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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Maci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maci's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jNyaPvsCLE&feature=related. A fine choice. Washington has chosen Forget you-Cee-Lo Green (Orginal version unedited) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Maci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Maci looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A left and a right from Washington both land. Nice combination.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maci misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maci gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maci misses with a body shot
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick from Washington lands but Maci takes it in his stride.
Washington drives through and clinches with Maci against the cage.
Washington pulls guard successfully.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maci.
Washington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maci!
Maci is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maci can't escape the position.
Washington content just to control the position here.
It looks like Washington might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maci is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Washington was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maci manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maci misses with a wild combination.
Washington tries for a takedown but Maci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington stalling in the clinch but Maci improves position.
Come on Washington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maci goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maci can't fight it off and eventually Washington manages to take the fight to the floor. Maci looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maci can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Washington decides to return to a standing position.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maci in his tracks.
Washington throws a series of strikes that have Maci backpedaling.
Washington connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maci takes a shot to the head.
Washington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Maci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maci is in trouble now - Washington has advanced to mount!
Maci is working to get back to half guard.
Washington controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maci is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Maci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washington!
Jason Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington tries to clinch there but Maci circles away.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maci looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Maci sprawls well.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries to clinch there but Maci circles away.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maci.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Maci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Washington. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington is looking to clinch but Maci is avoiding it.
A head kick from Washington lands but Maci takes it in his stride.
Maci misses with the combination.
Washington has closed the distance and engaged Maci in a clinch.
Washington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maci uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
Washington is pushing down on Maci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maci is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maci to stand up.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maci under the eye.
Maci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maci misses with a series of wild punches.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington scores with a head kick. Maci tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington tries a body shot but Maci blocks it.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maci prevents it.
Mario Maci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maci jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Maci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Washington rushes Maci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Maci to the mat.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Maci is proving a slippery customer.
Maci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maci manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington postures up in Maci's guard and throws a big left but Maci blocks it.
Maci keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington passes into half guard.
Washington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Washington tries to control but Maci wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington avoids the attempt from Maci to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maci is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maci as he jumps to the side.
Washington tries to clinch up but Maci circles away and keeps his distance.
Maci stuffs the takedown.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington tries to clinch up but Maci circles away and keeps his distance.
Maci moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maci throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Washington.
Maci misses with a jab to the body
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Maci swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maci backs up against the cage.
Maci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Maci.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Maci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario Maci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Washington.
Maci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maci pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maci throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Maci throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters with a big head kick but Maci shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington sizes up Maci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maci tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maci scores with a one two! Washington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Washington feints and then cracks Maci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maci down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maci pinned against the cage. Maci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington wants to clinch up but Maci keeps it at a distance.
Mario Maci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Maci pushes him off.
Washington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maci back to the cage. Washington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Maci.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Maci pushes him off.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maci pinned against the cage. Maci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maci has managed to clinch.
Washington gets control of Maci's arms and successfully pulls guard. Washington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jason Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maci wants to stand but Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maci punching from the bottom.
Washington passes to side control.
Jason Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington wants to control but Maci is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Maci's face as Washington controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Jason Washington!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jason Washington!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jason Washington!
Jason Washington wins by unanimous decision!
Jason Washington managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ana Balestra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flo Rida- 54321. Jake Palhares could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ana Balestra's chin.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Palhares !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ana Balestra!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palhares .
Balestra takes the fight into the clinch.
Palhares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balestra is defending well.
Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Palhares . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balestra can't break the clinch.
Palhares keeps control of Balestra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balestra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Palhares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palhares jumps guard and drags Balestra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Balestra wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Balestra wants to stand but Palhares has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Balestra looking to pass the guard.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balestra with a nice head shot there.
Balestra wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Balestra postures up and lands a big shot to Palhares 's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balestra wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Balestra postures up in Palhares 's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares , not yet.
Balestra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balestra connects with a couple of short punches.
Balestra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palhares is proving hard to escape from.
Balestra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balestra controls the pace.
Balestra looking to sit in guard and control but Palhares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balestra is keeping the position for now.
Palhares preventing the sweep.
Balestra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palhares stopping the sweep attempt from Balestra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balestra trying to keep a closed guard but Palhares is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ana Balestra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Balestra has Palhares up against the cage in a clinch.
Palhares pulls guard effortlessly.
Palhares keeping full guard, as Balestra tries to pass.
Palhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balestra has picked Palhares up and slammed him! Palhares can't keep hold of the triangle and Balestra manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balestra has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Palhares tries to clinch but Balestra is having none of it.
Balestra rushes Palhares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Palhares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balestra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balestra tries to avoid it but Palhares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balestra to the ground. Balestra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balestra throws a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balestra closes the distance and clinches.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Balestra manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares wants to break free but Balestra has control.
Balestra gets control of Palhares 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balestra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balestra managing to control the position.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Balestra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ana Balestra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palhares shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balestra counters with a left and a right that stings Palhares .
Balestra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balestra shoots in but no luck this time.
Balestra misses with a head kick.
Palhares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balestra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balestra is looking to clinch.
Jake Palhares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balestra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up with Balestra, looking for a takedown. Palhares pushes Balestra against the cage but Balestra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balestra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Balestra from controlling successfully.
Balestra gets to his feet. Palhares looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Palhares gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Balestra trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Balestra chips away with some ground and pound.
Balestra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balestra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balestra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palhares lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Balestra!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balestra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ana Balestra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balestra is pressing down on Palhares 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Balestra keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Balestra has his hands on Palhares 's head, controlling the position.
Palhares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balestra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palhares won't allow Balestra to sweep him here.
Palhares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palhares stopping the sweep attempt from Balestra.
Balestra is trying to keep Palhares in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balestra wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
Balestra keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Palhares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Balestra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palhares , into his guard.
Palhares looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balestra has picked Palhares up and slammed him! Palhares can't keep hold of the triangle and Balestra manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ana Balestra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Balestra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Balestra won't allow it.
Palhares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Balestra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Balestra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palhares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balestra wants the takedown. Palhares is fighting it off but Balestra persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Palhares 's guard against the cage.
Balestra is posturing up here but Palhares has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Balestra tries to roll out but it's too tight and Balestra has to tap! Slick submission there by Palhares !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Palhares !
Jake Palhares retains his bantamweight title!
Jake Palhares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cub Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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21
144 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cub Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
Swanson has one foot on Gomez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Swanson keeps Gomez at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomez.
Gomez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Swanson defend it? Gomez steps over the head and cranks it - Swanson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Gomez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Filip Centkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attonitto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filip Centkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Attonitto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centkiewicz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Centkiewicz fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Centkiewicz can't do much from the bottom here.
Centkiewicz is trying to improve his position.
Centkiewicz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centkiewicz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Centkiewicz.
Centkiewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Centkiewicz wants to control but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to move to full mount but Centkiewicz actually manages to regain half guard.
Centkiewicz gets full guard.
Centkiewicz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Centkiewicz.
Centkiewicz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centkiewicz wants to control but Silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attonitto Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Centkiewicz.
Centkiewicz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Centkiewicz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Centkiewicz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Centkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Centkiewicz's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Centkiewicz is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva has control of Centkiewicz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Centkiewicz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Centkiewicz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Centkiewicz is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Centkiewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centkiewicz.
Silva pushes a forearm under Centkiewicz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Centkiewicz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Attonitto Silva!
Attonitto Silva is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Attonitto Silva made sure he mentioned SAVE A FIGHTER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cabral!
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, Rodrigo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a series of strikes that have Cabral backpedaling.
Cabral throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabral fails with a takedown attempt.
Cabral ducks right into an uppercut from Alves.
Alves throws a series of punches but Cabral moves out of range.
Alves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cabral goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabral clinches.
Cabral with a knee to the head.
Cabral manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabral looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cabral's guard.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabral is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alves is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cabral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alves is looking to defend but Cabral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alves! Cabral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alves taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rogerio Cabral!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Garbage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mayo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am2igTHjHaI. Jason Mayo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladimir Garbage!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayo misses with a low kick.
Mayo closes the distance and clinches.
Mayo misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayo as Garbage tries to tie him up.
Mayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garbage closes the distance but Mayo moves to the side
enabling Mayo to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbage tries to clinch
and Mayo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayo throws a nice looking combination but Garbage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayo darts in and clinches Garbage up against the cage.
Garbage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayo avoids it.
Mayo breaks from the clinch.
Garbage tries to clinch up.
Garbage closes the distance but Mayo moves to the side
and Mayo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Vladimir Garbage has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayo has time to react.
Garbage tries to keep at a distance but Mayo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mayo breaks the clinch.
Garbage closes the distance but Mayo moves to the side
and Mayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garbage misses with a head kick.
Garbage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mayo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Garbage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mayo digs a good hook to Garbage's body.
Garbage looks gassed!
Mayo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garbage trying to stall but Mayo improves his position.
Garbage misses with an elbow strike.
Mayo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayo works the jab nicely.
Garbage is rocked!
Garbage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garbage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garbage is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayo finish him?
Garbage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mayo counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Garbage falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Mayo!
A very excited looking Jason Mayo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mint Choco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mint Choco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Choco misses the jab.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Choco counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva moves away from the strike by Choco.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Choco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Choco's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Choco keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Choco trying to control the position.
Choco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Choco keeps moving.
Choco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mint Choco wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Choco misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Choco won't be happy with that.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Choco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Choco is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choco keeps Silva under control for a moment.
Choco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choco is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Choco's face as Silva controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Choco is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Choco manages to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Choco is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Choco controlling the position.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Choco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Choco's brow.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva won't allow Choco to sweep him here.
Choco keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva postures up in Choco's guard and throws a big left but Choco blocks it.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Choco is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Choco misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choco thinking.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mint Choco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choco.
Choco fails with a takedown attempt.
Choco looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Choco misses the jab.
Choco swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choco is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Choco dodges it nicely.
Choco is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Choco looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Choco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choco trying to control but Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choco won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is just content to waste time from the top position. Choco takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Choco keeps moving.
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!
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Choco has locked up a guillotine! Choco's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silva is holding on here and Choco must be using up a lot of energy. Silva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Choco gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mint Choco!
Mint Choco took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. Alves has chosen Falcao as his entrance music. Roberto Rodriguez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Alves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Alves misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top!
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriguez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent Alves getting side control.
Alves is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Alves wants to advance to full mount but Rodriguez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alves wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rodriguez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alves is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rodriguez pulls down on the head and he's put Alves to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Rodriguez!
Roberto Rodriguez retains his featherweight title!
Roberto Rodriguez decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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