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TWD 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Calbrentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Calbrentes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nelson Torres's chin.
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146 lbs
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132 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Calbrentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Torres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calbrentes dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Calbrentes closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
Calbrentes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calbrentes breaks from the clinch.
Calbrentes clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Calbrentes to keep the fight standing.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch.
Calbrentes has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Calbrentes gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calbrentes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calbrentes slowing the pace effectively.
Calbrentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres is rocked!
Calbrentes gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Calbrentes finish him?
Julio Calbrentes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Calbrentes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres tries to land knees in the clinch but Calbrentes avoids the damage to the body.
Calbrentes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calbrentes dips a shoulder and cracks Torres with a mighty uppercut! Torres falls back against the cage and Calbrentes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Torres is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Calbrentes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Calbrentes!
Julio Calbrentes made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Ranger Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold has chosen Step Up- Drowning Pool as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Power Ranger Gold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Gold's knee but Gold avoids it well.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Gold rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Harris is trying to drag Gold to the mat but Gold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris wants to take the fight to the mat but Gold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harris tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris dodges an elbow strike from Gold.
Gold tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris tries to score a body lock takedown but Gold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Gold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Power Ranger Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Gold counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gold tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Gold is looking to clinch.
Gold tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Gold wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Gold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Power Ranger Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Gold tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Gold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Power Ranger Gold has been cut.
Gold lands a jab to the head.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Gold tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Gold looks to clinch
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gold is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Gold tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Gold tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris counters with a leg kick.
Harris works over Gold's head and body with a nice combination.
Gold is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold wants to clinch.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Gold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gold.
Gold wants to clinch.
Harris is looking to chop away at Gold's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
Gold tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Power Ranger Gold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Power Ranger Gold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gold walks into a left hand.
Harris fails with the takedown.
Power Ranger Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Gold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gold wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gold tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Gold is looking to clinch.
Gold slips under a jab.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Gold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gold wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris digs a good body shot into Gold's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.
Gold scores with a head kick.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Gold fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gold works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Gold tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Paul Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gold sprawling to the canvas. Harris follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gold hang on?
Gold is rocked!
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gold defends it well.
Gold is still in real trouble! Can Harris finish him?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gold looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harris in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gold tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Baldoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djolekov Biceps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baldoza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Last Resort. Djolekov Biceps has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wilson Baldoza's chin.
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33
258 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Baldoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Djolekov Biceps!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Biceps circles away.
Baldoza avoids the head kick by Biceps.
Biceps lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Wilson Baldoza has been cut.
Biceps tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biceps throws a series of punches but Baldoza moves out of range.
Baldoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baldoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Biceps manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biceps.
Biceps lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldoza circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldoza.
Biceps throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baldoza counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Biceps knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baldoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Biceps is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldoza decides to stand back up. Baldoza steps back and let's Biceps get back to his feet.
Djolekov Biceps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biceps misses with a double jab
and Baldoza counters with a good low kick that Biceps was not able to check.
Baldoza is looking to clinch but Biceps is avoiding it.
Baldoza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Biceps's guard.
Baldoza passes Biceps's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Biceps is looking for a sweep. Baldoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baldoza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Biceps defend it? Baldoza steps over the head and cranks it - Biceps is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baldoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilson Baldoza!
Wilson Baldoza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RMC - $1 Shirts! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Briggs Lovejoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs Lovejoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Briggs Lovejoy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lovejoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovejoy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Joaquin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lovejoy tries to pull guard but Joaquin holds him up against the cage and eventually Lovejoy drops back down to his feet.
Joaquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joaquin misses with a punch on the inside.
Joaquin working hard to break the clinch.
Lovejoy prevents Joaquin from breaking the clinch.
Lovejoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joaquin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joaquin wants to break free but Lovejoy has control.
Joaquin tries to throw a body punch but Lovejoy avoids it by throwing Joaquin back against the cage.
Joaquin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joaquin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovejoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Joaquin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovejoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Lovejoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Joaquin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lovejoy trying to hold on to Joaquin's head to control him but Joaquin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joaquin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joaquin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joaquin seems to be looking for submissions.
Joaquin stands up from half guard.
Joaquin throws a right hand that Lovejoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovejoy also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lovejoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joaquin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joaquin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joaquin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lovejoy is trying to defend but Joaquin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joaquin is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joaquin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lovejoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joaquin.
Joaquin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lovejoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin throwing shots but Lovejoy is blocking nicely.
Joaquin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joaquin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joaquin is trying to work for a kimura but Lovejoy is defending well.
Joaquin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Joaquin shoots in and bounces Lovejoy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin stays in close to Lovejoy's body and controls the position.
Joaquin throws a big elbow that misses.
Joaquin gets to his feet - Lovejoy follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joaquin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lovejoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin tries to clinch but Lovejoy moves out of range.
Joaquin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joaquin wants to clinch up but Lovejoy keeps it at a distance.
Joaquin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Joaquin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joaquin moves in looking to clinch but Lovejoy pushes him off.
Lovejoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joaquin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lovejoy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joaquin is in Lovejoy's guard.
Joaquin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lovejoy can do to turn this around?
Joaquin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joaquin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joaquin misses with a few strikes there.
Joaquin throws a series of punches but Lovejoy avoids them all with ease.
Joaquin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovejoy circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lovejoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lovejoy is breathing heavily.
Lovejoy prevents Joaquin from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joaquin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lovejoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Joaquin won't allow it.
Joaquin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joaquin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovejoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joaquin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lovejoy blocks an elbow strike.
Joaquin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lovejoy is trying to force a seperation but Joaquin has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lovejoy as Joaquin tries to tie him up.
Joaquin working aggressively here.
Joaquin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lovejoy dodges an elbow strike from Joaquin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin throws a head punch that misses.
Lovejoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joaquin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joaquin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Joaquin stands up from half guard.
Lovejoy blocks a head kick by Joaquin.
Joaquin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joaquin tries to clinch but Lovejoy moves out of range.
Joaquin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lovejoy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joaquin is in Lovejoy's guard.
Joaquin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joaquin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joaquin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lovejoy is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Joaquin stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin tries for a kimura but Lovejoy is defending well.
Joaquin controlling the position.
Joaquin tries for a kimura but Lovejoy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovejoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joaquin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joaquin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Joaquin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lovejoy is defending well.
Joaquin advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Joaquin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lovejoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joaquin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joaquin advances position into side control!
Joaquin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rocky Joaquin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joaquin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joaquin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lovejoy is defending well.
Joaquin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lovejoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lovejoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lovejoy, who protects the arm well.
Joaquin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joaquin controlling the position from side mount.
Joaquin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lovejoy for as long as he can get away with.
Joaquin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lovejoy!
Joaquin content just to control the position here.
Joaquin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
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!
Joaquin tries to clinch up but Lovejoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Joaquin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joaquin throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin misses with the combination.
Joaquin misses with a wild body shot.
Joaquin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovejoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Joaquin.
Rocky Joaquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joaquin misses with a head kick.
Joaquin stuffs the takedown.
Joaquin misses with a wild combination.
Joaquin throws a right hand that Lovejoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovejoy also avoids with ease.
Rocky Joaquin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joaquin is looking to clinch but Lovejoy is avoiding it.
Joaquin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lovejoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joaquin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Joaquin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lovejoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin swings around for an armbar but Lovejoy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joaquin's guard.
Joaquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joaquin has his foot on Lovejoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lovejoy works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Joaquin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin closes the distance and pushes Lovejoy back into the cage.
Joaquin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Briggs Lovejoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Joaquin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joaquin pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Joaquin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joaquin 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Joaquin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aze Gori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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30
146 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Gori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gori throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Gori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Gori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gori.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Gori circles away.
Gori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Gori misses.
Gori tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gori is trying to break free.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gori is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gori has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gori wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gori could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Gori is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Silva!
A victorious Marcos Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaguncinho Cabramacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaguncinho Cabramacho!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabramacho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabramacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabramacho lands a head shot.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabramacho smiles and moves away.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Cabramacho counters with an outside leg kick.
Cabramacho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leon Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaguncinho Cabramacho.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabramacho swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabramacho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabramacho won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cabramacho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cabramacho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz misses with a head shot. Cabramacho uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz trying to control but Cabramacho is working from the bottom.
Cruz wanted to stand there but Cabramacho had control of the position.
Cruz is working Cabramacho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabramacho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabramacho working a defensive guard here.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Cabramacho has managed to sweep!
Cabramacho preventing the sweep.
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabramacho is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controls Cabramacho momentarily but Cabramacho frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is controlling Cabramacho's posture.
Cabramacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cabramacho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cabramacho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cabramacho!
Cabramacho trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cabramacho working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is trying to control but Cabramacho passes into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to bench press Cabramacho off him but Cabramacho keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cabramacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Cabramacho on that attempt.
Cabramacho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz clinches up with Cabramacho and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabramacho to keep the fight standing.
Cabramacho trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cabramacho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabramacho taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabramacho seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabramacho smiles and moves away.
Cabramacho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leon Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabramacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Cabramacho.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabramacho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabramacho tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabramacho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabramacho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Cabramacho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cabramacho eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabramacho sprawls well. Cabramacho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Cabramacho. Cabramacho maintains the clinch.
Cabramacho lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Cruz keeps control of Cabramacho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cabramacho misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz jumps guard and drags Cabramacho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is trying to keep Cabramacho in close.
Cruz is really struggling to control Cabramacho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cabramacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Cabramacho pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabramacho trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cabramacho passes into half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Cabramacho control the position.
Cabramacho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaguncinho Cabramacho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cabramacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabramacho sprawls well. Cabramacho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabramacho sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Cabramacho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabramacho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cabramacho struggling a bit here.
Cabramacho is looking for a sweep.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cabramacho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cruz but great work by Cabramacho.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.
Cabramacho is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabramacho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabramacho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Cabramacho sits in half guard.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabramacho pinned against the cage. Cabramacho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabramacho counters with a head kick. That will keep Cruz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cabramacho slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabramacho dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Cabramacho's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz scores with a four punch combination!
Cabramacho looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabramacho shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabramacho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cabramacho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's Cabramacho get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabramacho.
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Cabramacho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Cruz!
Leon Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Grabowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
145 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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23
155 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Pereira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Grabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grabowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grabowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Grabowski throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grabowski throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
Grabowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Grabowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pereira's hands.
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Grabowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira misses with a hook. Grabowski ducked under it nicely.
Pereira connects with a crisp jab.
Grabowski misses with a looping left.
Grabowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Pereira in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira lands a jab to the nose.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.
Grabowski takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Grabowski lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grabowski throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira misses with a hook. Grabowski ducked under it nicely.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Pereira with a nice cross.
Grabowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Grabowski is out of range.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Grabowski missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grabowski takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pereira momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Grabowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borys Grabowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
Borys Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Grabowski.
Grabowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabowski wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Grabowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grabowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Grabowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pereira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grabowski scores with a three punch combo!
Pereira is rocked!
Pereira misses with a hook. Grabowski ducked under it nicely.
Oh Pereira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira throws the left hand but Grabowski avoids the punch easily.
Pereira seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Grabowski is out of range.
Grabowski defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Grabowski.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grabowski throws out the jab.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pereira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pereira throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski slips a straight right by Pereira.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Grabowski does no damage.
Grabowski throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabowski works the jab nicely.
Grabowski stalks Pereira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pereira's face. Pereira staggers backwards, shaken.
Pereira scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grabowski.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from Grabowski tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira slips a straight right by Grabowski.
Grabowski defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Grabowski misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grabowski slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Grabowski looks to land a combination but Pereira avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
Pereira cracks Grabowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grabowski throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Pereira slips a straight right by Grabowski.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Grabowski counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Grabowski throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Grabowski throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Grabowski misses its intended target.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Grabowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grabowski slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira lands a nice shot that snaps Grabowski's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Grabowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grabowski.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grabowski misses with a double jab.
Grabowski throws a hook but Pereira blocks it.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Nice defenses there by Grabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira defending well as Grabowski loads up on a big left hand.
Grabowski missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Lucas Pereira has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Grabowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Pereira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pereira misses the jab.
Grabowski misses with a looping right.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Grabowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
Grabowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Grabowski's shoulder, as Grabowski tries to avoid the shot.
Grabowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Grabowski lands a head kick. Pereira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grabowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Pereira defending well as Grabowski loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira moves out of range as Grabowski strikes.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grabowski.
Grabowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereira circles away quickly and effectively.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a big shot that misses.
Grabowski feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
A shot to the liver by Grabowski. Beautiful body shot.
Grabowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pereira misses with a left hand
letting Grabowski counter with a right hand.
Grabowski connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grabowski connects with a body shot.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski lands with an overhand left.
Grabowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pereira throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabowski.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Grabowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grabowski slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Grabowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Grabowski cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grabowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Grabowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira slips a jab from Grabowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pereira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Pereira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grabowski moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Grabowski connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Grabowski throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Grabowski's shoulder, as Grabowski tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Grabowski misses with a looping right.
Pereira staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Grabowski misses with a straight right.
A big left from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski lands a head shot.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabowski.
Pereira throws a right hand that Grabowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Grabowski also avoids with ease.
Grabowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pereira scores with a one two! Grabowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grabowski slips a jab from Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Grabowski misses.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Pereira there.
Grabowski slips under a jab from Pereira.
Grabowski throws a combination. Pereira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Grabowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira misses with a hook
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski moves away from the strike by Pereira.
Grabowski lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira misses with an uppercut
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Lucas Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Grabowski throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Pereira slips a straight right by Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Grabowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pereira misses with a hook. Grabowski ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Grabowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Grabowski.
Borys Grabowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grabowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borys Grabowski.
Well Grabowski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Grabowski! Borys Grabowski retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Borys Grabowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Taj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit has chosen Never back down - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johny Taj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit misses with a low kick as Taj jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Condit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Condit.
Taj misses with a low kick.
Taj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Condit misses with a two punch combination.
Taj lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taj wants to clinch up but Condit keeps it at a distance.
Taj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Condit.
Taj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Condit.
Taj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Condit is able to avoid easily.
Condit throws a shot from downtown. Taj moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taj.
Condit lands a jab to the nose.
Taj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit misses with a looping right.
Taj fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Condit.
Taj wants to clinch.
Condit misses with a looping left.
Taj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Condit blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taj, right into the meat.
Taj gets a clinch.
Condit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Condit looks winded!
Taj scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Condit takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Carlos Condit has been cut.
Taj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taj tries to land a knee to the head but Condit blocks with his arms.
Condit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taj lands a nice elbow.
Taj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
Taj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taj lands a knee to the head.
Condit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taj lands a knee to the head.
Taj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Condit is rocked!
Taj effectively controlling the action here.
Taj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Condit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit has had enough of the clinch but Taj keeps him there for the moment.
Condit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taj scores a nice knee to the body.
Taj lands a good knee to the midsection. Condit won't want to take too many of those.
Condit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Condit takes an elbow to the temple.
Taj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Condit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Condit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taj scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Taj as the two fighters clinch.
Taj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taj.
Taj landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Taj.
Nice elbow from Taj.
A bit of stalling here from Taj.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taj.
Taj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taj taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Taj.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taj with a knee to the head.
Condit takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Taj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Condit's cut.
That's time! Taj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Condit. Taj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taj, right into the meat.
Taj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taj - that will leave a mark!
Taj lands a big head kick that sends Condit tumbling to the mat! Taj takes a step backwards and waves Condit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Taj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taj fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Condit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johny Taj is winning the standup battle so far.
Taj jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Condit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Condit swings for the body but Taj moves out of range.
Taj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Condit can do to turn this around?
Condit is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taj, right into the meat.
Condit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taj.
Taj moves into range and clinches up with Condit.
Taj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taj landing knees to the head.
Condit is still on wobbly legs! Can Taj finish him?
Taj drops Condit with a big knee straight up the middle! Condit is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taj throws a right hand that Condit ducks under and follows up with a left that Condit also avoids with ease.
Condit seems to have recovered his senses.
Condit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taj can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taj scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johny Taj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taj looks to throw the jab but Condit is out of range.
Condit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taj throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taj scores with a head kick.
Taj moves into the clinch.
Taj lands an elbow that stopped Condit in his tracks for a moment.
Taj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Condit takes an elbow to the temple.
Taj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taj - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taj prevents Condit from breaking the clinch.
Taj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johny Taj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taj tries a knee to the head but Condit blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Taj.
Taj lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taj landing knees to the head.
Taj lands a nice knee to the body.
Taj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Condit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Condit working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Condit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Taj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Condit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Condit throws a series of punches but Taj moves out of range.
Taj rushes Condit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Condit can't break the clinch.
Condit dodges an elbow strike from Taj.
Taj keeps control of Condit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taj landing knees to the head.
Taj landing knees to the head.
Taj landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taj.
Taj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Condit blocks it with crossed arms.
Taj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Condit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Taj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Condit takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Condit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Condit prevents it.
Taj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taj with a knee to the head.
Condit is looking to break free of the clinch but Taj has double underhooks.
Taj taking a breather.
Taj landing knees to the body.
Taj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Taj.
Taj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taj lands a shoulder strike.
Carlos Condit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taj landing knees to the head.
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!
Taj lands an elbow inside.
Taj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
Taj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Condit blocks it with crossed arms.
Taj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Condit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taj trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taj.
A frustrated look appears on Condit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Condit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Condit trying to control the position but instead, Taj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Condit into the cage.
Taj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taj tries a knee to the head but Condit blocks it.
Taj lands an elbow inside.
Taj lands a good knee to the midsection. Condit won't want to take too many of those.
Taj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taj tries to land a knee to the head but Condit blocks with his arms.
Taj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
That has opened up Carlos Condit's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taj.
A knee to the head by Taj.
Taj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taj scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Taj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taj putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Condit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johny Taj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taj is struggling to control the position.
Condit wants to get back to striking at distance but Taj won't allow it.
The referee calls for Taj to work.
Taj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit tries to break the clinch but Taj is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Taj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taj 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Taj!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Doo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Doo Man comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Terry Lee Brown Jr. - Magic prison kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Park Doo Man will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Park Doo Man !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo Man scores with a nice strike.
Doo Man scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Doo Man .
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xiii checks a low kick from Doo Man .
Doo Man misses the jab.
Doo Man with a hook.
Doo Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Doo Man .
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doo Man .
Doo Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiii.
Doo Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Xiii with that takedown attempt.
Xiii slips under a jab.
Xiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doo Man tries to avoid it but Xiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doo Man to the ground. Doo Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doo Man .
A clash of legs there as Doo Man blocks the low kick.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doo Man .
Xiii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doo Man tries to avoid it but Xiii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doo Man to the ground. Doo Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xiii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doo Man .
Xiii shoots for a double leg takedown but Doo Man sprawls well. He's pushed Xiii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doo Man misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Doo Man tenderised Xiii's leg. Xiii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiii looks to land a body kick but Doo Man moved away.
A big right from Doo Man misses.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doo Man .
Doo Man ducks right into an uppercut from Xiii.
Doo Man throws a shot from downtown. Xiii moves away and avoids it.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doo Man but Doo Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Park Doo Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doo Man lands a body shot.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Doo Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doo Man tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doo Man thows a body shot but no joy.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doo Man .
Xiii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doo Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Doo Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xiii.
Doo Man wants to control but Xiii postures up.
Xiii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doo Man takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doo Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Xiii has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throws a strike aimed at the side of Doo Man 's head but Doo Man avoids it well.
Doo Man parries the strikes from Xiii easily there. Xiii is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Doo Man to escape.
Xiii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Doo Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Xiii crashes against the mat.
Xiii tries to score with some ground and pound. Doo Man controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Xiii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xiii lands a few punches from side control.
Doo Man is not content to let Xiii control the position.
Xiii works to advance to full mount. Doo Man defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii controlling the pace for now.
Xiii sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Xiii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doo Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doo Man is bucking up trying to escape but Xiii cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doo Man is rocked!
Xiii landing strikes from the mount.
Doo Man is still in real trouble! Can Xiii finish him?
Xiii postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Doo Man in real trouble here! The ref calls for Doo Man to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wedge Xiii!
An out of breath Wedge Xiii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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