Pukki's hands but Pukki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pukki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pukki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pukki defends it easily.
Lee is trying to keep Pukki in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Pukki is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pukki.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joulu Pukki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee tries to bum rush Pukki with a series of wild strikes but Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pukki is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pukki effectively controlling the action here.
Pukki keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee gets through Pukki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pukki tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Pukki drops back down to his feet.
Pukki is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Hitmon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pukki manages to pull guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pukki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee works over Pukki with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Pukki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Pukki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pulling down on Pukki's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pukki.
Pukki controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Pukki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Pukki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Pukki is controlling Lee's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitmon Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hitmon Lee!
Hitmon Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Azh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc's entrance music is T�rez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams. A fine choice. Azh has chosen Manu Militari - Voix De Fait as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
27 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy LeBlanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Azh!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azh throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
Azh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Azh there.
Azh looking to score a takedown here. LeBlanc is defending well but Azh drives through and ends up in LeBlanc's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
LeBlanc keeping moving, preventing Azh from controlling successfully.
Azh pushing down on LeBlanc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azh stalling.
Azh is looking to stall here but LeBlanc recovers full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Azh looking to pass the guard.
Azh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but LeBlanc manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Azh has LeBlanc in his guard.
Azh is trying to keep LeBlanc in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc trying to control but Azh is working from the bottom.
Azh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LeBlanc passes into half guard.
Azh tries to get to full guard but LeBlanc has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LeBlanc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LeBlanc's back!
Azh looking to break LeBlanc's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. LeBlanc remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azh will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Azh is looking for the choke from the back position but LeBlanc is controlling his hands well.
Azh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but LeBlanc has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
LeBlanc covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Azh has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, LeBlanc has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Azh tries to get the hooks in deep but LeBlanc pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. LeBlanc defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Azh is looking for the choke from the back position but LeBlanc is controlling his hands well.
Azh tries to keep control of the position but LeBlanc is staying busy.
I really don't envy LeBlanc right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azh working for a choke but LeBlanc reverses nicely into Azh 's guard.
Azh wants to sweep but no luck.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Azh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azh tries to work over LeBlanc's front leg with a kick but LeBlanc checks it.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlanc can pounce on him.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBlanc tries to score with a low kick but Azh moves his leg out of the way.
Azh misses with a looping left.
Azh throws a leg kick that is checked
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBlanc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBlanc throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeBlanc thumps Azh with a low kick.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Azh throws a shot from downtown. LeBlanc moves away and avoids it.
LeBlanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Azh is predictable there
and LeBlanc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc moves forwards but Azh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Azh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azh thows a leg kick but LeBlanc checks it
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBlanc dips to his left and cracks Azh with an uppercut!
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
Azh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBlanc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeBlanc. LeBlanc obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlanc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azh is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeBlanc scores with a head kick.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azh can pounce on him.
Azh tries to move into range but LeBlanc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azh is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azh is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBlanc finish him?
Azh shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBlanc tries to sprawl out of it but Azh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azh seems to have recovered his senses.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Azh drops to the canvas, hurt badly! LeBlanc follows Azh to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking LeRoy LeBlanc 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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