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No Exit 136 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haki Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Hit em' Up. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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277 lbs
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280 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haki Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Ngata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slice's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ngata working over Slice with some ground and pound. Slice looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Ngata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ngata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ngata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ngata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ngata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ngata trying to control the pace.
Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ngata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ngata thows a huge punch but Slice dodges it nicely.
Ngata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Slice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ngata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slice wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ngata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ngata throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Slice really wants to buck Ngata off and get back to his feet.
Ngata lands a big elbow.
Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position.
Ngata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata landing strikes from the mount.
Ngata misses with a head shot.
Ngata controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Slice that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ngata landing punches.
Ngata wants to control the pace but Slice is squirming around nicely.
Ngata controlling from the full mount.
Slice is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ngata with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slice avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ngata.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ngata controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haki Ngata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngata.
Slice with a hook.
Slice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ngata on the side of the head.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice scores with a hook.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Ngata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Ngata is breathing heavily.
Ngata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice digs a good hook to Ngata's body.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngata circles away quickly and effectively.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice works over Ngata's head and body with a nice combination.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice scores with a nice head shot.
Ngata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slice avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Ngata with that takedown attempt.
Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Ngata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slice to score with a decent uppercut.
Slice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Ngata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slice throws a right hand that Ngata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngata also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ngata is trying to drag Slice to the mat but Slice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slice prevents a body shot from Ngata.
A left hand lands to the body for Ngata.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ngata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a one two! Ngata had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slice thumps Ngata with a low kick.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Slice lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ngata takes a step back to recover.
Slice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ngata's calf.
Slice throws a series of punches but Ngata avoids them all with ease.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngata doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick from Slice lands but Ngata takes it in his stride.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slice lands a head kick!
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice clobbers Ngata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ngata shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ngata ducks right into an uppercut from Slice.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slice.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ngata dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Slice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ngata shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ngata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Slice.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice 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!
Slice scores with a nice head shot.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice.
Ngata shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Ngata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slice moves away from the strike by Ngata.
Slice cracks Ngata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Ngata's head back.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ngata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ngata shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Ngata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice dips to his left and cracks Ngata with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Slice catches Ngata right on the button with a cross.
Ngata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slice feints a jab promting Ngata to slip. Slice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ngata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ngata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs.
Slice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice lands a body shot.
Slice slips a straight right by Ngata.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ngata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice throws a right hand that Ngata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngata also avoids with ease.
Ngata drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ngata misses with a hook.
Slice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ngata.
Slice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ngata checks it well.
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Slice in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ngata lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice wants to get back to his feet but Ngata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ngata trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Ngata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slice has momentary wrist control but Ngata slips an elbow through the middle.
Ngata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ngata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ngata.
Ngata pushes down on Slice's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ngata is trying to control. Slice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to kick Ngata off but Ngata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ngata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slice defending well though.
Ngata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slice!
Ngata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata breaks from Slice's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ngata landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ngata connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ngata controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haki Ngata.
I think Ngata has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haki Ngata!
After winning the bout, Haki Ngata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Sagaltici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas Brow (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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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdullah Sagaltici!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Thomas Brow!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas Brow with a poor takedown
and Sagaltici counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mike Thomas Brow has been cut.
Thomas Brow wants to clinch but Sagaltici slips to the side
and Sagaltici counters with a nice uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sagaltici! Thomas Brow is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Sagaltici!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabricio Rodrigues could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcelo Garcia's chin.
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168 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Rodrigues lands.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia drops Rodrigues with a big left hand! Rodrigues is injured, injured bad! Garcia jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Vranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirsad Vranic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Rogers Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mirsad Vranic has been cut.
Vranic jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vranic motions for Nelson to come forward. Vranic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Nelson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vranic.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Vranic.
Vranic loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Vranic wants to land a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson gets a clinch.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vranic has him pressed against the cage.
Vranic misses with a knee strike.
Vranic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Vranic off the cage and back into range.
Vranic gets a clinch.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vranic has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vranic has double underhooks.
Vranic throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Vranic has double underhooks.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vranic counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Nelson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson rushes Vranic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vranic wants to clinch.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Vranic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vranic tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vranic.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vranic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vranic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Vranic misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Vranic throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vranic throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vranic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Vranic in a clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vranic slips under a jab.
Nelson swings for the body but Vranic moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Vranic with a jab.
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to break free but Vranic pushes him back against the cage.
Vranic misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson blocks a body shot from Vranic.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nelson counters with a crisp one two that drops Vranic! Nelson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vranic to his feet! Vranic is in big trouble!
Vranic is rocked!
Nelson batters Vranic with a massive right followed by a huge left! Vranic is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Nelson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Vranic to the mat with a gruesome thud! Nelson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rogers Nelson!
A relieved looking Rogers Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugor Makinwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ugor Makinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Makinwa ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Makinwa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makinwa circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makinwa.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makinwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Ugor Makinwa has been cut.
Harris avoids the body shot from Makinwa.
Makinwa moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makinwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makinwa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makinwa.
Makinwa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makinwa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Makinwa connects with an inside leg kick.
Makinwa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Makinwa coming out on top.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Makinwa connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makinwa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris looks winded!
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makinwa connects with a leg kick. Harris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makinwa.
Makinwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makinwa jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinwa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Makinwa lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Makinwa takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harris is rocked!
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the body.
Makinwa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makinwa is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makinwa scores with a leg kick.
Makinwa lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Makinwa takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Makinwa finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Makinwa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ugor Makinwa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch is looking to clinch but Chuteboxe is avoiding it.
No joy there for Mutch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Mutch misses.
Mutch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chuteboxe.
Mutch looks to land a right hand but Chuteboxe moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Mutch. No joy for Chuteboxe on that attempt.
Chuteboxe shoots in but no luck this time.
Mutch looks to throw the jab but Chuteboxe is out of range.
Chuteboxe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chuteboxe showed some decent athleticism there.
Chuteboxe winds up and cracks Mutch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mutch is looking to control Chuteboxe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutch avoid being mounted?
Mutch controlling the position for now.
Mutch trying to control but Chuteboxe postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch kicks off Chuteboxe and gets to his feet.
Mutch looks to throw the jab but Chuteboxe is out of range.
Mutch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chuteboxe moves away from the strike by Mutch.
Chuteboxe shoots for a double leg takedown but Mutch sprawls well. He's pushed Chuteboxe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cacareco Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chuteboxe manages to avoid it.
Mutch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chuteboxe.
Mutch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chuteboxe on the side of the head.
Chuteboxe shoots in but Mutch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chuteboxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mutch.
Jordan Mutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuteboxe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chuteboxe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mutch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe has a takedown stuffed.
Mutch tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutch connects with a jab.
Mutch misses with a hook. Chuteboxe ducked under it nicely.
Mutch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chuteboxe shoots and misses
and Mutch counters with a head kick.
Mutch throws an overhand right that lands on Chuteboxe's shoulder, as Chuteboxe tries to avoid the shot.
Mutch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mutch throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Chuteboxe's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mutch dives in looking to finish as Chuteboxe flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mutch's strikes! Mutch is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Chuteboxe's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Chuteboxe was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Mutch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Postiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Din Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Postiga's entrance music is Tacata. A fine choice. Thomas has chosen Two Steps from Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Postiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Postiga throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Postiga's shoulder, as Postiga tries to avoid the shot.
Postiga scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Postiga is working away.
Thomas is taking a breather. Postiga 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.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Postiga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Postiga is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas slows the pace down in half guard.
Postiga wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a punch from half guard.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Postiga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Postiga.
Postiga is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Postiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Postiga tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Postiga throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Postiga tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Postiga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Postiga jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Thomas catches Postiga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Postiga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Postiga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Postiga darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas digs a good hook to Postiga's body.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Postiga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Postiga misses with a low kick.
Postiga lands a jab to the head.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Postiga is breathing heavily.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Postiga. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Postiga throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Postiga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Postiga tries to clinch up
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Postiga misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Postiga moves into the clinch.
Postiga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Postiga.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas is trying to drag Postiga to the mat but Postiga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Postiga breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Din Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas tries to clinch but Postiga moves away
and Postiga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Postiga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Postiga's guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Postiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Postiga is keeping the position for now.
Postiga kicks Thomas off and gets to his feet.
Postiga clinches up against the cage.
Postiga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Postiga.
Postiga has Thomas pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Postiga's efforts to push away.
Postiga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Postiga swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Postiga gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sergio Postiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Din Thomas.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Postiga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Postiga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Postiga lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas is working for takedown but Postiga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Postiga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Postiga misses the shot to the body.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Postiga is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Postiga trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Postiga dodges it nicely.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Postiga is having none of it.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Postiga defends it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Postiga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Postiga is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postiga has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Postiga.
Nice body punch from Postiga.
Good body shot from Postiga.
Postiga gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Postiga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Postiga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Postiga lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Postiga misses with a body punch.
Postiga struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Postiga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Postiga dominated that second round.
That's time! Postiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Postiga.
Postiga misses with the combination.
Postiga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Postiga lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Postiga takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Postiga was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Postiga throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Postiga swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Postiga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Postiga tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Postiga to the ground. Postiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Postiga tries to clinch up.
Thomas shoots in but Postiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sergio Postiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Din Thomas.
Postiga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Postiga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Postiga.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Postiga counter with a right hand.
Thomas is rocked!
Postiga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Postiga finish him?
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OH! Thomas has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Postiga smells blood and charges in for the finish! Postiga unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Thomas sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergio Postiga!
After winning the bout, Sergio Postiga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shinjo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Theme of Sho. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
171 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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29
165 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sho Shinjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Vegata - just one landing.
Vegata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shinjo misses with a body shot
and Vegata counters with a straight right hand.
Vegata looks to land a combination but Shinjo avoids it well.
Shinjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shinjo moves away from the strike by Vegata.
Shinjo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shinjo swivels and escapes.
Shinjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegata moves away.
Shinjo throws a right and a left that Vegata avoids nicely.
Shinjo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegata doesn't seem bothered though.
Vegata throws a lazy right hand but Shinjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vegata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinjo at a distance.
Shinjo thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinjo scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vegata.
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegata loads up on a big right hand but Shinjo slips the punch.
Antonio Vegata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinjo defending well as Vegata loads up on a big left hand.
Shinjo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shinjo stalks Vegata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vegata's face. Vegata staggers backwards, shaken.
Vegata missing with a left hand there. Shinjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Vegata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shinjo misses with a double jab.
Shinjo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shinjo lands a really nice looking cross but Vegata seems unphased.
Vegata misses with a looping left.
Shinjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vegata throws a lazy right hand but Shinjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vegata moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinjo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shinjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Shinjo both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Vegata.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vegata.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Vegata.
Shinjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vegata dives in and grabs Shinjo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shinjo pushes down on Vegata's head and hops out.
Shinjo is looking to wear down Vegata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vegata misses with a straight right.
Vegata gets caught napping as Shinjo dives in and scores a takedown. Vegata manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vegata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shinjo wants to stand but Vegata has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shinjo wants to pass the guard but Vegata is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is trying to control the position but Shinjo postures up.
Vegata is pulling down on Shinjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Shinjo, at least for the moment.
Vegata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegata looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Vegata was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vegata shoots for a double leg takedown but Shinjo sprawls well. He's pushed Vegata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vegata gets a double leg takedown into Shinjo's guard.
Shinjo looking for a sweep. Not yet Shinjo, not yet.
Vegata trying to control but Shinjo is working from the bottom.
Shinjo wants to sweep here but Vegata controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shinjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shinjo wants to sweep but no luck.
Vegata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegata stopping the sweep attempt from Shinjo.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vegata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinjo slips a straight right by Vegata.
Vegata fails with the takedown.
Vegata looks for a takedown but Shinjo sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Vegata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shinjo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shinjo lands a head shot.
Shinjo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vegata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shinjo tries to avoid it but Vegata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shinjo to the ground. Shinjo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vegata with a nice cross.
Shinjo lands with a nice body punch.
Vegata throws a hook but Shinjo blocks it.
Shinjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Shinjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vegata keeps working.
Shinjo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinjo.
Shinjo is thwarting Vegata's attempts to control the position.
Shinjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vegata's head.
Vegata trying to control from the bottom.
Shinjo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shinjo moves nicely into side control.
Vegata sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shinjo controlling the pace.
Shinjo seems to be looking for submissions.
Vegata trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegata won't allow Shinjo to pass to mount.
Shinjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shinjo.
Shinjo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vegata holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinjo prevents Vegata from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vegata.
Shinjo looking to pass the guard.
Shinjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Shinjo wanted to stand there but Vegata had control of the position.
Sho Shinjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegata keeping full guard, as Shinjo tries to pass.
Vegata pulls Shinjo in close to his closed guard and prevents Shinjo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vegata trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vegata has his takedown stuffed
and Shinjo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Vegata.
Vegata throws a looping overhand right but Shinjo ducks down to avoid it.
Shinjo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegata circles away quickly and effectively.
Vegata shoots in for a double leg but Shinjo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shinjo leaves Vegata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shinjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Vegata sprawls well. He's pushed Shinjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vegata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinjo moves away.
Vegata throws a shot from downtown. Shinjo moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shinjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinjo.
Vegata connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sho Shinjo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shinjo slips under a jab from Vegata.
Antonio Vegata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinjo scores with a nice right hand.
Shinjo with a nice cross.
Shinjo throws a low kick but Vegata moves out of range easily.
Shinjo throws a body punch but Vegata moves out of range.
Vegata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinjo slips under a jab.
Shinjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vegata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shinjo gets full guard.
Vegata landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shinjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shinjo controls Vegata momentarily but Vegata frees himself.
Vegata postures up in Shinjo's guard and throws a big left but Shinjo blocks it.
Shinjo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shinjo keeping moving, preventing Vegata from controlling successfully.
Shinjo wants to improve his position but instead Vegata has moved into half guard.
Vegata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shinjo wants to get back to full guard but Vegata has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shinjo is looking to escape.
Vegata in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shinjo taking shots to the head.
Vegata tries to control but Shinjo wriggling away.
Shinjo taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata with shots to the head and body - Shinjo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vegata unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vegata scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shinjo?
Shinjo tries to hold on but Vegata postures up.
Vegata unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Vegata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shinjo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vegata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vegata raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinjo is in a horrible position here. Vegata smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vegata wants to free his trapped foot but Shinjo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shinjo is defending against the submission attempts here by Vegata.
Vegata is trying to control the action in half guard but Shinjo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vegata prevents Shinjo from improving his position.
Vegata seems to be working for a kimura but Shinjo defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinjo is not content to let Vegata control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Vegata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegata 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Vegata!
Antonio Vegata gave a mention to Real Fighters Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veni Domine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domine comes to the cage accompanied by Pagan's Mind - Through Osiris Eyes . Ijima has chosen Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication as his entrance music. Ichi Ijima acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veni Domine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ijima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ijima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Domine tries to avoid it but Ijima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Domine to the ground. Domine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Domine misses.
Ijima drives through with a takedown into Domine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ijima slips nicely into half guard.
Domine trying to control from the bottom.
Domine wants to get back to full guard but Ijima has passed into side control.
Domine is trying to control Ijima's posture but Ijima avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ijima is looking to take a break and control but Domine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Domine can't do much from the bottom here.
Ijima is putting a hurting on Domine here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ijima has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Domine is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ijima yanks on the arm and Domine is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ijima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichi Ijima!
A victorious Ichi Ijima 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Nazarkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarkin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hollywood Undead - We Are kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ilya Nazarkin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David thows a body shot but no joy.
David looks to land a right hand but Nazarkin moved out of range.
Nazarkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazarkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
Nazarkin misses with a combination
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarkin misses with a takedown attempt
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
David clinches with his opponent.
David lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazarkin backwards.
David gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
David is looking to advance position but Nazarkin won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazarkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazarkin is trying to get back to full guard.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazarkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazarkin is trying to get back to full guard.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
David controlling the pace.
Nazarkin gets full guard.
Nazarkin is trying to control the position but David postures up.
Nazarkin keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Nazarkin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! David has his hands clasped together but Nazarkin extends an breaks David's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nazarkin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilya Nazarkin!
Ilya Nazarkin is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Ilya Nazarkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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