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TWD 38: Jecht vs Obata 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Beharry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Awesome Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beharry comes to the cage accompanied by Redemption Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dave's choice of entrance music: Axis of Awesome. Johnson Beharry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Awesome Dave's chin.
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180 lbs
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166 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnson Beharry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Awesome Dave!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dave lands a jab to the nose.
Beharry moves out of range of the strikes.
Beharry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dave but Dave pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beharry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dave is out of range and Beharry settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beharry.
The crowd cheers as Dave lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beharry doesn't seem phased though.
Beharry thows a body kick. Dave tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beharry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beharry throws a strike aimed at the side of Dave's head but Dave avoids it well.
Beharry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dave defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beharry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dave will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Beharry is chipping away with strikes.
Beharry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beharry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beharry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beharry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave defending against the ground and pound.
Beharry 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.
Dave wants to get back to his feet.
Beharry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dave, who protects the arm well.
Beharry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beharry working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beharry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dave is trying to control Beharry's posture but Beharry avoids it.
Beharry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beharry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beharry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dave, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beharry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dave is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beharry connects with a decent elbow.
Dave is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beharry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beharry prevents Dave from standing back up.
Beharry throwing shots but Dave is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beharry stops Dave from getting back to his feet.
Beharry trying to control the action but Dave is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Beharry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beharry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dave as he jumps to the side.
Dave stuffs the takedown attempt from Beharry. Beharry gets slowly back to his feet.
Beharry misses with a takedown attempt - Dave sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Beharry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beharry looking to score a takedown here. Dave is defending well but Beharry drives through and ends up in Dave's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave wants to stand and escape but Beharry is having none of it.
Beharry passes Dave's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beharry has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dave defend it? Beharry steps over the head and cranks it - Dave is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Beharry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnson Beharry!
Johnson Beharry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Cruz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang works the jab nicely.
Kang moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Kang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Kang.
Kang lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Kang trying to land knees to the body.
Kang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Kang tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Victor Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Cruz.
Kang lands with a light punch inside.
Kang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kang scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz looks gassed!
Kang looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Kang throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kang scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz shoots in but Kang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruz backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Kang lands.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
Kang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
Kang lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Kang breaks the clinch.
Victor Kang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang instigates a clinch.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cruz tries to circle away but Kang has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kang to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Kang.
Kang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kang.
Cruz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kang is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cruz.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kang to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang swinging wildly here.
Kang moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Kang landing knees to the head.
Kang looking to throw knees to the head but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Kang lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kang lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
Kang clinches.
Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Kang.
Kang lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Kang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kang throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Victor Kang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kang connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Kang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kang has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kang misses with a knee to the head.
Kang landing knees to the head.
Kang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Kang lands a nice elbow.
Kang scores a nice knee to the body.
Victor Kang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kang lands a nice knee to the body.
Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kang moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Kang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Kang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kang rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Kang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Kang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kang but Kang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Victor Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Cruz.
Kang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Kang rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Kang lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Kang.
Kang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kang lands a nice elbow.
Kang manages to break the clinch.
Kang tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kang misses with the combination.
Kang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Kang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Kang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Kang holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Kang lands with a left to the head.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Kang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Victor Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Cruz.
Kang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Kang to work.
Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kang scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kang.
Nice jab there from Kang.
Kang takes the fight into the clinch.
Kang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Kang manages to break the clinch.
Cruz dives in and grabs Kang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kang pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Kang lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Kang.
Kang scores with a nice head shot.
Victor Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kang lands a right hook to the body.
Kang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kang tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Kang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kang lands a nice knee to the body.
Kang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kang takes the fight into the clinch.
Kang breaks from the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kang as he avoids it easily.
Kang fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kang gets a clinch.
Kang breaks from the clinch.
Kang closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kang - that landed with a thud.
Kang lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang with a knee to the head.
Kang breaks from the clinch.
Kang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kang stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Kang tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Victor Kang is winning the standup battle so far.
Kang lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
A solid body kick from Kang.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leon Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kang throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Victor Kang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kang jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Kang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Kang!
Victor Kang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doctore Oenomaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Strong looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doctore Oenomaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Strong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oenomaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oenomaus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Oenomaus with that takedown attempt.
Strong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oenomaus!
Oenomaus working to try and regain half guard.
Oenomaus wants to hold on but Strong pushes him away.
Strong with good strikes from the mount here!
Strong raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Oenomaus swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Oenomaus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strong thows a huge punch but Oenomaus dodges it nicely.
Oenomaus is looking to improve his position.
Strong slips a nice elbow through Oenomaus's hands, connecting with Oenomaus's forehead.
Ground and pound from Strong.
Oenomaus tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Strong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oenomaus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oenomaus defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strong connects with a nice short shot to Oenomaus's temple.
Strong looks gassed!
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oenomaus's head.
Oenomaus trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oenomaus tries to roll over but Strong keeps him under control.
Oenomaus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strong throwing shots but Oenomaus is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oenomaus gets back to full guard.
Oenomaus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strong throws a sloppy strike and Oenomaus has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Strong is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Oenomaus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doctore Oenomaus!
Doctore Oenomaus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Gutierrez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cruz Vito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vito.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Vito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vito swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Cruz Vito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vito gets a double leg takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
Vito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vito advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vito.
Vito wants to control the pace but Gutierrez is squirming around nicely.
Vito lands a big shot there that rocks Gutierrez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Gutierrez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vito throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gutierrez because Vito loaded up on that one.
Vito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vito looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gutierrez gets back to half guard.
Vito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutierrez on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cruz Vito just wasn't active enough.
Vito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vito looking to sit in guard and control but Gutierrez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Vito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vito has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gutierrez uses from the top position.
Vito wants to stand and escape but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vito is keeping the position for now.
Vito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vito tries to get out of the position.
Gutierrez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control the position but Vito is working away.
Vito tries to buck Gutierrez off but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez wants to control but Vito is keeping him busy.
Vito struggling a bit here.
Gutierrez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gutierrez has knee on belly momentarily but Vito bucks him off and regains half guard.
Vito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutierrez is keen to just control but Vito is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vito wants to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez moves into full mount! Vito won't be happy about that!
Cruz Vito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez trying to control but Vito is having none of it.
Gutierrez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vito is squirming around, avoiding Gutierrez's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez has hold of Vito's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vito manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vito is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gutierrez has hold of Vito's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vito manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vito has given up his back here. Will Gutierrez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gutierrez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vito rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez is controlling the pace.
Gutierrez prevents Vito from standing back up.
Gutierrez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gutierrez.
Vito is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutierrez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vito is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vito gets the takedown into side control.
Gutierrez sneaks back into half guard.
Vito is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer.
Vito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vito stalling away here and it's allowed Gutierrez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gutierrez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vito has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vito is trying to escape the mount.
Gutierrez fails to move to back control.
Vito can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vito is squirming around, avoiding Gutierrez's attempts to control the action.
Gutierrez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gutierrez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vito is holding on tight.
Gutierrez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vito is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking to control but Vito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gutierrez wants to take Vito's back here but Vito is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vito is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gutierrez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Vito is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Gutierrez!
Julio Gutierrez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ipad Dsix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Grabowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ipad Dsix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dsix just misses with a punch to the body.
Dsix misses with a wild body shot.
Dsix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ipad Dsix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Grabowski finds it's target.
Dsix misses with a few strikes there.
Dsix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dsix.
Dsix throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Grabowski scores with a jab to the head.
Grabowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dsix misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dsix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grabowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Dsix does no damage.
Dsix takes a swing at Grabowski's ribcage but misses.
Grabowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dsix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dsix is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Dsix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dsix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dsix misses with the combination.
Dsix seems to have got his legs back now.
Grabowski defending well as Dsix loads up on a big left hand.
Grabowski slips a jab from Dsix.
Dsix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grabowski scores with a nice head shot.
Grabowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dsix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grabowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dsix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski works over Dsix's head and body with a nice combination.
Dsix is looking to wear down Grabowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Dsix moves out of range.
Grabowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grabowski lands the left hand.
Dsix lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dsix misses with a body shot.
Dsix misses with a body shot.
Grabowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grabowski scores with a shot to the body.
Dsix is breathing heavily.
Grabowski tests Dsix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski lands a slapping body shot.
Grabowski tests Dsix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dsix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dsix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dsix throws a sloppy body shot
and Grabowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Dsix thows a leg kick but Grabowski checks it
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dsix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Dsix misses with a hook to the body
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Dsix.
Dsix swings widly with a right hand
and Grabowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dsix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Grabowski.
Dsix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dsix misses the body punch
and Grabowski counters with a right hand that sends Dsix tumbling to the canvas! Can Grabowski finish him? He dives into Dsix's guard looking to do just that!
Dsix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dsix tries to get out of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grabowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grabowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grabowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski dominated that round.
That's time! Dsix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dsix looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dsix. Dsix obviously looking to wear him down.
Dsix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dsix looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Grabowski lands a jab to the nose.
Dsix misses with a straight left.
Grabowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grabowski is pressing down on Dsix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dsix is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grabowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski is looking to advance position but Dsix won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Borys Grabowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dsix throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
Grabowski scores with a nice right hand.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Dsix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dsix misses with a body kick.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dsix.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Dsix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dsix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dsix throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Dsix lands a head shot.
Dsix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grabowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Dsix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski jabs Dsix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dsix takes one on the button.
Dsix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Grabowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dsix. Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dsix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dsix loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Grabowski is looking to slow Dsix down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Grabowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a one two combo.
Dsix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grabowski drops Dsix with a nice combination! Grabowski dives into Dsix's guard, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Borys Grabowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dsix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dsix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Grabowski looks to land a combination. Dsix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grabowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dsix looks to throw a body kick
and Grabowski counters with a series of strikes. Dsix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dsix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borys Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dsix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Dsix.
Dsix looks to land a body kick but Grabowski moved away.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dsix.
Grabowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dsix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Dsix looks to land a body kick but Grabowski moved away.
Dsix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Dsix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dsix throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabowski counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dsix misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski cracks the inside of Dsix's front leg.
Dsix misses with a jab to the body
and Grabowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dsix swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
Dsix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
Grabowski scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Grabowski.
Dsix blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Dsix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grabowski digs a good body shot into Dsix's ribs.
Dsix moves forwards but Grabowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dsix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dsix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dsix takes one on the button.
Grabowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dsix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dsix misses with a body shot
and Grabowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Grabowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grabowski.
Grabowski lands an overhand right.
Grabowski circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dsix to the canvas! Dsix doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Grabowski keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clay Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tutu Araribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clay Davis -- Sheeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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28
153 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clay Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tutu Araribe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis checks the leg kick.
Araribe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Araribe persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis rushes Araribe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araribe blocks an uppercut.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Araribe trying to land knees to the body.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Araribe.
Araribe blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Davis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Araribe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davis to the mat. Davis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araribe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araribe is looking to advance position but Davis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araribe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Araribe is working to get back to half guard.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Araribe is looking to get to half guard.
Araribe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araribe is looking to escape.
The referee warns Araribe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Araribe's face.
Araribe throwing hammer fists to the chest of Davis. What's that going to do exactly?
Araribe is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araribe is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Araribe regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis passes to full mount!
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis blocks Araribe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Araribe working to try and regain half guard.
Davis controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araribe can't escape the position.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Araribe wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis wants to take Araribe's back but he can't do it this time.
Davis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Araribe is now in Davis's guard. A big mistake from Davis there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is controlling Araribe's posture.
Araribe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Araribe trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araribe throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araribe's guard. Nice move by Davis!
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Araribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araribe wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araribe tries to strike from the bottom.
Araribe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Araribe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Araribe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Araribe keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Araribe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araribe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Araribe punching from the bottom - just letting Davis know he's still in a fight.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Araribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Clay Davis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Araribe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Araribe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Araribe scrambles back to his feet.
Araribe misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Araribe tries to tie him up.
Araribe blocking some punches.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis misses with some punches.
Araribe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Araribe wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araribe is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clay Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tutu Araribe.
Araribe throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Araribe.
Araribe is trying to stall.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Araribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Araribe.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Araribe.
Araribe blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Araribe wants a takedown.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Araribe misses with an elbow strike.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Araribe.
Araribe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Araribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Araribe blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Araribe's head.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis prevents a body shot from Araribe.
Araribe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Davis.
Araribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Araribe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Araribe blocking some punches.
Araribe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Araribe tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Davis.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Araribe.
Araribe has hold of one of Davis's legs. Davis is fighting the takedown attempt but Araribe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Araribe is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araribe being controlled here momentarily.
Araribe throwing strikes but missing.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Araribe works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Araribe wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis seems keen to control Araribe's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Araribe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis catches Araribe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Araribe moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araribes head.
Araribe wants a takedown but no success here.
Clay Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Araribe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Araribe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clay Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tutu Araribe.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Araribe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araribe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Araribe trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Araribe into the cage.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Araribe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Araribe.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Araribe's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Araribe tries to tie him up.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Araribe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araribe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Araribe.
Araribe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Araribe's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis misses with some punches.
Araribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Araribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araribe is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araribe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Araribe blocking some punches.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis working aggressively here.
Araribe is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Araribe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Araribe blocks an uppercut.
Araribe can't break the clinch.
Araribe is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araribe backwards.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Araribe.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis gets through Araribe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Araribe's takedown attempt.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Araribe.
Clay Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Araribe.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Tutu Araribe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araribe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Araribe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Davis!
As Clay Davis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This was a good win and so I'm done... I'll be retiring now... I was never that good anyway!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ati Kon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ugor Makinwa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ati Kon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ugor Makinwa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Makinwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Makinwa moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kon! Makinwa continues to tee off on Kon, landing with a left and a right! Makinwa connects with a right hand that leaves Kon sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Makinwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ugor Makinwa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dio has chosen Megadeth - Dialectic Chaos as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palito Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Dio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez dips to his left and cracks Dio with an uppercut!
Dio throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Dio avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Dio is out of range.
Dio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Dio moves out of range easily.
Dio moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dio thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dio as the two fighters clinch.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Dio to work.
Gomez is trying to break free.
Dio digs a right hand underneath Gomez's ribcage. Gomez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio is working Gomez over against the cage.
Dio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Dio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
Still in the clinch, Dio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dio lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Dio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Dio on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomezs head.
Dio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dio lands a nice uppercut.
Dio presses Gomez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dio drops Gomez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gomez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gomez is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dio.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dio pushes Gomez against the cage. Dio is working some dirty boxing. Dio pushes off with a quick right hook! Gomez goes down! Gomez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Dio!
Our winner, Zack Dio, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travon Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travon Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton clinches with his opponent.
Clayton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Clayton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clayton wants to break free but Rua has control.
Clayton breaks from the clinch.
Travon Clayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Clayton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Clayton moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
Clayton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Clayton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clayton cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton misses with a few strikes there.
Clayton misses with a series of wild punches.
Clayton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua wants to clinch but Clayton slips to the side
and Clayton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rua fails to land the takedown.
Rua dives in and grabs Clayton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clayton pushes down on Rua's head and hops out.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Clayton sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Travon Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Clayton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rua's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clayton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clayton is looking to advance position but Rua has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton wants to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is looking to stand but Rua has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Clayton is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to stand but Rua has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clayton reaches up to try and control the position but Rua seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Clayton rolls and tries to escape and now Rua has his back!
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Clayton tries to buck him off.
Clayton staying busy and making it hard for Rua to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua stands up.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Clayton does it's job there.
Clayton swinging wildly here.
Clayton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Clayton gets caught napping as Rua dives in and scores a takedown. Clayton manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clayton is pulling down on Rua's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travon Clayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayton gets a double leg takedown into Rua's guard.
Clayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clayton won't allow Rua to get back to his feet.
Rua is working an open guard so Clayton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Travon Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua tries to clinch there but Clayton circles away.
Clayton throws a solid leg kick but Rua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clayton.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Clayton takes an elbow to the temple.
Clayton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clayton avoids it.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clayton avoids it.
Clayton avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Clayton avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua keeps control of Clayton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clayton is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clayton.
Clayton wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Clayton has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua working Clayton over with knees to the body.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clayton's efforts to push away.
Clayton wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Clayton gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Clayton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Clayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clayton wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clayton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travon Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua wants to stand but Clayton is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Travon Clayton just wasn't active enough.
Rua tries to clinch there but Clayton circles away.
Clayton misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clayton keeps the fight on the outside.
Clayton gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Clayton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clayton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clayton is defending well for now.
Clayton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clayton's defenses.
It looks like Travon Clayton has been cut.
Clayton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clayton wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Clayton is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua prevents Clayton from breaking the clinch.
Clayton breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clayton tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clayton to the ground. Clayton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Travon Clayton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clayton rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Clayton manages to break the clinch.
Clayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clayton jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
Clayton works Rua's body with a nice hook.
Clayton misses with a hook.
Clayton throws a leg kick but Rua moved away.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Clayton pushes him off.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clayton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Clayton slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clayton fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clayton throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Clayton throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Clayton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clayton misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clayton fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Clayton misses.
Travon Clayton is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clayton sprawls well. Clayton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Travon Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Clayton moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton breaks from the clinch.
Clayton tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clayton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
Clayton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Clayton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Travon Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clayton content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clayton trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Travon Clayton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clayton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clayton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Clayton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clayton throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clayton keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Clayton misses.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clayton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua checks the leg kick.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Clayton circles away.
Clayton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travon Clayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clayton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travon Clayton!
Travon Clayton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Jecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozuma Obata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jecht's entrance music is Pink Floyd - Young Lust. A fine choice. Obata has chosen Hijack The Terrorist Group - Hijack as his entrance music. Sir Jecht could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ozuma Obata's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Jecht!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozuma Obata!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jecht defending well as Obata loads up on a big left hand.
Obata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obata throws a leg kick that misses.
Jecht just misses with a punch to the body.
Obata works Jecht's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obata.
Obata slips a straight right by Jecht.
Jecht works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obata tries to bum rush Jecht with a series of wild strikes but Jecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jecht swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obata throws a lazy right hand but Jecht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Obata misses its intended target.
Obata tries to score with a low kick but Jecht moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Jecht.
A jab from Jecht does it's job there.
Obata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jecht is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jecht moves forwards but Obata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Jecht.
Jecht on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obata. Obata obviously looking to wear him down.
Jecht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obata manages to avoid it.
Obata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jecht.
Obata tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jecht.
Jecht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obata.
Jecht moves out of range of the body kick from Obata.
Good leg kick by Jecht there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jecht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jecht somewhat.
Decent striking displayed by Obata there.
Obata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obata throws a hook but Jecht avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obata checks a leg kick.
Obata throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Obata as Jecht shoots in.
Obata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jecht.
Obata misses with a series of wild punches.
Jecht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obata.
Obata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jecht is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obata misses with an uppercut
and Jecht counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Obata.
Obata misses with a wild body shot.
Jecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jecht connects with a single shot there.
Obata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jecht.
Obata defending well as Jecht loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obata, right into the meat.
Jecht misses with a body shot.
Obata feints and then cracks Jecht's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jecht down.
Obata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obata scores with the left hand. Jecht knows he should have avoided that one.
Jecht fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Jecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jecht's sensitive parts.
Obata misses with a head kick.
Jecht takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jecht is rocked!
Obata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Jecht is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jecht is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Obata throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jecht is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ozuma Obata!
Ozuma Obata is the new welterweight champion!
An intense looking Ozuma Obata took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Firstly, Jecht is a stud and a true champ to let me have this rematch. I knew I could beat him and I worked my ass off to get this belt back. I didn't do things right in our last fight; I was too tentative. I learned from that fight that if I go to win, I can beat anyone. Thank you guys I love you!'.
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