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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Barao!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barao with a hook.
Barao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barao closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Barao pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barao slips a straight right by Nelson.
Barao throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barao to counter with a crisp jab.
Barao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barao scores with a decent looking hook.
Barao moves out of range of the strikes.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Barao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Barao counters with a one-two to the body.
Barao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Barao.
Barao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barao is rocked!
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Barao is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Rogers Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Barao misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a huge left! Barao is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nelson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barao from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogers Nelson!
After winning the bout, Rogers Nelson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algenir De Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tibor Nagy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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173 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tibor Nagy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir De Mira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Mira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagy pinned against the cage. Nagy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nagy throws a jab when De Mira was well out of range.
Nagy throws a lazy right hand but De Mira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Mira blocks a jab.
Nagy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagy throws a lazy right hand but De Mira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagy throws a lazy uppercut
and De Mira counters with a single leg into guard. Nagy didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nagy wants to stand and escape but De Mira is having none of it.
Nagy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Mira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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!
Nagy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibor Nagy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagy throws a jab but it's blocked by De Mira.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Mira.
De Mira working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagy tries to control but De Mira manages to take his back.
De Mira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Nagy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nagy turns into De Mira and is now in his guard.
De Mira wants to get back to his feet but Nagy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Mira controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Mira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagy wanted to stand there but De Mira had control of the position.
Nagy wants to stand and escape but instead De Mira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagy is looking to stand up but De Mira isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagy thows a body shot but no joy.
Tibor Nagy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagy throws a hook but De Mira avoids it easily.
Nagy scores with a jab to the body.
Nagy throws a right hand that De Mira ducks under and follows up with a left that De Mira also avoids with ease.
Nagy throws a lazy uppercut
and De Mira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagy!
De Mira controlling the pace for now.
Nagy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagy is looking to get to half guard.
De Mira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Nagy tries to buck De Mira off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algenir De Mira dominated that round.
That's time! Nagy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Mira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagy lands a really nice looking cross but De Mira seems unphased.
Nagy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Mira.
De Mira fails to land with a series of punches.
De Mira slips a jab from Nagy.
Nagy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Mira.
Nice sprawl there from Nagy as De Mira shoots in.
Nagy lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Mira.
Tibor Nagy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algenir De Mira.
De Mira moves away from the strike by Nagy.
Nagy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Mira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Mira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagy working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagy looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Mira is one step ahead there.
Nagy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Mira controls the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Mira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagy's guard.
Nagy is looking to stand up but De Mira isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagy, not yet.
Algenir De Mira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tibor Nagy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagy thows a body shot but no joy.
Nagy throws a looping overhand right but De Mira ducks down to avoid it.
De Mira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Mira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagy is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De Mira jumps into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Nagy is right now.
Nagy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nagy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Mira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Mira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Algenir De Mira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Mira fails with a takedown attempt.
De Mira closes the distance and clinches up with Nagy, looking for a takedown. De Mira pushes Nagy against the cage but Nagy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Mira closes the distance and clinches up with Nagy, looking for a takedown. De Mira pushes Nagy against the cage but Nagy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tibor Nagy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algenir De Mira.
Nagy takes a swing at De Mira's ribcage but misses.
Nagy throws the left hand but De Mira avoids the punch easily.
De Mira slips a straight right by Nagy.
Nagy jabs at De Mira's body.
Nagy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Mira.
De Mira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagy on the side of the head.
De Mira fails with a takedown attempt.
De Mira throws a series of punches but Nagy avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Mira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Mira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagy sprawls well. Nagy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Mira gets slowly back to his feet.
De Mira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nagy is trying to defend but De Mira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Mira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagy wants to get back to his feet.
De Mira slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagy tries to kick De Mira off in order to stand up. De Mira Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nagy can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagy wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagy wants to control but De Mira postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Algenir De Mira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagy tries to escape but De Mira is in control.
Tibor Nagy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagy tries to clinch there but De Mira circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagy with a nice cross.
De Mira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagy circles away.
No joy there for De Mira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagy doesn't manage to clinch there - De Mira circles away.
Algenir De Mira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagy. De Mira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagy darts in trying to clinch
and De Mira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nagy's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Mira is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Mira won't allow Nagy to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tibor Nagy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Mira 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algenir De Mira!
Algenir De Mira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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 Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 7 - 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
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Shleifer lands.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredriksson throws a looping overhand right but Shleifer ducks down to avoid it.
Shleifer misses with a looping left.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Shleifer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shleifer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredriksson throws out the jab.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shleifer tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shleifer manages to avoid it.
Shleifer scores with a nice strike.
Fredriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shleifer circles away.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Shleifer counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shleifer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fredriksson is rocked!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shleifer finish him?
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Shleifer scores with a kick to the body.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Fredriksson misses with a straight left.
Shleifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Shleifer's body. Shleifer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shleifer under the eye.
Fredriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shleifer throws out the jab.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shleifer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Fredriksson.
Shleifer tries to clinch there but Fredriksson circles away.
Shleifer lands a head kick. Fredriksson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Clint Fredriksson has been cut.
Shleifer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shleifer avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shleifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shleifer, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fredriksson's efforts to push away.
Shleifer lands a damaging elbow.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Shleifer with a series of wild strikes but Shleifer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shleifer misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Shleifer's ribcage but misses.
Shleifer throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shleifer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fredriksson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fredriksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Shleifer prevents a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson leaning against his opponent.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Shleifer controls the action.
Fredriksson stalling against the cage.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
Fredriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredriksson tries to break free but Shleifer pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fredriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shleifer's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Shleifer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Shleifer.
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 Clint Fredriksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fredriksson lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shleifer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shleifer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shleifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Shleifer blocks it.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot that sends Shleifer's belly button to the back.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shleifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shleifer is just out of range.
Fredriksson connects with a looping right hand.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Shleifer's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Fredriksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fredriksson.
Fredriksson catches Shleifer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredriksson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shleifer rather than just go for the knockout.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shleifer.
Fredriksson with a hook.
Fredriksson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shleifer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Shleifer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrei Shleifer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Shleifer lands.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Shleifer moves out of range.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Shleifer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shleifer moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shleifer is just out of range.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Shleifer moves out of range.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch but Shleifer is avoiding it.
Shleifer connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson feints a jab promting Shleifer to slip. Fredriksson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shleifer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shleifer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shleifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shleifer is just out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Shleifer was well out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the body
and Shleifer counters with a flying knee that drops Fredriksson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson wants to stand but Shleifer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shleifer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A lazy left from Shleifer finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Shleifer.
A punch combination from Fredriksson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shleifer. Those never looked like landing.
Shleifer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shleifer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredriksson clinches up against the cage.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson pushes Shleifer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fredriksson.
Shleifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Shleifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks with his arms.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shleifer counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson clinches.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fredriksson lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clint Fredriksson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clint Fredriksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shleifer throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shleifer.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Shleifer's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shleifer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Shleifer avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson jabs Shleifer right on the nose. Shleifer blinks but takes it well.
Shleifer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Shleifer with a series of wild strikes but Shleifer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shleifer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fredriksson, pushing him back against the cage.
Shleifer has Fredriksson pressed against the cage, preventing Fredriksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fredriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shleifer lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shleifer trying to control the position but instead, Fredriksson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shleifer into the cage.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Fredriksson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredriksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shleifer's elbow.
Fredriksson stalling in the clinch but Shleifer improves position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks it.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson digs a good hook to Shleifer's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson clinches up with Shleifer and pushes him back against the cage.
Shleifer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fredriksson is keeping busy.
Fredriksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shleifer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fredriksson misses with a wild combination.
Fredriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shleifer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shleifer tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Shleifer throws a shot to the body.
Shleifer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Shleifer avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the body
and Shleifer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fredriksson throws a big shot that misses.
Shleifer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shleifer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fredriksson 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Cinderella Man By Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daniel Ryan enters the cage!
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32
157 lbs
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159 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in but Filcic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Filcic tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filcic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Filcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filcic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Filcic, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Filcic against the cage but Filcic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Filcic.
Ryan dives in and grabs Filcic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filcic pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Filcic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Filcic won't allow it.
Filcic connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filcic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Filcic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryan looks gassed!
Filcic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filcic thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Filcic looks to land a combination. Ryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filcic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Filcic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filcic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Filcic prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
Filcic controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filcic controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan is working to get back to half guard.
Filcic content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Filcic controlling the pace.
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.
Filcic wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Filcic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Filcic moves into the clinch.
Filcic gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Filcic is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Filcic down to the mat. Filcic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Filcic scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Filcic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Filcic sprawls well.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filcic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Filcic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filcic wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Filcic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filcic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Filcic is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Filcic pushes his legs off easily.
Filcic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filcic trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Filcic pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sandro Filcic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filcic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Filcic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryan's guard.
Ryan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Filcic is tapping! Great win for Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Ryan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davos Seaworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Vranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davos Seaworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirsad Vranic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vranic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Seaworth does it's job there.
A jab from Vranic misses.
Davos Seaworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seaworth throws a right and a left that Vranic avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Seaworth. That snapped Vranic's head back.
Vranic misses with a low kick.
Seaworth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seaworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seaworth lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vranic sprawling to the canvas. Seaworth follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vranic hang on?
Vranic is rocked!
It looks like Mirsad Vranic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seaworth maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vranic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Seaworth has cracked it and Vranic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Seaworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davos Seaworth!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Adbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Mohamed Adbo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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160 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Adbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Andre!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adbo closes the distance and clinches.
Adbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adbo throws a jab when Andre was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Adbo. That snapped Andre's head back.
Adbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andre tries to clinch but Adbo is having none of it.
Adbo darts in and clinches Andre up against the cage.
Andre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andre prevents Adbo from breaking the clinch.
Andre has Adbo pressed against the cage, preventing Adbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adbo manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adbo. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adbo rushes Andre and presses him up against the cage.
Adbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andre has him pressed against the cage.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but Adbo blocks with his arms.
Adbo is trying to force a seperation but Andre has the dominant position.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adbo lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Andre.
Adbo avoids a wild elbow strike from Andre.
Adbo blocks the elbow strike.
Adbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andre looking to throw knees to the head but Adbo is blocking nicely.
Andre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adbo looks to land a combination but Andre avoids it well.
Adbo clobbers Andre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but Adbo blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre looking to throw knees to the head but Adbo is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andre tries to land knees in the clinch but Adbo avoids the damage to the body.
Andre misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andre.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Adbo.
Adbo misses with an uppercut.
Adbo throws out a loose jab but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre tries to clinch but Adbo is having none of it.
Andre tries to score with a low kick but Adbo moves his leg out of the way.
Adbo lands a left and a right that sends Andre crashing to the canvas! Adbo dives into mount looking to finish!
Andre is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adbo controlling from the full mount.
Andre is still in real trouble! Can Adbo finish him?
Andre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adbo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Adbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andre is looking to clinch but Adbo is avoiding it.
Andre seems to have recovered his senses.
Andre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adbo moves into range and clinches up with Andre.
Adbo is trying to break the clinch but Andre has him pressed against the cage.
Adbo is trying to push Andre away but Andre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adbo tries to circle away but Andre has him pinned against the cage.
Adbo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andre's efforts to push away.
Adbo tries to throw a body punch but Andre avoids it by throwing Adbo back against the cage.
Adbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Andre controls his hands.
Andre misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adbo breaks the clinch.
Adbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andre connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adbo misses the jab.
Andre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adbo.
Adbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adbo. That did some damage!
Adbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohamed Adbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Andre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adbo's knee momentarily.
Andre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Adbo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adbo misses with a left hand
and Andre counters with a three punch combo that has Adbo backing up. Adbo nods at Andre to acknowledge the strikes.
Adbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
Adbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adbo jabs Andre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adbo throws a hook but Andre avoids it easily.
Adbo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adbo misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Adbo.
Andre drives through and clinches with Adbo against the cage.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adbo is trying to break the clinch but Andre has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adbo up against the cage.
Adbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adbo breaks from the clinch.
Adbo misses with a right hand
and Andre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andre tries a knee to the head but Adbo blocks it.
Adbo tries a body shot but Andre blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Andre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adbo's face.
Andre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adbo has had enough of the clinch but Andre keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adbo manages to break the clinch.
Adbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andre on the side of the head.
Adbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Adbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andre counters with an outside leg kick.
Adbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Andre darts in trying to clinch
and Adbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andre slips under a jab from Adbo.
Adbo throws a shot from downtown. Andre moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andre misses with a knee to the head.
Adbo takes a shot to the head.
Andre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adbo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paulo Andre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Andre won't allow it.
Adbo has had enough of the clinch but Andre keeps him there for the moment.
Adbo manages to break the clinch.
Andre misses with a low kick.
Mohamed Adbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Adbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andre throws a right hand that Adbo ducks under and follows up with a left that Adbo also avoids with ease.
Adbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Adbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Andre counters with an outside leg kick.
Adbo looks to land a combination but Andre avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adbo instigates a clinch.
Adbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but Adbo blocks with his arms.
Andre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andre keeps control of Adbo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adbo breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andre landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Adbo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andre has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Adbo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adbo forces Andre back against the cage and clinches.
Andre tries a knee to the head but Adbo blocks it.
Andre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andre looking to throw knees to the head but Adbo is blocking nicely.
Adbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adbo digs a right hand into Andre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andre's gas tank.
Andre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andre throws an elbow but it misses.
Adbo breaks from the clinch.
Adbo tests Andre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Adbo.
Andre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adbo digs a good body shot into Andre's ribs.
Andre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adbo forces Andre back against the cage and clinches.
Adbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Adbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andre has him pressed against the cage.
Adbo tries to break free but Andre pushes him back against the cage.
Andre prevents Adbo from breaking the clinch.
Adbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andre can do to turn this around?
Andre misses with a knee to the head.
Andre lands a knee to the head.
Adbo is trying to break the clinch but Andre has him pressed against the cage.
Andre throws an elbow that misses.
Andre breaks the clinch.
Andre tries to clinch but Adbo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Adbo. That snapped Andre's head back.
Adbo takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Adbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andre's head.
Adbo clinches.
Paulo Andre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adbo tries to circle away but Andre has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Andre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adbo is trying to break free.
Andre throws an elbow that misses.
Andre breaks the clinch.
Adbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andre was well out of range. Poor timing from Adbo.
Andre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andre wants to clinch.
Andre tries to clinch there but Adbo circles away.
Adbo clinches up with Andre and pushes him back against the cage.
Adbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adbo lands with a hook. Andre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Adbo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adbo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andre counters with a nice leg kick.
Adbo moves into the clinch.
Adbo dodges an elbow strike from Andre.
Adbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Andre has double underhooks.
Andre tries a knee to the head but Adbo blocks it.
Andre lands with a left to the head.
Adbo letting Andre take a breather here.
Andre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adbo throws a right hand that Andre ducks under and follows up with a left that Andre also avoids with ease.
Mohamed Adbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andre gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre misses with an elbow over the top.
Andre lands an elbow just above Adbo 's eye.
Andre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andre tries a knee to the head but Adbo blocks it.
Adbo can't find room to land a body shot as Andre controls the action.
Andre misses with a knee to the head.
Andre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andre tries to land a knee to the head but Adbo blocks with his arms.
Andre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andre tries to land knees in the clinch but Adbo avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adbo is trying to break the clinch but Andre is controlling him.
Andre lands an elbow inside that Adbo shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mohamed Adbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adbo lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Adbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adbo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Adbo!
An out of breath Mohamed Adbo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
205 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
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210 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Power White!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida takes one on the button.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a head kick.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
White misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
White misses with a looping right.
White throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. White catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
White looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Machida.
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!
Machida misses with a double jab.
White misses the jab.
Machida swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
A big left from White misses.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
White avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida moves away from the strike by White.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida slips a jab from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from White misses.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from White misses.
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
That kick from White tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machida lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
White misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida moves away from the strike by White.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
White misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
White misses the jab.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White throws a poor cross that misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Machida blocks a jab.
White connects with a leg kick. Machida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
White connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
White is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power White dominated 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.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machida slips under a jab from White.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida slips a jab from White.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida keeps White at a distance using the push kick.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
White blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Power White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida misses with a body kick.
White throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
White is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Machida defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
White scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White 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.
Machida moves out of range as White strikes.
White missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
White throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida swinging wildly here.
Machida slips a jab from White.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida misses with a body kick.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White swings widly with a right hand
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
White scores with a jab.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! White crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and White gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. White manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machida tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida moves out of range as White strikes.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a jab to the head.
Machida slips under a jab from White.
White jabs Machida right on the nose. Machida blinks but takes it well.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida moves away from the strike by White.
White misses the jab.
White misses with a looping left.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from White misses.
Machida throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Machida might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Machida is rocked!
Machida slips under a jab from White.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from White.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Machida misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Power White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Machida throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
A big left from White misses.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White misses with a hook
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White misses with an uppercut.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Power White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogelio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogelio Rodriguez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Lee's chin.
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180 lbs
14 - 12 - 3 |
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170 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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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
14 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogelio Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eric Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee misses with a body punch
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriguez has managed to sweep!
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez advances to half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Rodriguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Lee is in a horrible position here. Rodriguez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Rodriguez unloading with bombs!
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the head.
Rodriguez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriguez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
Rodriguez landing strikes from the mount.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lee scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rodriguez land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rodriguez stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogelio Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiao Hua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdual Jemall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua is looking to clinch but Jemall is avoiding it.
Hua cracks Jemall with a good jab.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jemall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jemall throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jemall throws a body punch but Hua moves out of range.
Jemall scores with a punch to the head.
Jemall connects with a right hand. Hua shakes it off.
A combination from Jemall does no damage.
Jemall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jemall tries for a kimura but Hua is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hua managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jemall.
Hua is trying to control Jemall's posture but Jemall avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jemall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua gets back to half guard.
Hua wants to get back to full guard.
Hua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jemall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hua is positioning himself well to prevent Jemall advancing to mount.
Jemall is trying to control the action in half guard but Hua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jemall is working for a submission of some sort.
Hua is looking for a sweep. Jemall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall stops Hua from getting back to his feet.
Hua has hold of Jemall's hands but Jemall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hua wants to get back to his feet.
Jemall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jemall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hua defends it well.
Jemall is working for a submission of some sort.
Hua wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jemall.
Hua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jemall lands a couple of digs.
Hua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jemall lands a nice looking body kick.
Hua avoids the body shot from Jemall.
Hua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jemall avoids a kick to the body.
Hua avoids the body shot from Jemall.
Hua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jemall if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jemall checks a leg kick.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hua lands a leg kick that knocks Jemall off balance momentarily.
Jemall tests Hua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jemall throws a low kick but Hua avoids it.
Jemall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jemall. That did some damage!
Hua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jemall moves in looking to clinch but Hua pushes him off.
Jemall just misses with a punch to the body.
Jemall takes a swing at Hua's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jemall will feel that in the morning.
Hua forces Jemall back against the cage and clinches.
Jemall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
Jemall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jemall misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdual Jemall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hua forces Jemall back against the cage and clinches.
Jemall avoids a wild elbow strike from Hua.
Hua lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Abdual Jemall has been cut.
Jemall takes an elbow to the temple.
Jemall has had enough of the clinch but Hua keeps him there for the moment.
Hua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hua lands an elbow that stopped Jemall in his tracks for a moment.
Hua lands a hook that snaps the head of Jemall backwards.
A short right from Hua on the inside.
Jemall is rocked!
Jemall avoids a wild elbow strike from Hua.
Hua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jemall is defending well for now.
Jemall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Jemall.
Jemall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jemall is still on wobbly legs! Can Hua finish him?
Jemall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hua blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jemall seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hua drives through and clinches with Jemall against the cage.
Hua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jemall's brow.
Jemall misses with some punches.
Hua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jemall's defenses.
Jemall misses with some punches.
Hua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hua has Jemall pressed against the cage. He pushes Jemall back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Hua throws a beautiful elbow that sends Jemall crashing to the floor! Hua piles on the pressure with more strikes! Jemall is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xiao Hua!
Xiao Hua retains his featherweight title!
Xiao Hua 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Slaap lekker!. Gegard Zaromskis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Gomi's chin.
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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
25 - 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
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gegard Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaromskis which made him look bad.
Zaromskis rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Zaromskis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Zaromskis gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zaromskis on the inside.
Zaromskis tries to work over Gomi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomi tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaromskis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaromskis has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Gomi avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaromskis smiles and moves away.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaromskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Gomi is avoiding it.
Gomi is looking to clinch but Zaromskis is avoiding it.
Gomi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaromskis.
A head kick by Zaromskis misses
and Gomi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaromskis circles away.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Gomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaromskis wants to slow Gomi down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaromskis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomi.
Zaromskis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomi back to the cage. Zaromskis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gomi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zaromskis is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Gomi seems content to control.
Gomi wants to pass to mount but Zaromskis is defending the position.
Zaromskis wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy.
Gomi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomi controlling the action here.
Zaromskis is trying to stand up here but Gomi is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws the kick towards the body but Gomi avoids it.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown.
Zaromskis throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaromskis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomi shoots in and bounces Zaromskis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaromskis holds on and takes a little breather.
Zaromskis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gomi passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaromskis is looking to control Gomi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaromskis avoid being mounted?
Gomi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis gets full guard.
Zaromskis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomi controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaromskis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaromskis keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Zaromskis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gegard Zaromskis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gomi tries to clinch but Zaromskis is having none of it.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gegard Zaromskis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaromskis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Zaromskis gets caught napping as Gomi dives in and scores a takedown. Zaromskis manages to retain guard.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaromskis looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaromskis, not yet.
Zaromskis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenny Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomi stands and throws Zaromskis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi lands some shots froms side control.
Gomi working the body and head with strikes.
Zaromskis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gomi connects with a decent elbow.
Gomi wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping him busy.
Gomi landing a few strikes.
Gomi trying to control the position but Zaromskis is working away.
Gomi tries for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending well.
Zaromskis taking a bit of punishment here - Gomi scoring with strikes.
Gomi throws a strike aimed at the side of Zaromskis's head but Zaromskis avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaromskis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gomi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gomi is working Zaromskis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zaromskis wants to get back to his feet but Gomi drags him back down.
Zaromskis struggling a bit here.
Zaromskis is looking to reverse the position.
Zaromskis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomi is working Zaromskis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gomi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gomi cracks Zaromskis with a big right hand but Zaromskis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to reverse the position.
Gomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zaromskis is not content to let Gomi control the position.
Gomi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaromskis is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis taking a bit of punishment here - Gomi scoring with strikes.
Gomi is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaromskis is defending well.
Zaromskis wants to control but Gomi postures up.
Gomi wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping him busy.
Zaromskis is trying to control Gomi's posture but Gomi avoids it.
Zaromskis stops Gomi from passing to mount.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaromskis keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaromskis throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaromskis but Zaromskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaromskis stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Gomi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Zaromskis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaromskis - that will leave a mark!
Gomi tries to clinch there but Zaromskis circles away.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaromskis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Gomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaromskis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomi somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in and drives through. Zaromskis sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Zaromskis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis connects with a crisp jab.
Zaromskis throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaromskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaromskis misses with an uppercut
and Gomi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Zaromskis's head but Zaromskis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaromskis scores with a punch to the head.
Zaromskis swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi tries to clinch up but Zaromskis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaromskis avoids it really well and circles away.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Gomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zaromskis sprawls well initially but Gomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zaromskis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomi is pressing down on Zaromskis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaromskis is holding on for now.
Gomi with the ground and pound but Zaromskis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zaromskis wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gomi stops Zaromskis from standing up.
Gomi throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomi throws a strike but Zaromskis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zaromskis won't allow Gomi to sweep him here.
Gomi wants to improve his position but instead Zaromskis has moved into half guard.
Zaromskis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis postures up.
Gomi wants to improve his position but Zaromskis is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zaromskis there.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back.
Gomi gets back to full guard.
Gomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaromskis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Zaromskis is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis tries to stand but Gomi is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Zaromskis really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaromskis misses with a body shot.
Gomi shoots in for a double leg but Zaromskis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gomi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaromskis - the referee stops the clock and Gomi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaromskis. Gomi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gomi clinches up with Zaromskis and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaromskis lands a left hand.
Gomi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaromskis walks away with a smile on his face. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaromskis connects with an inside leg kick.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaromskis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Zaromskis.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Zaromskis connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaromskis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaromskis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis rushes Gomi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaromskis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaromskis.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Zaromskis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Gomi.
Zaromskis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Gomi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaromskis is keeping busy.
Zaromskis lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi is rocked!
Zaromskis misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaromskis lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Gomi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaromskis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Gomi is leaning against Zaromskis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gomi fails to pull guard.
Gomi misses with the head strike.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaromskis to keep the fight standing.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Zaromskis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zaromskis scores with a nice strike.
Zaromskis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaromskis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaromskis lands an uppercut.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaromskis lands a right hand.
Zaromskis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
Zaromskis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land.
Gomi prevents a body shot from Zaromskis.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Zaromskis has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zaromskis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaromskis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi is looking for a takedown.
Zaromskis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Zaromskis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaromskis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaromskis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomi's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis working aggressively here.
Zaromskis presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Gomi pulls guard successfully.
Gomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaromskis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaromskis landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaromskis is working Gomi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaromskis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaromskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaromskis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaromskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaromskis landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Zaromskis dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zaromskis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gomi if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaromskis throws a series of punches but Gomi avoids them all with ease.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis looks to land a body kick but Gomi moved away.
Zaromskis throws a left and a right that both miss
so Gomi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zaromskis working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
Zaromskis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomi trying to control but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
Zaromskis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomi advances position into side control!
Gomi tries to score with some ground and pound. Zaromskis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Gomi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zaromskis can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomi wants to control but Zaromskis is keeping him busy.
Zaromskis wants to control but Gomi postures up.
Gomi swings around for an armbar but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gomi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomi, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaromskis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomi is on top in guard.
Gomi won't allow Zaromskis to get back to his feet.
Gomi looking to sit in guard and control but Zaromskis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomi is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zaromskis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaromskis is not content to let Gomi control the position.
Zaromskis dodges the ground and pound from Gomi.
Gomi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gegard Zaromskis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zaromskis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zaromskis gets back to half guard.
Zaromskis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Zaromskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomi is working for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending it quite comfortably.
Zaromskis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gomi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zaromskis!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaromskis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Zaromskis!
Gegard Zaromskis is the new lightweight champion!
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