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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keyser Soze has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrigo Soares's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keyser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soze scoring well with a low kick there.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soares.
Soze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soze throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Soares as he connects with a hook.
Soares checks a leg kick nicely.
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soze.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Soares.
Soze thumps Soares with a low kick.
Soares scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Keyser Soze has been cut.
Soares misses with a wild body shot.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soze.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Soze ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Soares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soze doesn't seem phased though.
Soze slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Soze scores with a leg kick.
Soares swings for the body but Soze moves out of range.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Soze throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze scoring well with a low kick there.
Soze thumps Soares with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soares. Soze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Soze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soze misses with a head kick.
Soze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soares tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Soze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares blocks a head kick by Soze.
Soze lands a head kick!
Soares looks to land a combination but Soze avoids it well.
Soares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soze. Soze obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Soze.
A good leg kick by Soze.
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soze.
Soze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Soze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soze throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Soze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Soze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soares's sensitive parts.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soares's head.
Soze throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Soze misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Soze.
Soze scores with a leg kick.
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soze throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Soze lands a head kick. Soares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soares throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soze connects with a solid leg kick.
Soares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soze. Soze obviously looking to wear him down.
Soze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keyser Soze's cut.
That's time! Soares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soze throws a head kick that Soares semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soze.
Soze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soares's head.
Rodrigo Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soze misses with a head kick.
Soares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Soares might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soares missing with a left hand there. Soze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Soze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares lands with a nice body punch.
Soares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soze.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soares!
Soze throws a head kick that half lands.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soares. Soze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Keyser Soze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soares's head.
Soares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soze.
Soze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soares works over Soze's head and body with a nice combination.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Soze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soze throws a head kick that Soares semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soze throws a leg kick which misses Soares's front leg but catches the back leg as Soares tries to avoid it.
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands with a slapping head kick.
Soze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soze feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Soares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danga de danga de dang - Soares scores with a four punch combination!
Soze is looking to slow Soares down with leg kicks.
Soze moves away from the strike by Soares.
Soze blocks a jab.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soze.
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soze.
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soze throws a nice head kick!
Soze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soares.
Soze slips a jab from Soares.
Soze feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soze throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
A head kick from Soze lands but Soares takes it in his stride.
Soze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soze.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soze moves away from the strike by Soares.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soares swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Soares scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soze.
Soze scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soze. That's going to slow Soares down.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Soze.
Soares takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Soze.
Soze thumps Soares with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soze misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Soares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keyser Soze's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soares tries to bum rush Soze with a series of wild strikes but Soze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soares lands with a nice combination. Soze backs away looking to recover.
A good leg kick by Soze.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares blocks a head kick by Soze.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Soze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soares's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Soze scoring well with a low kick there.
Soze throws a leg kick which misses Soares's front leg but catches the back leg as Soares tries to avoid it.
Soares misses with the combination.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze throws a head kick that half lands.
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soares looks to land a combination but Soze avoids it well.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soze manages to avoid it.
Soares misses with an uppercut. Soze saw that one coming.
Soze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soze can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze misses with a head kick.
Soze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soares's calf.
Soares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soze.
Soze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soze lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soze can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soze.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soze throws a nice head kick!
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soze throws a leg kick which misses Soares's front leg but catches the back leg as Soares tries to avoid it.
Soares takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soze connects with a solid leg kick.
Soze throws a head kick that half lands.
Soze throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Soze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soares's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Soares takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soze lands a head kick!
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
Soze feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Soze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soares.
Soze connects with a high kick.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick and Soares moves out of range easily.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soares misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze scoring well with a low kick there.
Soze tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Soze is just out of range.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
Rodrigo Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soares avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soares blocks a head kick by Soze.
Soze is looking to slow Soares down with leg kicks.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Soze moves away and avoids it.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soares. That did some damage!
Soares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soze can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soares throws a right and a left that Soze avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keyser Soze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soze 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keyser Soze!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foh Paw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Vasconcelos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Foh Paw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paw throws a body punch but Vasconcelos moves out of range.
Vasconcelos moves out of range as Paw strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Paw. No joy for Vasconcelos on that attempt.
Paw works Vasconcelos's body with a nice hook.
Paw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paw looks to land a right hand but Vasconcelos moved out of range.
Vasconcelos shoots for a double leg takedown but Paw sprawls well. He's pushed Vasconcelos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasconcelos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paw scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasconcelos should have avoided that one.
Vasconcelos is rocked!
Vasconcelos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasconcelos looks gassed!
Paw lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasconcelos is still on wobbly legs! Can Paw finish him?
Paw digs a good body shot into Vasconcelos's ribs.
Vasconcelos seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paw scores with a body shot.
Paw lands the left hand.
Vasconcelos walks straight into a right hand from Paw - that's dropped him! Paw jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vasconcelos from any more punishment! Vasconcelos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Foh Paw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quetzacoatl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Velasquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quetzacoatl Smith's chin.
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284 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quetzacoatl Smith!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Velasquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Velasquez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Velasquez decides to stand back up.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Velasquez.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Velasquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Velasquez tries to avoid it.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Velasquez tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Velasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith lands a brutal head kick. Velasquez looks out on his feet and Smith throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Quetzacoatl Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Blanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Silveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Imma do it - Fabolous. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Blanka!
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, Leonardo Silveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Silveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silveira tries to bum rush Blanka with a series of wild strikes but Blanka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silveira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Pedro Blanka has been cut.
Silveira misses with a body shot.
Silveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blanka tries to clinch but Silveira moves out of range.
Silveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silveira.
Silveira misses the shot to the body.
Silveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silveira stuffs the takedown.
Silveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silveira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blanka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanka moves away from the strike by Silveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silveira.
Silveira swings for the body but Blanka moves out of range.
Silveira misses with a body shot.
Silveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to de liver by Silveira. Beautiful body shot.
Silveira throws a nice looking combination but Blanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silveira throws a right hand that Blanka ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanka also avoids with ease.
Blanka fails with a takedown attempt.
Silveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blanka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silveira as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Blanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silveira throws the left hand but Blanka avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blanka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blanka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silveira but Silveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silveira lands a jab to the nose.
Blanka tries to move into range but Silveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silveira tries to bum rush Blanka with a series of wild strikes but Blanka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Silveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Blanka's cut.
That's time! Blanka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silveira tries to bum rush Blanka with a series of wild strikes but Blanka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blanka moves away from the strike by Silveira.
Silveira misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo Silveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silveira swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Silveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silveira throws a series of punches but Blanka avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo Silveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silveira misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Silveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silveira stuns Blanka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silveira throws a series of punches but Blanka avoids them all with ease.
Silveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silveira misses with a wild body shot.
Silveira throws a body punch but Blanka moves out of range.
Blanka slips a jab and a cross from Silveira.
Silveira lands with a straight right. Blanka didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanka is just out of range.
A slow jab from Silveira misses its intended target.
Silveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanka.
Blanka moves out of range of the strikes.
Silveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blanka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blanka at a distance.
Blanka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silveira as he jumps to the side.
Blanka moves away from the strike by Silveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silveira misses with the combination.
Blanka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silveira looks to land a combination but Blanka avoids it well.
Silveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonardo Silveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silveira connects with a nice looking jab.
Silveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanka is just out of range.
Blanka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silveira as he avoids it easily.
Blanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silveira.
Silveira throws a nice looking combination but Blanka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanka manages to avoid it.
Silveira misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Silveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Blanka'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. This is the final round!
Silveira lands a right hook to the body.
Silveira takes a swing at Blanka's ribcage but misses.
Silveira throws a body punch but Blanka moves out of range.
Blanka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silveira swivels and escapes.
Silveira lands a jab-cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blanka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Silveira scores with a punch to the head.
Silveira misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silveira swings for the body but Blanka moves out of range.
Silveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanka dodges the punch combination from Silveira.
Blanka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Blanka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Silveira does no damage.
Silveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Blanka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silveira lands a jab to Blanka's midsection.
Blanka slips under a jab from Silveira.
Silveira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blanka backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Silveira misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka looks for a takedown but Silveira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Blanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Blanka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blanka avoids the body shot from Silveira.
Silveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanka.
Silveira lands a really nice looking cross but Blanka seems unphased.
Silveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanka.
Leonardo Silveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanka fails to land the takedown.
Silveira lands with a cross.
Blanka slips a jab from Silveira.
Silveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanka circles away quickly and effectively.
Silveira throws a right hand that Blanka ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanka also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silveira works the jab nicely.
Pedro Blanka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silveira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Silveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Silveira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Rivet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Forever blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Rivet!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Rivet.
Rivet drops Silva with a left and a right! Oh, Silva is hurt - Rivet dives into side control looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Caio Silva has been cut.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Rivet stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Rivet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivet winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rivet passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rivet looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rivet looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rivet controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivet looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rivet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rivet scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rivet landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Rivet isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Rivet.
Rivet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Rivet.
Silva tries to hold on but Rivet pushes him away.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivet scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rivet has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva can't escape the position.
Rivet looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Rivet.
Rivet unloading with bombs!
Rivet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rivet lands a heavy elbow.
Rivet looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is trying to stand.
Rivet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Rivet looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Rivet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivet unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rivet lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivet looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Silva covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Rivet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Menkhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Menkhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Swain!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menkhoff lands with a kick to the temple. Swain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Swain shoots in and bounces Menkhoff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menkhoff is keeping the position for now.
Menkhoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menkhoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Menkhoff is retaining full guard.
Swain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Menkhoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swain is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randall Swain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
Swain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Swain tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Menkhoff seems a little lost for a moment, as Swain dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swain advances to full mount.
Swain landing shots from mount.
Swain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Swain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menkhoff tries to clinch there but Swain circles away.
Swain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swain controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Swain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randall Swain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menkhoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menkhoff rushes Swain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menkhoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menkhoff is looking to control Swain's arms but Swain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Menkhoff has his back to the cage.
Swain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menkhoff misses with a knee strike.
Menkhoff tries to land a knee to the head but Swain blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Menkhoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swain has Menkhoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menkhoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
David Menkhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Swain.
Swain goes for a takedown attempt but Menkhoff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Menkhoff leaves Swain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swain shoots for a takedown but Menkhoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menkhoff tries to clinch there but Swain circles away.
Swain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Menkhoff throws a sloppy head kick and Swain moves out of range easily.
Swain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Menkhoff is trying to control the position but Swain postures up.
Swain pushing down on Menkhoff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Swain wants to pass to mount but Menkhoff is defending the position.
Swain is taking a breather. Menkhoff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swain works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain landing punches.
Swain lands a heavy elbow.
Swain is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Menkhoff is surviving well by controlling Swain's body position as best he can.
Swain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swain controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Swain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swain lands in his opponent's guard.
Menkhoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swain is one step ahead there.
Swain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain is stalling in the full guard.
Swain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menkhoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swain controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randall Swain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swain dives in and grabs Menkhoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menkhoff pushes down on Swain's head and hops out.
Menkhoff gets caught flat footed, as Swain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menkhoff keeping moving, preventing Swain from controlling successfully.
Swain passes Menkhoff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain uses his free foot to push down on Menkhoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Menkhoff.
Swain connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Swain looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Randall Swain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menkhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Swain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain controlling the pace for now.
Swain working for a submission but Menkhoff is keeping him at bay.
David Menkhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randall Swain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Swain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Animal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Animal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Animal misses with a wild combination.
Animal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Animal is looking to clinch but Mangabeira is avoiding it.
Mangabeira throws an overhand right that lands on Animal's shoulder, as Animal tries to avoid the shot.
Animal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Animal looks to land a combination but Mangabeira avoids it well.
Animal tries to clinch but Mangabeira moves out of range.
Mangabeira misses the shot to the body.
Mangabeira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Mangabeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Animal is defending well.
Mangabeira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Animal, who protects the arm well.
Mangabeira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira trying to control the position but Animal is working away.
Animal wants to get back to his feet.
Animal parries the strikes from Mangabeira easily there. Mangabeira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Animal to escape.
Animal is trying to get back to his feet.
Animal is not content to let Mangabeira control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Animal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangabeira fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Animal misses.
Animal misses with a head kick.
Mangabeira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mangabeira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mangabeira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Animal has worked his arm free - good work by Animal!
Mangabeira wants to control but Animal is keeping him busy.
Animal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mangabeira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Animal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mangabeira throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Animal works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mangabeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Animal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mangabeira is controlling the pace.
Animal tries to kick Mangabeira off but Mangabeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mangabeira controlling the pace.
Mangabeira seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangabeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Animal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Mangabeira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Animal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangabeira circles away.
Mangabeira forces Animal back against the cage and clinches.
Animal tries to stall but Mangabeira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Animal tries to break free but Mangabeira pushes him back against the cage.
Mangabeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangabeira shoots in for a takedown but Animal shows good takedown defense.
Animal avoids the head kick by Mangabeira.
Animal wants to clinch but Mangabeira slips to the side
and Mangabeira counters with a single leg into guard. Animal didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangabeira wants to control from the top but Animal keeps moving.
Animal keeping full guard, as Mangabeira tries to pass.
Mangabeira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Animal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mangabeira has Animal in his guard.
Mangabeira is trying to keep Animal in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mangabeira is on top in guard.
Mangabeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Animal is retaining full guard.
Mangabeira throwing strikes but missing.
Mangabeira trying to control but Animal is working from the bottom.
Mangabeira stops Animal from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mangabeira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Animal dives on top into guard.
Mangabeira working a defensive guard here.
Mangabeira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mangabeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mangabeira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Animal defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Animal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mangabeira.
Animal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mangabeira in particular looking to stall.
Mangabeira is looking to advance position but Animal won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Animal is staying active underneath Mangabeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mangabeira is looking to stall here but Animal recovers full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mangabeira feints and as Animal raises his hands in defense, Mangabeira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Animal keeping moving, preventing Mangabeira from controlling successfully.
Mangabeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Animal keeping moving, preventing Mangabeira from controlling successfully.
Mangabeira is really struggling to control Animal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Mangabeira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mangabeira takes a swing at Animal's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Mangabeira misses.
Animal wants to clinch but Mangabeira slips to the side
and Mangabeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Mangabeira breaks the clinch.
Animal tries to clinch
and Mangabeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangabeira seems to be working for a kimura but Animal defends the submission attempt.
Mangabeira is just content to waste time from the top position. Animal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mangabeira stops Animal from standing up.
Mangabeira wants to control from the top but Animal keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira pushing down on Animal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mangabeira trying to control from half guard but Animal is working away.
Animal wants to get back to his feet.
Mangabeira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Animal to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mangabeira prevents Animal from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangabeira wants to control from the top but Animal keeps moving.
Mangabeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Animal is keeping the position for now.
Mangabeira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mangabeira looking to pass the guard.
Mangabeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Animal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangabeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangabeira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangabeira. Animal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Animal throws a hook but Mangabeira avoids it easily.
Animal misses with a few strikes there.
Mangabeira missing with a left hand there. Animal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangabeira looks to throw the jab but Animal is out of range.
Edmundo Animal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangabeira moves into the clinch.
Mangabeira breaks from the clinch.
Mangabeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangabeira clinches up with Animal and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangabeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edmundo Animal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigo Mangabeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira misses with a takedown attempt - Animal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangabeira throws a hook to the side of Animal's head but Animal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangabeira closes the distance and clinches up with Animal, looking for a takedown. Mangabeira pushes Animal against the cage but Animal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Animal tries to clinch
so Mangabeira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mangabeira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mangabeira stops Animal from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Mangabeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangabeira, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Mangabeira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khan Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obina has chosen Obina as his entrance music. Khan Singh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khan Singh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barack Obina!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obina slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh misses with a straight left.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obina sprawls well. Obina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Obina slaps away a takedown attempt from Singh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Obina throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh throws a body punch but Obina moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khan Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khan Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Singh misses with a body shot
and Obina counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a body punch but Obina moves out of range.
Singh looks for a takedown but Obina sprawls well.
Singh looks to clinch
letting Obina counter with a right hand.
It looks like Khan Singh has been cut.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obina.
Singh is looking to score with low kicks.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Singh misses.
Singh moves away from the strike by Obina.
Obina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obina.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh.
Singh is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obina swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Obina moved out of range nicely.
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Singh tries to bum rush Obina with a series of wild strikes but Obina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Obina slips the punch.
Singh looks for the body kick but Obina saw that one coming.
Obina misses with a looping right.
Singh moves out of range of the strikes.
Obina throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Singh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Singh is trying to get an arm triangle but Obina is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obina, who protects the arm well.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Obina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Singh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Singh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Singh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barack Obina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khan Singh's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Singh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obina counters with a left to the body.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obina.
Obina dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Obina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh's head backwards.
Obina slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh wants to clinch
and Obina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh thuds his right hand into Obina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Obina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh misses with a combination
and Obina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh throws a right hand that Obina ducks under and follows up with a left that Obina also avoids with ease.
Obina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Singh.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obina moves away.
Obina slips under a jab from Singh.
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
Singh's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Singh duly obliges.
Singh throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh shoots in and drives through. Obina sprawls well.
Khan Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh defending well as Obina loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh cracks Obina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt - Obina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Obina misses the target.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Obina is just out of range.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singh swinging wildly here.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Obina to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh lands a jab to the head.
Obina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
Barack Obina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obina ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh misses with a hook to the body
and Obina counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh shoots and misses
and Obina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khan Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Singh duly obliges.
Obina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obina lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Singh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh tries to clinch but Obina is having none of it.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh thows a body shot but no joy.
Singh throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Obina counter with a right hand.
Obina avoids the head kick by Singh.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obina scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Singh punishes Obina's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Singh misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh misses with a double jab
and Obina counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Singh scores with a four punch combination!
Obina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khan Singh'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.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obina slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Obina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Singh is looking to score with low kicks.
Obina slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh wants to clinch but Obina slips to the side
and Obina counters with a crisp one two that drops Singh! Obina thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Singh to his feet! Singh is in big trouble!
Singh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obina flashes Singh a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Singh's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Singh crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Obina punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barack Obina!
Barack Obina is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
217 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scotty Perez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez lands with a right hand.
It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Perez stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
Perez sends Gracie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perez is motioning to the referee to let Gracie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
Gracie tries to get into range but Perez steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gracie! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Perez scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scotty Perez!
Scotty Perez retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kongo's entrance music is .... A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Still D.R.E. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Kongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick lands from Kongo.
A good leg kick by Kongo.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Kongo feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Kongo takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Jamal Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kongo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kongo is looking to land body kicks.
Kongo lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Kongo waves Jones back to his feet!
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheick Kongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kongo lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Kongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jones.
Kongo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kongo did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike but Kongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kongo controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones advances position into side control!
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kongo tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Kongo manages to avoid easily.
Kongo tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kongo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kongo is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones avoids the attempt from Kongo to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongo controlling Jones's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Kongo trying to control the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kongo is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Kongo. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in but Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jones.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kongo misses with a looping left.
Kongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense.
Kongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones shoots in and bounces Kongo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kongo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kongo trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kongo is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Kongo trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones working Kongo over with strikes.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kongo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones trying to control from Kongo's half guard. Kongo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jones's cut.
That's time! Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo misses with a body kick.
Kongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Kongo.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Kongo misses with a low kick.
Cheick Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Kongo takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Kongo finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kongo throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jones is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cheick Kongo!
Cheick Kongo retains his heavyweight title!
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RATING
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