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No Exit 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima comes into the arena with Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication blaring out of the sound system. Lee has chosen Big Man With A Big Gun-Nine Inch Nails as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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202 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Lee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ijima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ijima shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Ijima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ijima with a poor takedown
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Ijima blocks a body shot from Lee.
Ijima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ijima pulls guard effortlessly.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ijima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ijima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ijima wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Ijima passes to full mount!
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ijima controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ijima with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to improve his position but Ijima has taken his back! Ijima has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ijima pushes Lee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichi Ijima!
Ichi Ijima tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Stensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Offembach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stensky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GORBACHOV. Offembach comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - Chop Suey! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grigory Stensky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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273 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grigory Stensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Offembach!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stensky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Offembach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Offembach shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stensky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stensky tries to buck Offembach off but Offembach is having none of it.
Stensky throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Stensky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Offembach is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stensky's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stensky is trying to get back to half guard.
Offembach working away.
Stensky is not content to let Offembach control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stensky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Offembach lands an elbow.
Offembach lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Stensky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stensky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Offembach's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Offembach drops an elbow to the side of Stensky's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stensky trying to control but Offembach postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offembach is taking a breather. Stensky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Offembach thows a huge punch but Stensky dodges it nicely.
Offembach perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stensky wants to control but Offembach is keeping busy.
Stensky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offembach pulls his head out easily.
Offembach controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offembach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Offembach throwing shots but Stensky is blocking nicely.
Offembach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stensky wants to improve his position but Offembach is controlling well.
Offembach not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Offembach has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stensky trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offembach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stensky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offembach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Offembach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stensky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stensky trying to hold on to Offembach's head to control him but Offembach postures up.
Offembach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stensky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stensky gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offembach is pushing down on Stensky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stensky is fighting to maintain full guard but Offembach has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stensky wants to control but Offembach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Offembach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Offembach scores with a takedown into Stensky's guard.
Stensky working for a triangle but Offembach defends it easily.
Offembach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stensky is on top in guard.
Stensky prevents Offembach from getting back to his feet.
Stensky wants to control from the top but Offembach keeps moving.
Offembach has Stensky pulled in close to control his posture.
Stensky forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offembach keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jacques Offembach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stensky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stensky content to control rather than advance.
Offembach tries to kick Stensky off but Stensky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Offembach has his hands clasped together around Stensky's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stensky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Offembach is just riding it out for now. Stensky eventually gives up the hold.
Offembach is trying to stand back up but Stensky is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stensky passes to side control.
Offembach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stensky's best efforts.
Offembach is trying to stand up here but Stensky is controlling him well.
Stensky trying to control from half guard but Offembach is working away.
Offembach looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stensky is trying to work for a kimura but Offembach is defending well.
Stensky throwing shots but Offembach is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stensky trying to control from half guard but Offembach is working away.
Stensky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Offembach sees it coming and defends easily.
Stensky prevents Offembach from standing back up.
Offembach is holding on to half guard well.
Offembach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stensky.
Stensky thows a huge punch but Offembach dodges it nicely.
Stensky wants to pass to mount but Offembach is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offembach is controlling Stensky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stensky stops Offembach from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacques Offembach.
Stensky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stensky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Offembach to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offembach lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Offembach 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stensky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stensky wants to clinch up but Offembach keeps it at a distance.
Stensky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stensky shoots in for a double leg but Offembach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Offembach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stensky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stensky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Offembach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stensky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Offembach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Offembach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stensky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Offembach has managed to get both his arms back between Stensky's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stensky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stensky has his foot on Offembach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Offembach works his way back into a safe position though.
Stensky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Offembach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Offembach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stensky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stensky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Offembach passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offembach trying to pass the guard but Stensky defending well.
Stensky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Offembach is working away from the top position though.
Offembach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Offembach lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stensky wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stensky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Offembach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stensky wants to control but Offembach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stensky is not content to let Offembach control the position.
Stensky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Offembach.
Stensky wants to improve his position but Offembach is controlling well.
Stensky trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stensky wants to hold on but Offembach pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offembach lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stensky is looking to get to half guard.
Offembach avoids the attempt from Stensky to control.
Jacques Offembach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Offembach scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stensky?
Stensky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Offembach controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Offembach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Offembach winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Offembach!
Jacques Offembach thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Shleifer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer moves into range and clinches up with Pinochet.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinochet avoids it.
Pinochet wants to take the fight to the mat but Shleifer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinochet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shleifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pinochet wants a takedown.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinochet blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinochet lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinochet stands up from Shleifer's guard - Pinochet perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shleifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinochet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shleifer tries to avoid it but Pinochet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shleifer to the ground. Shleifer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrei Shleifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Pinochet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shleifer circles away.
Pinochet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shleifer moves in looking to clinch but Pinochet pushes him off.
Shleifer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinochet. Pinochet gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinochet circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinochet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shleifer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but Shleifer shows good takedown defense.
Shleifer tries to clinch up.
Pinochet swats away the attempt to clinch by Shleifer.
Pinochet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shleifer is fending him off so far but Pinochet persists. Nope, Shleifer circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinochet throws a jab but it's blocked by Shleifer.
Shleifer tries to clinch up but Pinochet circles away and keeps his distance.
Shleifer moves out of range of the strikes.
Shleifer closes the distance and pushes Pinochet back into the cage.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Pinochet blocks with his arms.
Pinochet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinochet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinochet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shleifer wants to stand but Pinochet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shleifer.
Pinochet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shleifer.
Pinochet wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shleifer postures up in Pinochet's guard and throws a big left but Pinochet blocks it.
Pinochet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shleifer postures up in Pinochet's guard and throws a big left but Pinochet blocks it.
Shleifer throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinochet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinochet has a closed guard, preventing Shleifer from standing up.
Shleifer throws an elbow that misses. Pinochet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shleifer's guard. Nice move by Pinochet!
Pinochet landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pinochet prevents Shleifer from getting back to his feet.
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Shleifer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shleifer is keeping the position for now.
Pinochet preventing the sweep.
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Shleifer keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Augusto Pinochet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shleifer scores with a head kick.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but Shleifer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shleifer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shleifer wants to stand but Pinochet is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer is wriggling around but Pinochet manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Pinochet connects with a nice short shot to Shleifer's temple.
Shleifer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Pinochet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shleifer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinochet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinochet is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Andrei Shleifer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinochet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pinochet trying to control but Shleifer is working from the bottom.
Shleifer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinochet is controlling him.
Shleifer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shleifer can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinochet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinochet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shleifer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shleifer is trying to stand.
Shleifer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pinochet jumps into side control!
Shleifer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pinochet happy to just control the position for now.
Pinochet is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer trying to remain calm as Pinochet controls from the top position.
Shleifer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pinochet controlling the pace for now.
Shleifer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shleifer is squirming around, avoiding Pinochet's attempts to control the action.
Shleifer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pinochet landing shots from mount.
Pinochet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shleifer is looking to escape.
Pinochet lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shleifer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pinochet looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pinochet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pinochet tries to control but Shleifer wriggling away.
Shleifer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shleifer is trying to escape the mount.
Pinochet is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shleifer is surviving well by controlling Pinochet's body position as best he can.
Pinochet unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pinochet with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Augusto Pinochet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinochet won't let Shleifer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pinochet with the ground and pound from mount.
Pinochet can't control as he wanted to and Shleifer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pinochet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shleifer wants to get back to his feet.
Pinochet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shleifer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pinochet trying to control from half guard but Shleifer is working away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinochet is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer tries to roll over but Pinochet keeps him under control.
Shleifer kicks off Pinochet and gets to his feet.
Shleifer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pinochet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shleifer to the mat! Shleifer manages to get full guard.
Shleifer wants to get back to his feet but Pinochet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pinochet postures up.
Pinochet content to stall in guard here.
Shleifer keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Augusto Pinochet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shleifer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pinochet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
That's time! Shleifer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shleifer misses with a head kick.
Pinochet fails with the takedown.
Pinochet staying out of range there.
Pinochet scores with a takedown into Shleifer's guard.
Shleifer wants to stand but Pinochet is controlling the position.
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Shleifer keeps moving.
Pinochet won't allow Shleifer to get back to his feet.
Shleifer keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Shleifer is looking to stand up but Pinochet isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Augusto Pinochet.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shleifer as he avoids it easily.
Shleifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinochet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinochet works his way into side control.
Shleifer trying to remain calm as Pinochet controls from the top position.
Shleifer is trying to buck Pinochet off.
Shleifer tries to improve position but can't.
Pinochet trying to control the action but Shleifer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Augusto Pinochet was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shleifer pushes Pinochet off looking to stand but Pinochet dives back in and keeps control.
Pinochet trying to control from half guard but Shleifer is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shleifer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinochet winds up and cracks Shleifer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pinochet is working for a kimura but Shleifer is defending it quite comfortably.
Shleifer is refusing to be controlled, as Pinochet sits in half guard.
Shleifer kicks off Pinochet and gets to his feet.
Shleifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinochet feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer wants to stand and escape but Pinochet is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinochet sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Augusto Pinochet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pinochet shoots for a takedown but Shleifer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrei Shleifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Pinochet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shleifer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinochet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinochet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shleifer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinochet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shleifer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Pinochet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinochet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Narvaez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Narvaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narvaez lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Brown slips under a jab from Narvaez.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Narvaez counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narvaez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narvaez.
Narvaez keeps the fight on the outside.
Narvaez throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez fails to land the takedown.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Narvaez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rafael Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narvaez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown jabs Narvaez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Narvaez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narvaez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Narvaez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown throws a body punch but Narvaez moves out of range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Narvaez.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Narvaez.
Narvaez has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Brown.
Narvaez misses with some punches.
Narvaez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but Narvaez blocks it.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Narvaez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Narvaez's head.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narvaez lands a body punch.
Narvaez throws a head punch that misses.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Narvaez lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Narvaez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Narvaez.
Brown tries to work over Narvaez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narvaez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez misses with some punches.
Narvaez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Narvaez on the inside.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Narvaez up against the cage.
Narvaez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Narvaez on the inside.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Narvaez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narvaez misses with a few strikes there.
Narvaez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a looping left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
Narvaez lands with a light punch inside.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown pushes Narvaez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narvaez keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narvaez scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narvaez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narvaez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Narvaez misses the jab.
Narvaez tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Narvaez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Narvaez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown slips a jab from Narvaez.
Narvaez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narvaez. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narvaez throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narvaez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rafael Narvaez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown staying out of range there.
Narvaez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Narvaez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Narvaez gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown tries a body shot but Narvaez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narvaez's elbow.
Narvaez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narvaez lands a nice uppercut.
Narvaez blocks a body shot from Brown.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown gets through Narvaez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez lands a left hand.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to break free but Narvaez pushes him back against the cage.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Narvaez tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Narvaez avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narvaez throws out a powerful jab.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Narvaez rather than just go for the knockout.
Narvaez shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Narvaez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a jab to Narvaez's midsection.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Narvaez forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rafael Narvaez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
Brown tries to stall but Narvaez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Narvaez lands a left hand.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Narvaez is controlling the position.
Narvaez is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Narvaez blocks a body shot from Brown.
Narvaez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Narvaez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Narvaez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rafael Narvaez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narvaez throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a lazy head kick
enabling Narvaez to counter with a crisp jab.
Narvaez avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narvaez.
Brown tries to bum rush Narvaez with a series of wild strikes but Narvaez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Narvaez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Narvaez.
Nice shot lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown digs a good hook to Narvaez's body.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Narvaez's belly button to the back.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narvaez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown pushes Narvaez up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Narvaez lands a left hand.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Narvaez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narvaez blocks a body shot from Brown.
A short left from Narvaez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Narvaez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narvaez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown tries to work over Narvaez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown cracks Narvaez with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narvaez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Narvaez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narvaez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Narvaez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narvaez moves away.
Narvaez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Joseph Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narvaez avoids a kick to the body.
Narvaez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narvaez throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Narvaez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narvaez.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Narvaez clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Narvaez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narvaez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Narvaez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Narvaez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown throws a hook but Narvaez blocks it.
Narvaez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narvaez is out of range.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Narvaez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Narvaez darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Narvaez has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Narvaez.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narvaez.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Narvaez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown misses with some punches.
Narvaez lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narvaez is trying to break free.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Narvaez is rocked!
Narvaez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Oh Narvaez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narvaez misses with a punch to the body.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welsh.
Mullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Welsh is looking to clinch.
Mullen moves into the clinch.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Welsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Welsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mullen to keep the fight standing.
Mullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Welsh.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Welsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Welsh managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Welsh fails to pull guard.
Welsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Welsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Welsh's defenses.
Welsh jumps guard but Mullen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Welsh blocks with his arms.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Welsh blocks with his arms.
Mullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Welsh.
Mullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Welsh.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Welsh can't get the takedown.
Mullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Welsh avoids the damage to the body.
Mullen with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen prevents Welsh from breaking the clinch.
Welsh takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Mullen fails to land.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Welsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Welsh avoids it.
Welsh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mullen walks away with a smile on his face. Welsh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Welsh wants to clinch up but Mullen keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Welsh blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Welsh connects with a high kick.
Mullen moves into the clinch.
Welsh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mullen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Welsh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Welsh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Welsh!
Welsh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mullen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Welsh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mullen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mullen is looking to regain half guard here but Welsh keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Welsh is not content to let Mullen control the position.
Welsh wants to get back to full guard.
Welsh gets full guard.
Welsh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.
Mullen wants to pass the guard but Welsh is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Welsh shoots in for a takedown but Mullen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rick Welsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
Mullen has closed the distance and engaged Welsh in a clinch.
Welsh wants a takedown but no success here.
Mullen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Welsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Welsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mullen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Welsh is blocking nicely.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Welsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mullen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen misses with an elbow over the top.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Steve Mullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Welsh blocks with his arms.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Welsh is blocking nicely.
Mullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Welsh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Welsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Welsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Welsh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Welsh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands an elbow that stopped Welsh in his tracks for a moment.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Welsh blocks with his arms.
Welsh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen crunches a lovely knee into Welsh's ribcage.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Welsh wants a takedown.
Mullen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Welsh avoids the damage to the body.
Mullen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Welsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullen moves into the clinch.
Welsh avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Mullen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Welsh avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mullen lands an elbow that stopped Welsh in his tracks for a moment.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Welsh is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Nice takedown defense from Mullen. No joy for Welsh on that attempt.
Welsh wants to clinch.
Welsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mullen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Welsh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullen's waist but Mullen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Welsh off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welsh blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Mullen misses with a body kick.
Mullen moves into range and clinches up with Welsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Welsh.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Mullen missing with knees to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Welsh blocks with his arms.
Welsh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Welsh can't get the takedown.
Welsh is trying to pull guard but Mullen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh fails to pull guard.
Welsh avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
Welsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Welsh tries to score a body lock takedown but Mullen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Welsh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mullen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steve Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Welsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullen counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Welsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welsh is defended easily by Mullen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick
and Welsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Welsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mullen clinches up with Welsh and pushes him back against the cage.
Welsh avoiding damage as Mullen throws knees to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mullen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Welsh's efforts to push away.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Welsh is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Welsh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Welsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Welsh managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Welsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mullen to keep the fight standing.
Welsh is trying to pull guard but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Welsh looking to stall.
Rick Welsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Welsh can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mullen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mullen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Mullen waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai comes into the arena with CKY - Chinese Rap blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Gray!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai misses with a combination
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lai doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Good work by Lai as he checks the leg kick.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
Lai throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lai takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.
Gray throws a shot to the body.
Lai throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Lai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuai Lai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lai throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Lai walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lai was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Lai both land. Nice combination.
Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lai in his tracks.
Gray with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lai throws a head kick that misses
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gray looks for the body kick but Lai saw that one coming.
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
Lai wants to clinch up but Gray keeps it at a distance.
Lai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gray can pounce on him.
Lai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray jabs Lai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Lai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lai tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Lai throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray closes the distance and pushes Lai back into the cage.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Lai.
Gray controlling the action here for a moment.
Lai managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai misses with the head strike.
Lai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Lai misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray tries a body shot but Lai blocks it.
Gray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lai's elbow.
Lai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lai working Gray over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lai fails to land.
Gray effectively controlling the action here.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Lai trying to land knees to the body.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Lai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gray just leaning against Lai, taking a breather.
A short right from Gray.
Lai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.
Gray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray blocking some punches.
Lai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lai throws a head punch that misses.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Lai.
Lai misses with a knee to the head.
Lai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Gray prevents a body shot from Lai.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Gray - that landed with a thud.
Gray blocks an elbow strike from Lai.
Lai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gray works on Lai's body with a couple of short punches.
Lai is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Lai controls his hands.
Gray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuai Lai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from Lai.
A head kick by Lai misses
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lai throws a head kick that misses
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
Gray lands with a straight right. Lai didn't see that one coming.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lai doesn't seem bothered though.
Lai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gray. Gray obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuai Lai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lai tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lai rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lai throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
Lai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lai walks into a left hand.
Nice body kick there by Gray.
Gray throws a front kick that sends Lai stumbling back into the cage.
Gray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Gray.
Lai is rocked!
Gray circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lai to the canvas! Lai doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gray keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Gray!
An out of breath David Gray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bika's choice of entrance music: My Decision. Elvis Bika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdual Jemall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bika slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bika throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bika missing with a left hand there. Jemall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jemall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bika throws a hook to the side of Jemall's head but Jemall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bika throws a jab but it's blocked by Jemall.
Jemall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jemall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bika throws out a leg kick but Jemall moves out of range and Bika only half commits.
Jemall wants to land a leg kick but Bika is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jemall there.
Jemall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bika defending well as Jemall loads up on a big left hand.
Bika cracks a nice hook into Jemall's ribs.
Jemall misses with a left hand
and Bika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jemall is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jemall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bika defends it nicely.
Jemall throws a leg kick but Bika sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jemall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bika did well to prevent Jemall getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bika's head.
Jemall is trying to control. Bika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jemall prevents Bika from standing back up.
Jemall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bika striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bika is looking to improve his position.
Jemall wants to take a breather but Bika is having none of it.
Bika trying to control but Jemall postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bika moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bika has control of Jemall's left arm, preventing Jemall from doing any damage.
Jemall throwing strikes from guard but Bika blocks nicely.
Bika wants to get back to his feet but Jemall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bika wants to control the position but Jemall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jemall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bika trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bika is refusing to be controlled, as Jemall sits in half guard.
Bika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jemall thows a huge punch but Bika dodges it nicely.
Jemall thows a huge punch but Bika dodges it nicely.
Jemall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jemall is thwarting Bika's attempts to control the position.
Bika is doing well to control the position and prevent Jemall from advancing to side control.
Jemall thows a huge punch but Bika dodges it nicely.
Jemall trying to control from half guard but Bika is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bika drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jemall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bika is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bika chips away with some ground and pound.
Jemall has his foot on Bika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bika works his way back into a safe position though.
Jemall wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bika works over Jemall with some ground and pound from guard.
Bika throws a sloppy strike and Jemall has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bika is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jemall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdual Jemall!
Abdual Jemall took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Dudek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver - Dio. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dudek's choice of entrance music: ASTRAL PROJECTION - Mahadeva . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Dudek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Dudek.
Kossu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dudek's head.
Dudek walks into a straight right hand from Kossu.
A lazy left from Kossu finds it's target.
Kossu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudek looks to land a left hand but Kossu moved out of range nicely.
Dudek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kossu can pounce on him.
Kossu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudek's waist but Dudek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kossu off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Kossu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudek doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Dudek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu motions for Dudek to come forward. Kossu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek is looking to clinch.
Dudek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dudek.
Dudek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu looks for the body kick but Dudek saw that one coming.
Dudek takes one to the chin there.
Jan Dudek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kossu moves out of range as Dudek throws a body kick.
Dudek is looking to land body kicks.
Dudek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kossu slips a straight right by Dudek.
Dudek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kossu.
Dudek throws a push kick but Kossu slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Dudek throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
Dudek misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu tries to move into range but Dudek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a jab to the nose.
Dudek instigates a clinch.
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!
Dudek misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudek can't find room to land a body shot as Kossu controls the action.
Dudek has Kossu pressed against the cage, preventing Kossu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dudek tries a body shot but Kossu blocks it.
Dudek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu is leaning against Dudek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudek.
Kossu can't find room to land a body shot as Dudek controls the action.
Dudek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kossu.
Dudek trying to stall but Kossu improves his position.
Kossu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dudek lands a nice knee to the body.
Dudek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu breaks the clinch.
Kossu punishes Dudek's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu gets the takedown into side control.
Dudek is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kossu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudek keeps working.
Kossu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dudek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kossu.
Dudek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kossu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dudek is not content to let Kossu control the position.
Dudek gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dudek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kossu.
Kossu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudek's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kossu working Dudek over with strikes.
Kossu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dudek avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Dudek throws a jab but it's blocked by Kossu.
Kossu throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Dudek tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Kossu.
Dudek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Kossu jabs Dudek right on the nose. Dudek blinks but takes it well.
Kossu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudek.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Dudek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Dudek is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dudek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudek thows a body shot but no joy.
Dudek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kossu moves away.
Dudek jabs Kossu right on the nose. Kossu blinks but takes it well.
Kossu throws a shot from downtown. Dudek moves away and avoids it.
Kossu avoids the head kick by Dudek.
Dudek blocks a low kick nicely.
Dudek with a jab.
Kossu tries for a takedown but Dudek circles away easily
and Dudek counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kossus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu moves out of range of the body kick from Dudek.
Dudek moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Dudek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kossu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudek.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dudek.
Kossu checks a low kick from Dudek.
Dudek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dudek throws a hook to the side of Kossu's head but Kossu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudek connects with a jab.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudek scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dudek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kossu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Kossu takes a swing at Dudek's ribcage but misses.
Dudek tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dudek misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dudek.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudek momentarily.
Kossu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kossu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dudek will feel that in the morning.
Dudek walks into a straight right hand from Kossu.
Dudek throws a push kick but Kossu slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kossu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudek pinned against the cage. Dudek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudek dodges the punch combination from Kossu.
An inside leg kick from Dudek misses.
Dudek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu blocks a head kick by Dudek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu misses with the combination.
Dudek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Dudek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kossu lands a really nice looking cross but Dudek seems unphased.
Kossu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudek blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dudek. Those never looked like landing.
Dudek blocks a jab.
Kossu digs a good hook to Dudek's body.
Kossu misses with a hook. Dudek ducked under it nicely.
Dudek throws a head kick that misses.
Dudek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kossu misses with a looping left.
Kossu ducks right into an uppercut from Dudek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudek loads up on a big right hand but Kossu slips the punch.
Dudek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu misses with the combination.
Dudek thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Dudek.
Dudek throws a right and a left that Kossu avoids nicely.
Dudek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kossu as he connects with a hook.
Dudek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kossu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Kossu does it's job there.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Dudek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Dudek ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a three punch combo!
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Dudek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Litran Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudek throws a head kick that misses.
Kossu keeps Dudek at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudek. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dudek at a distance.
Kossu throws a lazy head kick
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dudek throws a right hand that Kossu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kossu also avoids with ease.
Dudek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudek.
Dudek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to land a front kick but Dudek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu misses with a hook. Dudek ducked under it nicely.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudek is just out of range.
Dudek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudek.
Kossu connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Dudek misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dudek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudek throws a lazy right hand but Kossu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dudek jabs at Kossu's body.
Dudek clinches with his opponent.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kossu breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Dudek there.
Dudek blocks a low kick nicely.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudek as he avoids it easily.
Dudek misses with a head kick.
Dudek misses the jab.
Kossu throws a leg kick but Dudek moved away.
Kossu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kossu takes a swing at Dudek's ribcage but misses.
Kossu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Dudek misses the body punch
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kossu cracks Dudek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dudek.
Kossu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kossu misses its intended target.
Kossu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dudek lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
Dudek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dudek moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Kossu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudek.
Dudek is looking to land body kicks.
Dudek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Dudek moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudek moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Dudek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dudek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Kossu tenderised Dudek's leg. Dudek is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu misses with a hook. Dudek ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands with a good body shot.
Kossu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
Kossu jabs Dudek right on the nose. Dudek blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from Kossu misses.
Dudek throws the kick towards the body but Kossu avoids it.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kossu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudek tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudek throws a head kick that Kossu semi-blocks.
Dudek misses with a looping right.
Dudek is looking to clinch.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kossu misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kossu as he connects with a hook.
Kossu misses with a hook. Dudek ducked under it nicely.
Kossu throws a hook but Dudek blocks it.
Dudek slips a jab from Kossu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kossu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Dudek is out of range.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu had his way with Jan Dudek in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Kossu. That snapped Dudek's head back.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudek was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.
Dudek ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu thuds his shin into the meat of Dudek's side.
Kossu lands a slapping body shot.
Dudek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek takes one on the button.
Kossu blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kossu, right into the meat.
Kossu throws a leg kick but Dudek checks it.
Dudek throws a lazy right hand but Kossu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dudek. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kossu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dudek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudek misses with a body kick.
Kossu connects with a body shot.
Dudek cracks a nice hook into Kossu's ribs.
Dudek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudek throws a low kick, looking for Kossu's leg but Kossu calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Kossu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kossu scores with a one two! Dudek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jan Dudek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kossu's calf.
Dudek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kossu. Kossu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kossu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dudek is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dudek is out of range.
Dudek thuds his shin into the meat of Kossu's side.
Kossu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dudek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kossu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown but Dudek shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kossu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kossu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kossu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dudek moves out of range of the leg kick from Kossu.
Dudek is looking to land body kicks.
Dudek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudek lands a front kick.
Kossu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kossu tries to score with a low kick but Dudek moves his leg out of the way.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kossu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu moves out of range of the body kick from Dudek.
Kossu tries to land a leg kick but Dudek saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Kossu does no damage.
Kossu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kossu throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kossu.
Litran Kossu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudek misses the jab.
Dudek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kossu thuds a left hand into Dudek's body.
Dudek throws the kick towards the body but Kossu avoids it.
Dudek fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Dudek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kossu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litran Kossu!
Litran Kossu is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Litran Kossu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slaap lekker!. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi rushes Hua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hua misses with a punch on the inside.
Hua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomi blocks an elbow strike from Hua.
Hua misses with an elbow over the top.
Gomi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hua uses from the top position.
Hua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomi is trying to keep Hua in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomi is trying to control the position but Hua postures up.
Hua is posturing up here but Gomi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hua tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hua has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Gomi!
Kenny Gomi retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Kenny Gomi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfie Norks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Helter Skelter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Norks's choice of entrance music: Like a G6. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfie Norks!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norks throws a low kick, looking for Manson's leg but Manson calmly moves out of range.
Manson doesn't manage to clinch there - Norks circles away.
Norks throws the kick towards the body but Manson avoids it.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Norks shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Norks tenderised Manson's leg. Manson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Norks.
Norks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norks staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norks scores with a jab. Manson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manson moves out of range of the leg kick from Norks.
Manson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Norks has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Norks landing knees to the body.
Manson takes an elbow to the temple.
Norks lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson tries to pull guard but Norks won't allow it.
Norks lands a nice elbow.
Norks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manson's efforts to push away.
Norks tries to work over Manson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norks prevents Manson from breaking the clinch.
Norks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manson avoids it.
Norks misses with a body punch.
Manson can't break the clinch.
Manson working hard to break the clinch.
Manson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norks has him pressed against the cage.
Norks lands an elbow inside.
Norks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
Charlie Manson's cut is getting worse.
Manson has had enough of the clinch but Norks keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Manson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norks landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Norks.
Charlie Manson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Norks landing knees to the body.
Norks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Charlie Manson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Norks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norks effectively controlling the action here.
Norks lands an elbow just above Manson 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Manson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfie Norks! Alfie Norks retains his heavyweight title!
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