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TWD 41: Xiii vs Grabowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atapang Atao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaguncinho Cabramacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atapang Atao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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Great elbows
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atapang Atao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaguncinho Cabramacho!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabramacho fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Atao misses its intended target.
Cabramacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atao sends Cabramacho crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Atao is motioning to the referee to let Cabramacho up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Jaguncinho Cabramacho has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabramacho tries to clinch but Atao is having none of it.
Atao drops Cabramacho with a big left hand! Cabramacho is injured, injured bad! Atao jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atapang Atao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hingle McCringleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Joudeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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18
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hingle McCringleberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fahad Joudeh!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCringleberry shoots in looking for a takedown. Joudeh tries to sprawl out of it but McCringleberry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joudeh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joudeh scores with a takedown into McCringleberry's guard.
Joudeh scoring with some ground and pound.
Joudeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCringleberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCringleberry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joudeh trying to control but McCringleberry is working from the bottom.
Joudeh is pushing down on McCringleberry's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCringleberry is fighting to maintain full guard but Joudeh has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCringleberry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joudeh scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCringleberry is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCringleberry is looking to escape.
Joudeh tries to stand and escape but McCringleberry is controlling the position.
Joudeh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCringleberry trying to hold on to Joudeh's head to control him but Joudeh postures up.
Joudeh trying to control the action but McCringleberry is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fahad Joudeh wasn't active enough on the ground.
McCringleberry moves into the clinch.
Joudeh drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCringleberry pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCringleberry fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCringleberry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joudeh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joudeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCringleberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCringleberry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCringleberry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joudeh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCringleberry.
McCringleberry is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on McCringleberry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joudeh trying to control the position but McCringleberry is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCringleberry prevents Joudeh from improving position.
McCringleberry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joudeh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCringleberry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joudeh lands some shots froms side control.
McCringleberry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joudeh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joudeh looking to control but McCringleberry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joudeh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joudeh wants to control the pace but McCringleberry is squirming around nicely.
Joudeh working McCringleberry over with strikes here.
Joudeh with a couple of short strikes.
Joudeh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joudeh scoring with strikes but McCringleberry is staying in there.
McCringleberry is trying desperately to improve position.
Joudeh landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Joudeh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joudeh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCringleberry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joudeh trying to control but McCringleberry is working from the bottom.
McCringleberry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joudeh trying to control but McCringleberry is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fahad Joudeh.
Joudeh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCringleberry's half guard.
McCringleberry tries to kick Joudeh off but Joudeh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCringleberry taking some punishment here, with Joudeh in his half guard.
McCringleberry tries to get to full guard but Joudeh has control of the leg.
Joudeh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCringleberry is looking for a sweep. Joudeh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCringleberry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joudeh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joudeh gets to his feet. McCringleberry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joudeh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Joudeh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joudeh looking to control but McCringleberry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joudeh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joudeh scoring with strikes but McCringleberry is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCringleberry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joudeh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joudeh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McCringleberry wants to control but Joudeh is having none of it.
Joudeh controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCringleberry defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Joudeh.
Joudeh with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joudeh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McCringleberry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Joudeh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joudeh has closed the distance and engaged McCringleberry in a clinch.
Joudeh is working for takedown but McCringleberry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joudeh drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCringleberry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joudeh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCringleberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCringleberry doesn't manage to clinch there - Joudeh circles away.
McCringleberry fails with the takedown
and Joudeh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joudeh trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringleberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joudeh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCringleberry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joudeh manages to get himself to full guard.
Joudeh managing to control the position.
Joudeh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joudeh keeping moving, preventing McCringleberry from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCringleberry is posturing up here but Joudeh has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCringleberry tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCringleberry has to tap! Slick submission there by Joudeh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fahad Joudeh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Paru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemio Bayagris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paru comes into the arena with Tropa de Elite, osso duro de roer blaring out of the sound system. Jose Paru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Paru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Artemio Bayagris!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paru slips under a jab.
Bayagris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paru moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paru.
Check out the look on Paru's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Paru advances to mount.
Paru looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bayagris's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paru postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bayagris in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bayagris to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Paru!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philthy Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philthy Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Amaral!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Rich looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Amaral cracks Rich with an open hand slap.
Rich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Amaral.
The fighters circle, before Amaral throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rich's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Amaral lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rafael Amaral!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Like a G6 as his entrance music. Glen Silva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Maldini!
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, Glen Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maldini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maldini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maldini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maldini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeping full guard, as Maldini tries to pass.
Silva working for a triangle but Maldini defends it easily.
Silva looks gassed!
Maldini stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maldini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Maldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini lands with a punch from half guard.
Maldini lands strikes from half guard.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maldini pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has hold of Maldini's hands but Maldini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maldini looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maldini seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Maldini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Takatukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvain Sauvage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Takatukka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikko Takatukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sylvain Sauvage!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takatukka throws out the jab.
Takatukka scores with a punch to the head.
Sauvage dodges the punch combination from Takatukka.
Takatukka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takatukka fails to land with a series of punches.
Sauvage tries to clinch but Takatukka is having none of it.
Takatukka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sauvage throws a looping overhand right but Takatukka ducks down to avoid it.
Takatukka connects with a nice looking jab.
Takatukka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takatukka counters with a straight right hand.
Takatukka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sauvage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sauvage tries to clinch
and Sauvage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takatukka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mikko Takatukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sauvage tries to clinch but Takatukka is having none of it.
Sauvage is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Takatukka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sauvage tries to clinch but Takatukka moves out of range.
Takatukka misses with a left hand
and Sauvage counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takatukka keeps the fight on the outside.
Takatukka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sauvage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takatukka finds it's way round the side to connect with Sauvage's head.
Sauvage is looking to clinch.
Sauvage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takatukka throws a jab when Sauvage was well out of range.
Sauvage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sauvage lands a jab.
Sauvage tries to close the distance and clinch but Takatukka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takatukka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sauvage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sauvage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takatukka.
Sauvage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takatukka misses with a straight left.
Takatukka throws a big shot that misses.
Takatukka moves out of range as Sauvage throws a body kick.
Takatukka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauvage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sauvage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takatukka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sauvage wants to clinch up but Takatukka keeps it at a distance.
Sauvage wants to clinch up but Takatukka keeps it at a distance.
Sauvage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takatukka.
Sauvage lands with a thumping 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!
Takatukka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sauvage tries to clinch up.
Takatukka throws a lazy right hand but Sauvage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takatukka throws a jab when Sauvage was well out of range.
Takatukka throws a looping overhand right but Sauvage ducks down to avoid it.
Takatukka throws a lazy uppercut
and Sauvage counters with a good, hard body kick but Takatukka shrugs it off.
Takatukka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takatukka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sauvage's hands.
Sauvage slips a straight right by Takatukka.
Takatukka misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauvage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takatukka.
Sauvage staying out of range there.
Sauvage scores with a spinning back kick!
Sauvage wants to clinch
and Takatukka counters with a series of strikes. Sauvage will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Takatukka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sauvage doesn't seem phased though.
Sauvage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takatukka.
Takatukka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sauvages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sauvage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takatukka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takatukka blocks a head kick by Sauvage.
Sauvage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takatukka loads up on a big right hand but Sauvage slips the punch.
Sauvage scores with a kick to the body.
Takatukka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takatukka scores with a nice strike.
Sauvage moves in looking to clinch but Takatukka pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takatukka gets tackled into the cage by Sauvage. Sauvage maintains the clinch.
Sauvage blocks an uppercut.
Takatukka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sauvage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sauvage throws an elbow that misses.
Takatukka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sauvage lands an elbow inside that Takatukka shrugs off.
Sauvage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sauvage takes a shot to the head.
Sauvage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takatukka dodges an elbow strike from Sauvage.
Sauvage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takatukka is keeping busy.
Takatukka can't find room to land a body shot as Sauvage controls the action.
Takatukka swings wildly with an uppercut but Sauvage uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sauvage prevents a body shot from Takatukka.
Takatukka tries a body shot but Sauvage blocks it.
Sauvage blocks an uppercut.
Sauvage blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Takatukka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takatukka throws a jab but it's blocked by Sauvage.
Sauvage staying out of range there.
Takatukka misses with an uppercut. Sauvage saw that one coming.
Sauvage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takatukka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sauvage ducks under a wild hook from Takatukka.
Sauvage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takatukka throws out a loose jab but Sauvage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sauvage tries to clinch but Takatukka moves out of range.
Sauvage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takatukka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sauvage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sauvage slips under a jab.
Sauvage wants to clinch but Takatukka slips to the side
and Takatukka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sauvage wants to clinch.
Takatukka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sauvage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sauvage tries to clinch up but Takatukka circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takatukka scores with a one two! Sauvage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Takatukka. Those never looked like landing.
Sauvage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takatukka.
Sauvage scores with a hook to the body.
Sauvage is trying to maintain a safe position but Takatukka gets an underhook and turns Sauvage into the cage.
Sauvage misses with an elbow over the top.
Takatukka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sauvage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sauvage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Takatukka.
Sauvage throws an elbow that misses.
Takatukka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sauvage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sauvage takes one to the chin there.
Sauvage doesn't manage to clinch there - Takatukka circles away.
A big left from Sauvage misses.
Takatukka circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takatukka throws out a powerful jab.
Takatukka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sauvage.
Takatukka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sauvage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sauvage closes the distance and clinches.
Sauvage misses with an elbow strike.
Takatukka lands a nice uppercut.
Takatukka tries to work over Sauvage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takatukka throws a head punch that misses.
Takatukka misses with some punches.
Takatukka managing to block the knees to the body from Sauvage.
Sauvage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takatukka blocks an elbow strike from Sauvage.
Takatukka managing to block the knees to the body from Sauvage.
Sauvage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sauvage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sauvage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Takatukka fails to land.
Takatukka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takatukka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sauvage.
Sauvage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takatukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sauvage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takatukka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takatukka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sauvage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takatukka is defending well for now.
Takatukka throws a punch but it's blocked by Sauvage.
A short uppercut from Takatukka.
Sauvage is trying to stall.
Takatukka lands an uppercut.
Takatukka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sauvage backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sauvage throws an elbow but misses.
Takatukka misses with some punches.
Takatukka lands with a short shot to the head.
Takatukka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sauvage is rocked!
Sauvage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sauvage is still on wobbly legs! Can Takatukka finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takatukka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sauvage backwards.
Good body shot from Takatukka.
Sauvage blocking some punches.
Takatukka manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauvage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takatukka connects with a looping right hand.
Takatukka throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sauvage counter with a right hand.
Takatukka misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sauvage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Takatukka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sauvage moves out of range of the strikes.
Sauvage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sauvage defending well as Takatukka loads up on a big left hand.
Takatukka throws a right hand that misses
and Sauvage counters with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Takatukka misses its intended target.
Sauvage wants to clinch up but Takatukka keeps it at a distance.
Takatukka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Takatukka misses its intended target.
Sauvage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takatukka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sauvage has time to react.
Sauvage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Takatukka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takatukka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sauvage tries to clinch
letting Takatukka counter with a right hand.
Takatukka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Takatukka misses its intended target.
Takatukka misses with an uppercut. Sauvage saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Takatukka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sauvage slips under a jab.
Sauvage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takatukka misses with a right hand
and Sauvage counters with a good low kick that Takatukka was not able to check.
Takatukka missing with a left hand there. Sauvage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takatukka misses with an uppercut. Sauvage saw that one coming.
Takatukka throws a lazy right hand but Sauvage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takatukka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Takatukka.
Takatukka loads up on a big right hand but Sauvage slips the punch.
Sauvage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takatukka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sauvage slips under a jab from Takatukka.
Sauvage clinches up with Takatukka and pushes him back against the cage.
Sauvage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sauvage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takatukka blocks the elbow strike.
Takatukka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sauvage stalling in the clinch but Takatukka improves position.
A short left from Takatukka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takatukka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takatukka presses Sauvage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sauvage missing with knees to the body.
Sauvage keeps control of Takatukka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takatukka dips a shoulder and cracks Sauvage with a mighty uppercut! Sauvage falls back against the cage and Takatukka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sauvage 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 - Takatukka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Takatukka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Helms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Granddaddy Purps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granddaddy Purps struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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186 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Helms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Granddaddy Purps!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helms shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Purps eats them both and turns towards Helms to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Granddaddy Purps has been cut.
Purps looks to score with a jab to the body but Helms is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helms darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Purps ducks under a wild hook from Helms.
Purps feints a jab promting Helms to slip. Purps then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Helms slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Purps takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Purps tries a head kick but it misses.
Helms stuffs the takedown.
Purps looks gassed!
Purps on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helms throws a nice looking combination but Purps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Purps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Helms. Those never looked like landing.
Purps takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Helms, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Purps closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purps avoids the body shot from Helms.
Helms scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Helms misses with a looping left.
Helms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helms connects with a right hand. Purps shakes it off.
Helms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Purps circles away quickly and effectively.
Purps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helms throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Purps on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Helms swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Helms.
Purps is rocked!
Helms throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Purps stumbling backwards into the cage! Purps bounces back off the cage towards Helms, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Helms lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Helms celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Helms!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Garcilazo (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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165 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Garcilazo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcilazo sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dixon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dixon lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcilazo working a defensive guard here.
Dixon won't allow Garcilazo to sweep him here.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcilazo is retaining full guard.
Garcilazo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dixon is looking for a triangle but Garcilazo pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcilazo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcilazo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcilazo is controlling him.
Garcilazo throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Garcilazo tries to pass.
Garcilazo looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcilazo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo has his hands on Dixon's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcilazo is on top in guard.
Dixon is trying to hold Garcilazo in close to prevent damage but Garcilazo has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcilazo stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Garcilazo sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcilazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcilazo thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Garcilazo is trying to control. Dixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
Garcilazo is looking to stall here but Dixon recovers full guard.
Garcilazo wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garcilazo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcilazo is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcilazo is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Garcilazo circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick from Garcilazo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcilazo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcilazo working the strikes but Dixon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Garcilazo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcilazo shoots in for a double leg but Dixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcilazo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcilazo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adam Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Garcilazo.
Dixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcilazo misses with the head strike.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcilazo throws a leg kick but Dixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcilazo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcilazo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Garcilazo has control of Dixon's left arm, preventing Dixon from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Garcilazo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcilazo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcilazo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garcilazo!
Garcilazo tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dixon tries to control but Garcilazo wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Garcilazo is working to get back to half guard.
Garcilazo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcilazo tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Adam Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dixon controlling from mount.
Garcilazo has given up his back.
Dixon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Garcilazo trying to control the position but Dixon manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Dixon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dixon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garcilazo is defending well though. Dixon let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control.
Dixon gets his hands free as Garcilazo looks to control.
Dixon working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Garcilazo right now.
Will Dixon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcilazo tries to roll but Dixon sticks to his back.
Good control from Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Dixon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcilazo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcilazo to the mat! Garcilazo manages to get full guard.
Dixon stands and throws Garcilazo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dixon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garcilazo down.
Garcilazo is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control.
Dixon wants to control but Garcilazo is keeping him busy.
Dixon working away.
Garcilazo is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcilazo is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Garcilazo is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcilazo is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Garcilazo's face as Dixon controls the position.
Garcilazo is looking for a sweep.
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcilazo tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
Garcilazo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dixon easily slips into full mount!
Garcilazo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to control but Garcilazo wriggling away.
Dixon breaks from Garcilazo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon with shots to the head and body - Garcilazo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dixon controlling from mount.
Garcilazo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcilazo is looking to improve his position.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcilazo's head.
Garcilazo tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
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!
Dixon controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcilazo is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Dixon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gim Ruut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruut comes to the cage accompanied by Static - Mr. Big. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gim Ruut!
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, Tim Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley tries to clinch up but Ruut circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Tim Bradley has been cut.
Bradley shoots in but Ruut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradley ducks right into an uppercut from Ruut.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruut cracks Bradley with a good jab.
Ruut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ruut is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruut.
Bradley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruut is working for a kimura but Bradley is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruut seems to be looking for submissions.
Bradley is trying to stand back up but Ruut is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruut.
Ruut wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradley is just riding it out for now. Ruut eventually gives up the hold.
Bradley is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruut is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
Ruut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bradley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruut is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bradley defends it well.
Ruut wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruut wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruut is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
Ruut moves into full mount! Bradley won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gim Ruut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Bradley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bradley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruut sizes up Bradley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruut scores with a nice strike.
Ruut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruut throws the left hand but Bradley avoids the punch easily.
Bradley fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruut blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Bradley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Ruut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruut scores a takedown into full mount!
Bradley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ruut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bradley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bradley shrugs it off.
Ruut looking to secure an arm triangle but Bradley defends it well.
Ruut goes for an armbar but Bradley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bradley.
Ruut has his feet on Bradley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruut circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley tries to clinch up but Ruut circles away and keeps his distance.
Gim Ruut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruut moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruut tries to bum rush Bradley with a series of wild strikes but Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruut misses with a straight right.
Bradley wants to clinch.
Gim Ruut is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ruut. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruut drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruut is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradley is defending well.
Ruut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruut decides to stand back up. Ruut steps back and let's Bradley get back to his feet.
Ruut moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ruut displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruut.
Bradley fails with the takedown.
Gim Ruut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bradley.
Bradley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bradley shoots in and drives through. Ruut sprawls well.
Bradley shoots in for a double leg but Ruut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bradley's head backwards.
Bradley is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ruut moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gim Ruut!
Gim Ruut 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiii throws a leg kick but Grabowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grabowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiii.
Xiii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grabowski throws out the jab.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Grabowski looks to land a left hand but Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Xiii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grabowski.
Grabowski checks a leg kick.
Xiii looking to score a takedown here. Grabowski is defending well but Xiii drives through and ends up in Grabowski's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grabowski trying to control the position.
Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xiii landing with the ground and pound.
Xiii preventing the sweep.
Grabowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grabowski wants to control but instead Xiii manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski controlling the action here.
Grabowski prevents Xiii from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xiii gets full guard.
Xiii is working an open guard so Grabowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Xiii is predictable there
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Grabowski moved away.
Grabowski loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xiii is defended easily by Grabowski.
Grabowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiii circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiii tries to land a leg kick but Grabowski saw it coming and moves away.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Xiii throws a low kick, looking for Grabowski's leg but Grabowski calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grabowski checks it well.
A low kick from Xiii misses
and Grabowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiii misses with a leg kick
and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiii drives through with a takedown into Grabowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grabowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xiii stops Grabowski from standing up.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Grabowski has wrist control.
Xiii postures up in Grabowski's guard and throws a big left but Grabowski blocks it.
Grabowski trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for Xiii on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Grabowski as Xiii shoots in.
Grabowski throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
Xiii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grabowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Xiii's head.
Xiii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grabowski checks it well.
Xiii tries to work over Grabowski's front leg with a kick but Grabowski checks it.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski with a hook.
Grabowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiii thumps Grabowski with a low kick.
Xiii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Grabowski throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiii.
Horrible takedown by Xiii or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski which made him look bad.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Xiii. Xiii gets slowly back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Grabowski blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown by Xiii or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski which made him look bad.
Grabowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Xiii with that takedown attempt.
Grabowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grabowski throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Grabowski checks a low kick from Xiii.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Grabowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Grabowski.
Xiii tries to score with a low kick but Grabowski moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii tried to score with a low kick but Grabowski checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii thows a leg kick but Grabowski checks it
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Grabowski checks a low kick from Xiii.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Grabowski misses its intended target.
Xiii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grabowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiii checks it well.
Grabowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Borys Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grabowski checks it well.
Xiii wants to land a leg kick but Grabowski is out of range.
Xiii blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grabowski's waist but Grabowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xiii off to one side.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut. Xiii saw that one coming.
Grabowski scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Xiii throws out a leg kick but Grabowski moves out of range and Xiii only half commits.
A jab from Grabowski misses.
Xiii throws a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Grabowski blocks the leg kick.
Grabowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Borys Grabowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xiii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grabowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiii is just out of range.
Xiii misses with a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski scores with a one two! Xiii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grabowski checks the leg kick.
Grabowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Grabowski.
Xiii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grabowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiii tries to score with a low kick but Grabowski moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grabowski checks a leg kick.
Grabowski tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Grabowski throws a hook to the side of Xiii's head but Xiii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut.
Xiii blocks a jab.
A low kick from Xiii is predictable there
and Grabowski counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for Xiii on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grabowski lands a nice hook to Xiii's body. Xiii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grabowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xiii working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grabowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Xiii wants to control but Grabowski is keeping him busy.
Grabowski wants to control but Xiii is keeping busy.
Grabowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grabowski is looking for a sweep. Xiii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xiii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tries to roll over but Xiii keeps him under control.
Grabowski punching from the bottom.
Xiii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grabowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grabowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii won't allow Grabowski to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grabowski trying to keep a closed guard but Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
Xiii stopping the sweep attempt from Grabowski.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Xiii from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Xiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grabowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xiii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grabowski's head.
Xiii throws a strike but Grabowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grabowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grabowski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Borys Grabowski just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grabowski misses with a wild combination.
Grabowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Xiii misses with a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabowski tries to avoid it but Xiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabowski to the ground. Grabowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grabowski misses the shot to the body.
Xiii throws a leg kick but Grabowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiii throws a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiii thinking.
Xiii wants to land a leg kick but Grabowski is out of range.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Grabowski throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiii.
Xiii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiii wants to land a leg kick but Grabowski is out of range.
Xiii moves out of range as Grabowski strikes.
Xiii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grabowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xiii somewhat.
Grabowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiii thows a leg kick but Grabowski checks it
and Grabowski counters with a solid body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiii tries a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski looks to land a combination but Xiii avoids it well.
Grabowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii tries a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
Xiii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiii throws a front kick aimed at Grabowski's knee but Grabowski avoids it well.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Grabowski misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grabowski cracks Xiii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Xiii shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Xiii avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Xiii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xiii tries to work over Grabowski's front leg with a kick but Grabowski checks it.
Grabowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiii.
Good work by Grabowski as he checks the leg kick.
Xiii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiii.
Xiii throws a leg kick that misses.
Grabowski misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Grabowski as he checks the leg kick.
Xiii misses with a low kick.
Grabowski throws a shot to the body.
Xiii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiii misses with a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Xiii misses
and Grabowski counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grabowski is trying to defend but Xiii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grabowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Borys Grabowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Xiii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grabowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grabowski to the ground. Xiii is now in Grabowski's guard.
Grabowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xiii is one step ahead there.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Xiii from controlling successfully.
Xiii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grabowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xiii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xiii wants to pass the guard but Grabowski is keeping the position.
Grabowski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii is looking to work some ground and pound but Grabowski has wrist control.
Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Xiii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Xiii looking to pass the guard.
Xiii won't allow Grabowski to sweep him here.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grabowski, not yet.
Grabowski keeping full guard, as Xiii tries to pass.
Grabowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiii throwing strikes from guard but Grabowski blocks nicely.
Grabowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xiii trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Xiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabowski is retaining full guard.
Grabowski controls Xiii momentarily but Xiii frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grabowski is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski looking to sit in guard and control but Xiii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii stands up over Grabowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grabowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grabowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
Grabowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
Xiii throws a big right hand that misses.
Xiii chips away with some ground and pound.
Grabowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xiii wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski controlling the action here.
Grabowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Borys Grabowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiii is squirming around, avoiding Grabowski's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wedge Xiii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grabowski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Borys Grabowski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
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pop
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