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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Angel Of Death. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roberto Rodriguez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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152 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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24
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Souza lands with a straight right. Rodriguez didn't see that one coming.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed Souza to get to half guard.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Rodriguez looking for subs from the bottom but Souza mounts him!
Souza looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Souza misses with a body shot
and Rodriguez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Souza's guard.
Souza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Souza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fabio Souza.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabio Souza has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Souza misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Souza has escaped and now he's on top!
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabio Souza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Fabio Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Fabio Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Fabio Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
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.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Souza dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Souza looking to score a takedown here. Rodriguez is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Souza has passed into half guard!
Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Souza content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Souza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza throws some wild stikes that Rodriguez manages to avoid easily.
Souza looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Souza looking to ground and pound but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Souza looking to ground and pound but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Souza throwing strikes here but Rodriguez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Fabio Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez 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.
Souza controlling the action here.
Souza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Souza passes to side control.
Souza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rodriguez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roberto Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Souza!
Our winner, Fabio Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Ramlho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramlho has chosen Back To The Primitive - Soulfly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
22 - 24 - 0 |
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30
163 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Pablo Ramlho!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramlho counters with a head kick. That will keep Albright thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Albright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Albright with that takedown attempt.
Albright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramlho swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramlho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ramlho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Albright.
Ramlho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albright.
Ramlho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albright in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ramlho misses.
Ramlho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albright has a takedown stuffed.
Ramlho misses with a head kick.
Albright scores with a takedown into Ramlho's guard.
Albright stays in close to Ramlho's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramlho wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Albright is now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Albright seems content to control.
Albright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramlho for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eugene Albright wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for Ramlho.
Albright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramlho being controlled for a moment.
Ramlho is trying to work for a sweep but Albright has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramlho holds on for dear life.
Albright won't let Ramlho get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramlho wants to hold on but Albright pushes him away.
Albright controlling the pace for now.
Juan Pablo Ramlho has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramlho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albright was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramlho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albright shoots in but Ramlho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Albright shoots for a takedown but Ramlho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramlho throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Ramlho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramlho lands a jab.
Ramlho looks to land a combination but Albright avoids it well.
Albright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramlho.
Albright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramlho was covering up waiting for the punch and Albright finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Albright prevents Ramlho from getting back to his feet.
Albright is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramlho throws a series of punches but Albright moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramlho's waist but Ramlho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Albright off to one side.
Albright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramlho is fending him off so far but Albright persists. Nope, Ramlho circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Ramlho tenderised Albright's leg. Albright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albright tries for a takedown but Ramlho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramlho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramlho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramlho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramlho won't be happy with that.
Ramlho struggling a bit here.
Albright slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramlho clinches with his opponent.
Albright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramlho has a couple of punches blocked by Albright.
Albright tries to pull guard but Ramlho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Albright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramlho after a bit of a struggle.
Albright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramlho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramlho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Albright shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramlho tries to sprawl out of it but Albright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramlho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramlho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramlho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramlho defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Ramlho as Albright shoots in.
Ramlho throws a wild body kick that Albright sees coming a mile off.
Albright looks for a takedown but Ramlho sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Ramlho. No joy for Albright on that attempt.
Eugene Albright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albright takes one to the side of the head.
Ramlho scores with a hook to the body. Albright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juan Pablo Ramlho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Ramlho. Those never looked like landing.
Ramlho is looking to slow Albright down with leg kicks.
Ramlho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramlho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramlho to the mat! Ramlho manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramlho holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Juan Pablo Ramlho wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ramlho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Albright.
Ramlho lands a head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Albright is defended easily by Ramlho.
Juan Pablo Ramlho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramlho is looking to slow Albright down with leg kicks.
Albright shoots in but Ramlho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramlho leaves Albright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramlho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Ramlho 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. This is the final round!
Ramlho moves into the clinch.
Ramlho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Albright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramlho prevents it.
Albright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramlho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Albright dodges the punch combination from Ramlho.
Ramlho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramlho wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Ramlho.
Albright darts in and clinches Ramlho up against the cage.
Albright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Albright goes for a takedown attempt but Ramlho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramlho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramlho avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramlho.
Ramlho drives through and clinches with Albright against the cage.
Ramlho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Albright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramlho lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramlho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albright pulls guard successfully.
Albright pulls Ramlho in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juan Pablo Ramlho.
Albright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramlho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Albright's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramlho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramlho takes a swing at Albright's ribcage but misses.
Eugene Albright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramlho throws a good cross that connects.
Albright gets tackled into the cage by Ramlho. Ramlho maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ramlho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramlho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramlho lands with a right to the head.
Ramlho lands with a right to the head.
Ramlho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramlho lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramlho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Ramlho to work.
Albright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramlho smiles and moves away.
Ramlho punishes Albright's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramlho lands a nice hook to Albright's body. Albright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramlho has managed to clinch.
Ramlho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramlho looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Ramlho.
Nice elbow from Ramlho.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramlho.
Ramlho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albright or not.
Ramlho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Albright backwards.
Albright is rocked!
Albright blocks an uppercut.
Oh Albright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramlho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albrights head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramlho.
Juan Pablo Ramlho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramlho lands a left hand.
Juan Pablo Ramlho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramlho creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Albright's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Albright drops to his knees and Ramlho pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Pablo Ramlho!
A very excited looking Juan Pablo Ramlho 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent. 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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29
164 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toro looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida throws a nice looking combination but Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yoshida misses with the combination.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toro moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshida delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Toro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida throws the kick towards the body but Toro avoids it.
Toro throws a right hand that Yoshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshida also avoids with ease.
Toro moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Toro there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro lunges at Yoshida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshida's hand.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toro throws out the jab.
Toro checks the leg kick.
Toro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Toro missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yoshida. Toro shrugs it off though.
Toro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yoshida takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshida throws a series of punches but Toro moves out of range.
Toro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshida's head backwards.
Aze Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toro looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Toro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toro just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Toro misses with a looping left.
Toro blocks the body kick.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Toro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toro lands a lovely overhand right.
Toro throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Toro.
Toro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toro misses the jab.
Toro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoshidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Toro.
Toro misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida throws a nice looking combination but Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Toro.
Yoshida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yoshida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toro ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toro throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Toro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yoshida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida throws a series of punches but Toro moves out of range.
Toro feints a jab promting Yoshida to slip. Toro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yoshida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yoshida is looking to wear down Toro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yoshida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toro counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Toro.
Toro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yoshida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Toro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toro.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Toro.
Yoshida slips a jab and a cross from Toro.
Toro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toro misses with a straight right.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Toro lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aze Toro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yoshida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Toro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Toro checks a leg kick.
Toro scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ken Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yoshida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toro misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a low kick, right behind Toro 's knee.
Toro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoshida under the eye.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Toro.
Toro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Toro swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida scores with a push kick.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Toro ducks under and follows up with a left that Toro also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Yoshida both land. Nice combination.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Toro misses.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toro.
Toro blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toro.
Yoshida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida throws a series of punches but Toro avoids them all with ease.
Yoshida throws a series of punches but Toro avoids them all with ease.
Toro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Aze Toro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toro misses with a straight right.
Toro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toro.
Toro cracks Yoshida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Toro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toro is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Toro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toro checks a leg kick.
Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida thows a body shot but no joy.
Toro jabs at Yoshida's body.
Yoshida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toro circles away quickly and effectively.
Toro misses the shot to the body.
Toro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toro.
Yoshida takes a swing at Toro's ribcage but misses.
Toro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Toro misses.
Toro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toro scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Toro.
Toro thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
Toro lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aze Toro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Toro finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Toro loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Toro cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Toro.
Toro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoshidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yoshida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toro throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Toro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida defending well as Toro loads up on a big left hand.
Toro missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida wants to slow Toro down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Toro both land. Nice combination.
Toro takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Toro lands a jab to the nose.
Toro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Toro.
Sloppy strikes from Toro. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Toro ducks under and follows up with a left that Toro also avoids with ease.
Toro throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Toro lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Toro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toro misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toro lands with a shot to the body.
Yoshida takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toro moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toro moves away.
Yoshida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Toro.
A combination from Yoshida does no damage.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toro thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yoshida misses with the combination.
Toro cracks Yoshida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshida.
Toro scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toro cracks Yoshida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida walks into a stiff left hand from Toro.
Toro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Toro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Toro.
Ken Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toro misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshida defending well as Toro loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida tries to bum rush Toro with a series of wild strikes but Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Toro as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Toro misses.
Yoshida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toro blocks a jab.
Aze Toro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toro lunges at Yoshida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshida's hand.
Yoshida throws a hook but Toro blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Toro.
Yoshida tries to bum rush Toro with a series of wild strikes but Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Toro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toro lands a jab-cross combination.
Toro connects with a looping right hand.
Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aze Toro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toro 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aze Toro!
Aze Toro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes into the arena with Youth Blood blaring out of the sound system. Dog has chosen For U Phoenix Marrizle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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149 lbs
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger staying out of range there.
Clanger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Clanger.
Clanger wants to clinch but Dog slips to the side
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clanger.
Clanger loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Clanger misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Clanger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clanger slaps away a takedown attempt from Dog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clanger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clanger misses with a looping left.
Clanger throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yonsil Clanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Clanger throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clanger.
Clanger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dog's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.
Clanger gets a double leg takedown into Dog's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Clanger cracks Dog with a solid left hand.
Clanger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dog manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clanger has Dog in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control but Clanger is working from the bottom.
Dog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clanger tries to improve position but can't.
Clanger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clanger keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dog has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dog tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clanger regains half guard, as Dog was trying to land strikes.
Clanger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clanger is looking to control Dog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clanger avoid being mounted?
Dog is looking for a kimura but Clanger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.
Dog prevents Clanger from improving his position.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clanger keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger actively working from the bottom here.
Clanger tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crazy Dog will probably get the nod.
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.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Clanger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clanger lands with an overhand left.
Dog looks to land a combination but Clanger avoids it well.
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clanger cracks Dog with a good jab.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clanger lands with a right hand.
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Clanger's head but Clanger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dog is defended easily by Clanger.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clanger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog misses with a hook.
Clanger throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Clanger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A good leg kick by Clanger.
Clanger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Dog coming out on top.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Clanger's front leg but catches the back leg as Clanger tries to avoid it.
Dog slips a jab from Clanger.
Dog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Clanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clanger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clanger's corner calls for a 1-2. Clanger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two 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!
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Crazy Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clanger closes the distance and clinches.
Clanger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Clanger is just out of range.
Clanger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clanger misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Clanger looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Clanger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dog cracks a nice hook into Clanger's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Clanger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Clanger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Clanger's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clanger doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog walks into a stiff left hand from Clanger.
Clanger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog tests Clanger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clanger as he jumps to the side.
Dog thuds his right hand into Clanger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Clanger.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dog.
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clanger. Clanger obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clanger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clanger is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Clanger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Dog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog duly obliges.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clanger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clanger has Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
Clanger tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yonsil Clanger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Clanger moves away from the strike by Dog.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clanger swivels and escapes.
Clanger with a jab.
Clanger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clanger throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Clanger misses with a body shot.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clanger.
Clanger looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Clanger misses with a straight left.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Clanger misses with a hook to the body
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Clanger scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog misses with a double jab
enabling Clanger to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clanger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog lands with a hook. Clanger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clanger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
A telegraphed right hand from Clanger misses the target.
Clanger misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dog.
Clanger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dog off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Dog defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clanger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog has managed to get both his arms back between Clanger's legs - danger averted.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Clanger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clanger holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clanger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dog!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanger landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonsil Clanger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clanger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yonsil Clanger!
In his post fight interview, Yonsil Clanger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kerabatsos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Kerabatsos misses with a straight right.
Kerabatsos keeps Bishop at a distance using the push kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerabatsos scores with a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Bishop wants to control but Kerabatsos is keeping him busy.
Kerabatsos is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerabatsos's head.
Kerabatsos wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerabatsos is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerabatsos is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerabatsos is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop looks to land a strike but Kerabatsos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Kerabatsos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bishop!
Kerabatsos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bishop working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kerabatsos content just to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerabatsos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerabatsos scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to the head.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Kerabatsos dominated that round.
That's time! Kerabatsos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerabatsos blocks the body kick.
Kerabatsos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kerabatsos duly obliges.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Kerabatsos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Kerabatsos.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Kerabatsos counters with a left and a right that stings Bishop.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kerabatsos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bishop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kerabatsos is doing well to control the position and prevent Bishop from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerabatsos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Kerabatsos won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
Bishop is trying to control. Kerabatsos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Kerabatsos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Kerabatsos swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense.
Kerabatsos misses the shot to the body.
Donald Kerabatsos is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerabatsos but Kerabatsos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Kerabatsos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot.
Bishop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kerabatsos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Kerabatsos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Kerabatsos stuffs the takedown.
Kerabatsos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kerabatsos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop looks for a takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well.
Kerabatsos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerabatsos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kerabatsos misses the shot to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense.
Kerabatsos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kerabatsos counters with a leg kick.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Kerabatsos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerabatsos loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Kerabatsos is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kerabatsos looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kerabatsos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Kerabatsos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kerabatsos!
Kerabatsos tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kerabatsos. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot.
Bishop dives in and grabs Kerabatsos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerabatsos pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Kerabatsos throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Kerabatsos with a hook.
Bishop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kerabatsos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Kerabatsos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kerabatsos throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Kerabatsos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Nice cross by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kerabatsos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kerabatsos connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerabatsos stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerabatsos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kerabatsos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop looks to throw a body kick
and Kerabatsos counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Kerabatsos.
Bishop checks a low kick from Kerabatsos.
Bishop throws a head kick but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerabatsos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Nice cross by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos 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.
Kerabatsos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Kerabatsos, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Kerabatsos against the cage but Kerabatsos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bishop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerabatsos as he avoids it easily.
Kerabatsos lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
Kerabatsos slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kerabatsos connects with the punch.
Kerabatsos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kerabatsos's waist but Kerabatsos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bishop off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kerabatsos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kerabatsos digs a good body shot into Bishop's ribs.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scores with a one two! Bishop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kerabatsos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerabatsos with a hook.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Kerabatsos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kerabatsos connects with a looping right hand.
Donald Kerabatsos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerabatsos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Kerabatsos cracks the inside of Bishop's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerabatsos, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to what's new pussycat. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Washburn tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washburn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones clinches up with Washburn and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washburn fails to pull guard.
Jones blocks a body shot from Washburn.
Washburn lands a right hand.
Washburn working aggressively here.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Washburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washburn taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washburn lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones wants to sweep here but Washburn controlling him for the moment.
Washburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washburn is one step ahead there.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Washburn postures up.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Jones just wasn't active enough.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones has Washburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Washburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washburn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washburn as Jones tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Washburn pulls Jones into guard.
Washburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Washburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Washburn!
Washburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is controlling Washburn's posture.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Washburn is proving a slippery customer.
Washburn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Washburn slips nicely into half guard.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Washburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Washburn stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod.
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.
Washburn darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
Washburn taking a breather.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Washburn.
Washburn avoiding damage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washburn lands a right hand.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Washburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Washburn in his tracks for a moment.
Washburn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones pushes Washburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones tries a body shot but Washburn blocks it.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Washburn.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Washburn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Washburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Washburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Tom Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones tries a body shot but Washburn blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washburn holds on and takes a little breather.
Washburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Washburn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Washburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washburn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Washburn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Washburn to pass to mount.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Washburn has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Washburn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Washburn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Washburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Washburn is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn looking to stall.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Washburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washburn tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Washburn back against the cage.
Washburn misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Washburn tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Washburn drops back down to his feet.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones lands a left hand.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Jones.
Washburn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Washburn manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Washburn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Washburn's attempts to control the action.
Washburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zoe Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Washburn unloading with bombs!
Washburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A big strike lands for Washburn! That's really hurt Jones and he's turned his back - Washburn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Washburn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoe Washburn!
A relieved looking Zoe Washburn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Cry For Me Argentina. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29
175 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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34
177 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenzie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanne.
Kanne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenzie slips under a jab from Kanne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenzie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanne.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kanne.
Kenzie is looking to clinch.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenzie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenzie scores with a jab to the body.
Kenzie wants to clinch.
Kanne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenzie.
Kenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Kanne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenzie jabs at Kanne's body.
Kanne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Kanne.
Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenzie tries to clinch up but Kanne circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenzie.
Kenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanne backwards.
Kenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is struggling to control the position.
Kenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanne's efforts to push away.
A short left from Kanne.
Kenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenzie.
Kenzie digs a right hand into Kanne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanne's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenzie.
Kenzie scores with a hook to the body.
Kenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kanne has a couple of punches blocked by Kenzie.
Kenzie tries to throw a body punch but Kanne avoids it by throwing Kenzie back against the cage.
Kenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kenzie misses.
Kenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanne.
Kanne fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Kenzie.
Kanne misses with a straight right.
Kanne misses with a wild body shot.
Kanne misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is looking to clinch but Kanne is avoiding it.
Kenzie misses with a straight right.
Kenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanne is just out of range.
Kenzie moves into the clinch successfully.
Kanne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenzie controls his hands.
Kanne pushes Kenzie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanne.
Kenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Kanne.
A short right from Kenzie.
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!
Kanne trying to control the position but instead, Kenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanne into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kenzie fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kenzie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kenzie throws a hook to the side of Kanne's head but Kanne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenzie momentarily.
Kanne throws a leg kick which misses Kenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenzie tries to avoid it.
Kenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanne circles away.
Kanne has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kanne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kanne blocks a jab.
Kenzie misses with a looping left.
Kenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanne clinches.
Kenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kanne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanne.
Kenzie lands a shot to the body.
Kenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne tries to stall but Kenzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kenzie fails to land.
Kanne blocks an uppercut.
Kenzie misses with a punch to the body.
Kenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kanne.
Kanne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenzie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beasty Kanne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kanne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenzie on the side of the head.
Kanne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kenzie backs up against the cage.
Kenzie tries to clinch
and Kanne counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanne.
Kenzie has Kanne up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kanne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenzie backwards.
Kanne prevents a body shot from Kenzie.
Kenzie tries to throw a body punch but Kanne avoids it by throwing Kenzie back against the cage.
Kenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kanne as Kenzie tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenzie tries to break free but Kanne pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanne.
Kenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Kanne moves forwards but Kenzie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kanne, right into the meat.
Kenzie throws the left hand but Kanne avoids the punch easily.
Kanne throws a right hand that Kenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenzie also avoids with ease.
Kenzie swings for the body but Kanne moves out of range.
Kenzie lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanne.
Kanne misses with the combination.
Kenzie misses the shot to the body.
Kanne jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenzie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenzie tries to bum rush Kanne with a series of wild strikes but Kanne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenzie moves in looking to clinch but Kanne pushes him off.
Kanne is looking to slow Kenzie down with leg kicks.
Beasty Kanne is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenzie throws a right hand that Kanne ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanne also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanne.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanne.
Kenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanne.
Kanne has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Kenzie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanne misses with a body shot.
Kanne moves away from the strike by Kenzie.
Kanne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanne misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Kanne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenzie moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanne.
Kanne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanne.
A head punch on the inside from Kanne fails to land.
Kenzie is trying to break the clinch but Kanne is controlling him.
Kenzie tries to work over Kanne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie tries to break the clinch but Kanne is controlling the position.
Kanne trying to control the position but instead, Kenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanne into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kanne.
Kanne just leaning against Kenzie, taking a breather.
Kenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanne pushes Kenzie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kanne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenzie lands a shoulder strike.
Kanne blocks a body shot from Kenzie.
Patrick Kenzie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenzie breaks the clinch.
Kenzie throws a hook to the side of Kanne's head but Kanne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanne tries to bum rush Kenzie with a series of wild strikes but Kenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Kenzie finds it's way through Kanne's defenses.
Kenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenzie takes one to the chin there.
Kanne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenzie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kanne tries a low kick but Kenzie avoids it.
Kanne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie checks the leg kick.
Kanne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenzie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kanne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kenzie backs up against the cage.
It looks like Patrick Kenzie has been cut.
Kenzie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Kenzie.
Kenzie throws a nice looking combination but Kanne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenzie looks to land a left hand but Kanne moved out of range nicely.
Kanne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kanne throws a leg kick which misses Kenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenzie tries to avoid it.
Kenzie connects with a body shot that sends Kanne's belly button to the back.
Kenzie misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenzie's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Kenzie.
Kanne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanne lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Kenzie.
Kenzie slips a jab and a cross from Kanne.
Kenzie misses the shot to the body.
Kanne tries to clinch up.
Kenzie tries to move into range but Kanne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenzie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanne lands with a nice combination. Kenzie backs away looking to recover.
Beasty Kanne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanne.
Kenzie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beasty Kanne.
I think Kenzie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Kenzie!
A relieved looking Patrick Kenzie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Olhoffer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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36
312 lbs
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34
277 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muerte ducks under a wild hook from Olhoffer.
Muerte tries to bum rush Olhoffer with a series of wild strikes but Olhoffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muerte tries to bum rush Olhoffer with a series of wild strikes but Olhoffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olhoffer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muerte fails with the takedown.
Muerte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ray Olhoffer has been cut.
Olhoffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muerte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muerte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olhoffer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Muerte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muerte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olhoffer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muerte somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Muerte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olhoffer slips under a jab.
Olhoffer cracks Muerte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muerte shoots in for a takedown but Olhoffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muerte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muerte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olhoffer stuns Muerte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olhoffer scores with a jab to the body.
Muerte is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muerte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muerte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olhoffer counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Thiago Muerte has been cut.
Olhoffer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Muerte sprawling to the canvas! Muerte rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Olhoffer finish him?!
Muerte is rocked!
Olhoffer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olhoffer ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Muerte's jaw. Muerte's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Olhoffer does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Olhoffer!
Ray Olhoffer is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ray Olhoffer 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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