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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Sandstorm by Darude. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aoki connects with a single shot there. Bloom wants to clinch. Bloom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki. Aoki with a body punch. A glancing blow. Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloom's hands. Bloom doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Bloom moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloom thinking. Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloom trying to control but Aoki postures up.
Bloom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki. Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Aoki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Aoki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bloom tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Aoki controlling the pace for now. Bloom is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action. Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bloom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Aoki is in the full mount, landing strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bloom is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki content just to control the position here. Bloom is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish! BOOM! Aoki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Aoki landing strikes from the mount and Bloom is in trouble! A nice elbow there by Aoki. Aoki looking to control but Bloom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aoki controlling his opponent. Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bloom for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bloom tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Aoki wasn't doing enough on the ground. Aoki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bloom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bloom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Aoki. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bloom tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Bloom misses with a leg kick and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick. Aoki connects with a crisp jab. Bloom fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bloom closes the distance but Aoki moves to the side and Aoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bloom thows a body shot but no joy. Aoki scores with a nice strike. Orlando Bloom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Aoki missing with a left hand there. Bloom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick. Bloom moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away and Aoki counters with a straight right hand. Bloom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloom is rocked! Aoki cracks Bloom with an open hand slap. Bloom is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him? Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bloom tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Aoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bloom momentarily.
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! Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Bloom moves out of range easily. Bloom tries to clinch up. Masakazu Aoki is winning the standup battle so far. Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing. Bloom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aoki scores with a jab. Bloom acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bloom moves out of range of the strikes. Aoki throws out a powerful jab. Bloom closes the distance looking to clinch and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Aoki cracks Bloom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Aoki shoots in and gets a takedown into Bloom's guard. Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloom can do to turn this around? Bloom controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself. Masakazu Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Aoki won't allow Bloom to get back to his feet. Bloom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bloom seems to have recovered his senses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aoki cracks Bloom with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bloom tries to clinch up and Aoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bloom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
Bloom is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Bloom wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance. Aoki cracks Bloom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aoki stalks Bloom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bloom's face. Bloom staggers backwards, shaken. Bloom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bloom takes one to the side of the head.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloom. Bloom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bloom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Aoki content to stall in guard here. Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bloom works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bloom wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bloom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki. Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Aoki wasn't doing enough on the ground. Bloom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bloom closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage. Bloom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloom avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bloom stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Aoki. A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki. Aoki avoids the elbow strike from Bloom, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bloom is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Bloom circles away and we're back to standing. Bloom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bloom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki thumps Bloom with a low kick. Aoki cracks Bloom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bloom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloom.
Bloom is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Bloom moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away and Aoki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloom thinking. A good leg kick by Aoki. Aoki lands the left hand. Aoki lands with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aoki keeps the fight on the outside. Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aoki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bloom takes a body punch but keeps moving. Aoki misses with a head kick.
Aoki throws a shot to the body.
Orlando Bloom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice uppercut there from Aoki. Aoki throws a leg kick which misses Bloom's front leg but catches the back leg as Bloom tries to avoid it. Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss! Donk. Aoki catches Bloom right on the button with a cross. Bloom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Aoki gets the takedown into side control. Bloom tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position. Bloom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aoki. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bloom dodges the ground and pound from Aoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aoki controlling the position from side mount. Bloom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aoki has just dragged him back down to the mat. Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bloom is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Aoki in side control, just content to control the action for now. Aoki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bloom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aoki in side control lands a decent elbow. Aoki taking a breather here. Aoki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Aoki throws a strike aimed at the side of Bloom's head but Bloom avoids it well. Bloom seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning. Bloom is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aoki grinds an elbow into Bloom's temple. Aoki taking a breather here. Orlando Bloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bloom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Aoki controlling from side mount. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aoki working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Masakazu Aoki showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki! A relieved looking Masakazu Aoki 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt and Prokopos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bishop's guard now. Prokopos wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. Prokopos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Prokopos looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bishop is stalling in the full guard. Prokopos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Prokopos is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryan Bishop hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prokopos to the mat! Prokopos manages to get full guard. Prokopos wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment. Prokopos is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bishop trying to control but Prokopos is working from the bottom. Bishop's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Prokopos blocks nicely. Prokopos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bishop escapes and throws Prokopos's legs to the side, diving into side control! Prokopos is looking for a sweep. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bishop controls the position. Prokopos on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Bishop trying to control the position but Prokopos is working away. Prokopos stops Bishop from passing to mount. Prokopos is looking to regain half guard here but Bishop keeps moving and retains side control. Prokopos manages to get back to half guard. Prokopos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bishop wants to control but Prokopos is keeping him busy. Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bishop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. It looks like Bishop might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Prokopos is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bishop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Let's hope that Bishop 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryan Bishop has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Bishop tries for a takedown but Prokopos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into Prokopos's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop 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.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos throws a one two combo.
Prokopos shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prokopos. Bishop misses with a low kick.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt and Bishop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bishop is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Prokopos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bishop is looking to defend but Prokopos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bishop! Prokopos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bishop taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Denny Prokopos! An intense looking Denny Prokopos took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I always thought the removal of toes with a bolt cutter was rather humane '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lime White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Buck (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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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lime White! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buck's sensitive parts. Buck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily. Buck shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That kick from White tenderised Buck's leg. Buck is trying to keep his angry face on. Buck tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Buck misses with a double jab.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice 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! Buck misses with a hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Buck looks like he's thinking about clinching though. White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buck scores with a nice head shot. Buck is looking to take this fight into the clinch. White throws a series of punches but Buck moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Nice body punch from White. Buck cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Buck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buck. Buck closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Buck pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. White misses with a low kick as Buck jumps back. White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buck checks it well. Buck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White takes a shot right to the bread basket. Buck connects with a looping right hand.
White is rocked! Buck tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buck somewhat. Lime White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Buck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White tries to work over Buck's front leg with a kick but Buck checks it. White misses with a low kick as Buck jumps back. Buck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Buck misses with a looping right. Buck blocks a head kick by White.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Buck ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Buck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. White misses with a low kick.
White walks into a left hand. White misses with a low kick.
Buck 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection. White stuffs the takedown attempt from Buck. Buck gets slowly back to his feet. A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride. White throws a jab but it's blocked by Buck. Harold Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. White is controlling Buck's position as best he can from this difficult position. White is refusing to be controlled, as Buck sits in half guard. Buck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily. White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Buck is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buck to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. White is looking to improve his position.
White is trying to control but can't.
Buck in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. White tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Buck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Buck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nezu Nambara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nambara's entrance music is This Is Goodbye - Blue Foundation. A fine choice. Kanne has chosen Don't Cry For Me Argentina as his entrance music. Nezu Nambara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nezu Nambara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kanne throws a right and a left that Nambara avoids nicely. Nambara drives through and clinches with Kanne against the cage.
Kanne blocks the elbow strike.
Nambara misses with a knee strike.
Nambara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nambara looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nambara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nambara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanne's brow. Nambara stalls. Nambara blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nambara throws an elbow but misses. Kanne throws a punch but it's blocked by Nambara.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kanne leaning against his opponent.
Kanne swings wildly with an uppercut but Nambara uses good head movement to avoid it. Nambara blocks a body shot from Kanne. With the fighters up against the cage, Nambara throws an elbow but misses. Nambara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanne blocks an uppercut.
Nambara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Nambara lands with a short shot to the head. Nambara pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nambara has a couple of punches blocked by Kanne.
Nambara lands a shoulder strike. Kanne blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nambara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nambara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanne's brow. Kanne dodges an elbow strike from Nambara.
Nambara connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Beasty Kanne has been cut. Nambara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nambara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Nambara. Nambara looking to slow down the pace here. Kanne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanne dodges an elbow strike from Nambara.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nambara throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanne. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Kanne tries to throw a body punch but Nambara avoids it by throwing Kanne back against the cage. Nambara working aggressively here.
Nambara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanne backwards. Nambara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kanne blocking some punches.
Kanne blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanne. Nambara wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Nambara fails to land. Nambara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kanne. Kanne looking to slow down the pace here. Nambara tries a knee to the head but Kanne blocks it.
Nambara lands an elbow that stopped Kanne in his tracks for a moment. Nambara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nambara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nambara. Nambara tries to land a knee to the head but Kanne blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nezu Nambara dominated that round. The cut man is working on Beasty Kanne'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.
Nambara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanne lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Nambara. A solid leg kick lands there for Kanne.
Kanne ducks under a wild hook from Nambara. Nambara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A left and a right from Nambara both land. Nice combination. Kanne misses with a straight right. Nambara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kanne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nambara. Kanne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nambara jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nezu Nambara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nambara blocks a leg kick. Nambara keeps the fight on the outside. Nambara throws a combination that misses and Kanne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nambara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kanne avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kanne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kanne misses with a double jab.
Nambara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kanne tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nambara counters with a nice body shot. Kanne throws a quick inside leg kick. Nambara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanne. Nambara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nambara keeps the fight on the outside. Nambara wants to clinch. Kanne misses with a hook. Nambara ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nambara fails in his attempt to clinch. Nambara tries to clinch up. Kanne throws out a leg kick but Nambara moves out of range and Kanne only half commits. Kanne misses with a left hand and Nambara counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nambara walks into a stiff left hand from Kanne. Nambara loads up on a big right hand but Kanne slips the punch. Nambara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanne swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nambara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kanne looks to land a combination but Nambara avoids it well. Nezu Nambara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nambara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanne paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nambara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kanne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Nambara does no damage. Nambara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanne's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kanne misses with a low kick. Nambara misses with a few strikes there.
Nambara loads up on a big right hand but Kanne slips the punch. Nambara tries to keep at a distance but Kanne has taken the fight into the clinch. Nambara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Kanne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nambara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nambara moves into the clinch successfully.
Nambara trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kanne lands an uppercut. Nambara misses with an elbow over the top. Nezu Nambara has scored more points in the clinch so far. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nambara. Nambara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Kanne as the two fighters clinch.
Nambara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nambara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kanne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nambara prevents Kanne from breaking the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nambara scores with a knee to the head.
Nambara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanne trying to control the position but instead, Nambara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kanne into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nezu Nambara will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Beasty Kanne's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kanne misses with a wild combination.
Nambara tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kanne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kanne misses the shot to the body. Kanne misses with a series of wild punches.
Nambara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanne. Kanne circles away out of range and recomposes himself. An inside leg kick lands from Kanne. Beasty Kanne seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kanne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kanne avoids the body shot from Nambara.
Kanne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nambara. Nambara tries to clinch up but Kanne circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kanne throws a chopping leg kick but Nambara manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kanne tries to clinch up but Nambara circles away and keeps his distance. Jab, jab by Nambara - just one landing. Nambara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kanne throws a lazy right hand but Nambara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kanne doesn't manage to clinch there - Nambara circles away.
Kanne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Nambara. Those never looked like landing. Nambara tries to clinch there but Kanne circles away.
Kanne throws a series of punches but Nambara avoids them all with ease. Nambara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanne. Kanne circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nambara misses with a few strikes there.
Nambara throws a nice looking combination but Kanne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nezu Nambara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nambara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nambara throws a leg kick but Kanne sees it coming and moves out of range. Nambara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanne. Nambara throws out a loose jab but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it. Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nambara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Nice body punch from Kanne. Kanne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kanne throws a body punch but Nambara moves out of range. Kanne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nambara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nambara throws a right hand that Kanne ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanne also avoids with ease. Nambara looks to land a combination. Kanne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kanne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nambara. Kanne connects with a leg kick. Nambara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kanne catches Nambara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kanne misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kanne misses with a series of wild punches.
Nambara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanne. Kanne scores with a jab. Nambara acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kanne slips a jab from Nambara. Kanne scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nambara connects with the punch. Nambara lands a jab to Kanne's midsection. Kanne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kanne throws out a loose jab but Nambara uses good head movement to avoid it. Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nambara paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nambara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kanne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nambara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nambara scores with a sloppy right hand. Kanne should have avoided that one. Kanne throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nambara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kanne can pounce on him.
A cross from Kanne lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nambara misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanne counters by clinching up. Kanne blocks an elbow strike. Kanne struggles to land a body shot inside as Nambara controls his hands.
Kanne wants to stall.
Kanne misses with some punches.
Beasty Kanne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nambara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kanne lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Beasty Kanne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nambara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn comes to the cage accompanied by Rebirth of Desire. Jones has chosen what's new pussycat as his entrance music. Tom Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chyn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jones tries to clinch up but Chyn circles away and keeps his distance. Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chyn tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chyn to the ground. Chyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jones gets caught napping as Chyn dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather. Jones is trying to keep Chyn in close.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones pulls Chyn in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Jones wasn't active enough on the ground. Chyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Jones. Chyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chyn swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jones looks for a takedown but Chyn sprawls well. Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet. Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there. Chyn is not content to let Jones control the position. Jones tries to pass to full mount but Chyn defends it. Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chyn defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chyn actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones wants to control but Chyn is keeping him busy. Jones prevents Chyn from improving his position. Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Chyn is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chyn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Chyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones drops an elbow to the side of Chyn's head. Chyn tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chyn trying to control here.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ground and pound from Jones. Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chyn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Chyn is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jones controlling the action here. Chyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chyn keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Chyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. 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! Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chyn's head. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Chyn blocks nicely. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Chyn blocks nicely. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chyn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Chyn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones tries to clinch up but Chyn circles away and keeps his distance. Chyn misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chyn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Chyn, before circling back to the center of the mat. Chyn shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones tries to clinch up letting Chyn counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chyn.
Chyn lands a two punch combo.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chyn to the mat! Chyn manages to get full guard. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones lands a couple of digs. Jones trying to control but Chyn is working from the bottom. Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chyn's head. Chyn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jones slips nicely into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Chyn is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chyn is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chyn avoid being mounted? Chyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow. Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Chyn wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Jones there. Jones winds up and cracks Chyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Chyn tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Chyn is looking to improve his position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jones prevents Chyn from improving his position. Jones lands with a punch from half guard. Ground and pound from Jones. Jones is keen to just control but Chyn is a slippery customer. Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chyn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Jones is looking to advance position but Chyn won't allow it. Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chyn looking for submissions off his back. Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones winds up and cracks Chyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jones trying to pass the guard but Chyn defending well. Tom Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. Chyn is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jones trying to control the action but Chyn is working from the bottom. Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ground and pound from Jones.
Chyn is rocked! Nice strikes from Jones there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones gets a clinch. A short right from Jones. Oh Chyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones lands a shot to the body. Chyn seems to have got his legs back now. Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chyn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Chyn jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Chyn.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Chyn uses good head movement to avoid it. Chyn tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries a body shot but Chyn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Chyn tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Chyn taking a breather. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Chyn. A battle for position here, against the cage. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Chyn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chyn avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chyn is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Chyn's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jones lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. Chyn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Chyn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chyn swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Chyn shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones moves into the clinch. Chyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chyn backwards. Chyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands with a left to the head. Jones tries a body shot but Chyn blocks it.
Jones tries a body shot but Chyn blocks it.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chyn or not. Chyn is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. Jones lands an uppercut. Chyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chyn's defenses. Jones gets through Chyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Chyn breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up. Chyn keeps the fight on the outside. Chyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryu Chyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chyn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Chyn circles away.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones tries to clinch but Chyn is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jones 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 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Camoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camoes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Love by BLUE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Camoes! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Camoes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bourque is fending him off so far but Camoes persists. Nope, Bourque circles away and we're back to standing. Bourque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Camoes tries to bum rush Bourque with a series of wild strikes but Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bourque ducks right into an uppercut from Camoes. Camoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoes. Camoes throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it. Camoes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bourque is trying to defend but Camoes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Bourque tries to roll over but Camoes keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Camoes 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.
Camoes is working for a submission of some sort.
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. Camoes trying to mount his opponent but Bourque defends it. Camoes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bourque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camoes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camoes wants to work for an arm triangle but Bourque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bourque is looking for a sweep. Camoes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Camoes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Camoes trying to pass the guard but Bourque defending well. Camoes wants to work for an arm triangle but Bourque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bourque wants to improve his position but Camoes is controlling well.
Camoes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camoes wants to pass to mount but Bourque is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camoes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bourque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Camoes postures up in Bourque's guard and throws a big left but Bourque blocks it. Camoes postures up in Bourque's guard and throws a big left but Bourque blocks it. Camoes throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely. Camoes throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely. Bourque keeping moving, preventing Camoes from controlling successfully. Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camoes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control. Camoes throws a strike but Bourque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Camoes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Camoes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Camoes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bourque wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Camoes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bourque is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Camoes dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Camoes throws a lazy uppercut
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Fabricio Camoes has been cut. Camoes misses with an uppercut
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Camoes misses with a series of wild punches.
Camoes misses with a left hand and Bourque counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Camoes misses with a looping right. Camoes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bourque momentarily.
Camoes misses with a body shot.
Camoes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camoes. Camoes scores with a jab to the head.
Camoes shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Camoes throws a right and a left that Bourque avoids nicely. Fabricio Camoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Camoes thows a left - swing and a miss! Camoes looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camoes. Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Camoes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bourque lands with a nice body punch. Bourque blocks a jab. Bourque keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bourque connects with a looping right hand.
Camoes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bourque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camoes is rocked! Camoes 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. A left lands for Camoes. Camoes is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourque finish him? Camoes misses with a wild combination.
Bourque with a body punch. A glancing blow. Camoes seems to have recovered his senses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bourque digs a good hook to Camoes's body.
Nice straight punches there by Bourque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bourque. Camoes gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bourque gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Camoes is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Bourque! A very excited looking Paul Bourque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario has chosen VHB - Freedom Fighter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erwin Ontario! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Ontario. Kenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Kenzie throws a looping overhand right but Ontario ducks down to avoid it. Ontario throws a solid leg kick but Kenzie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ontario. Ontario pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kenzie lands with a cross. Kenzie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kenzie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kenzie is looking to clinch. Ontario throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kenzie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ontario at a distance.
Kenzie cracks Ontario with a good jab. Ontario takes a swing at Kenzie's ribcage but misses. Ontario throws a body punch but Kenzie moves out of range. Ontario misses with a straight left. Kenzie connects with the punch. A slow jab from Kenzie misses its intended target. Kenzie looks to land a combination. Ontario sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kenzie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kenzie missing with a left hand there. Ontario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big left from Kenzie misses. Ontario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenzie doesn't seem bothered though. Ontario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenzie misses the target. Ontario misses with a low kick. Kenzie throws a right and a left that Ontario avoids nicely. Ontario takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ontario lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenzie off the cage and back into range. A swing and a miss from Kenzie. Kenzie gets a clinch. Ontario wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenzie won't allow it.
Ontario throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenzie. Ontario misses with the head strike.
Kenzie tries to break the clinch but Ontario is controlling the position. Kenzie taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kenzie misses with the head strike.
Ontario misses with the head strike.
Ontario has a couple of punches blocked by Kenzie.
Ontario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Ontario fails to land. Ontario lands an elbow just above Kenzie 's eye. Kenzie avoids the elbow strike from Ontario, against the cage.
Kenzie manages to break the clinch.
Kenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ontario avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ontario displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenzie throws out the jab. Good standup being displayed there by Kenzie as he connects with a hook. Kenzie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ontario throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenzie. Ontario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kenzie manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ontario defending well as Kenzie loads up on a big left hand. Ontario lands a right hook to the body.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut. Ontario throws a shot from downtown. Kenzie moves away and avoids it. Ontario missing with a left hand there. Kenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ontario throws a lazy right hand but Kenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ontario looks to land a right hand but Kenzie moved out of range. No joy there for Kenzie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ontario looks to land a right hand but Kenzie moved out of range. Ontario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ontario feints and then cracks Kenzie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenzie down. Kenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Ontario. Kenzie scores with a nice strike. Ontario throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenzie counters with a nice body shot. Kenzie moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kenzie avoids the body shot from Ontario.
Ontario moves away from the strike by Kenzie. Kenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ontario. Kenzie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ontario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ontario throws a lazy right hand but Kenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ontario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kenzie misses with a looping left. Kenzie blocks the body kick.
Ontario waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenzie. Ontario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenzie. Ontario needs to keep his hands up - Kenzie had a free shot at his head there. Kenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kenzie wants to clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Ontario. Kenzie does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kenzie dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ontario throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ontario jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ontario misses with a hook. Kenzie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ontario at a distance.
Kenzie throws a right and a left that Ontario avoids nicely. Ontario blocks a jab. Ontario misses with a shot to the body and Kenzie counters with a nice uppercut. Kenzie tries to clinch up but Ontario circles away and keeps his distance. Ontario misses with a two punch combination.
Ontario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Patrick Kenzie is winning the standup battle so far. Ontario misses with an uppercut. Kenzie throws a right and a left that both miss. Kenzie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Ontario's shoulder, as Ontario tries to avoid the shot. Kenzie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ontario counters with a leg kick. Ontario is looking to land body kicks. Ontario throws a lazy right hand but Kenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kenzie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ontario takes a swing at Kenzie's ribcage but misses. Ontario walks into a stiff left hand from Kenzie. Ontario throws a hook but Kenzie avoids it easily. A bone on bone clash there as Kenzie blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenzie misses the target. Ontario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ontario throws a shot from downtown. Kenzie moves away and avoids it. Kenzie is looking to clinch. Ontario walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kenzie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ontario eats them both and turns towards Kenzie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Ontario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ontario throws a head kick but Kenzie moves out of range.
Ontario scores with a hook to the body. Kenzie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kenzie lands with a hook. Ontario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ontario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenzie.
Kenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kenzie misses with a straight right. Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ontario scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenzie should have avoided that one. Ontario moves out of range as Kenzie strikes. Kenzie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ontario lands a body shot.
Ontario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ontario. Kenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenzie just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenzie!
Kenzie misses with a jab to the body
and Ontario counters with a right hand to the body. Kenzie ducks under a wild hook from Ontario. Ontario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenzie. Ontario misses with a left hand and Kenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kenzie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenzie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ontario lands a jab to the nose. Kenzie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ontario counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kenzie 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.
Ontario connects with a looping right hand.
Ontario tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice body punch from Ontario. Ontario misses with a kick to the body.
Kenzie misses with a straight left. Kenzie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ontario. Ontario obviously looking to wear him down.
Ontario lands a really nice looking cross but Kenzie seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Ontario. Kenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ontario was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenzie. This has been an exciting period of action! Ontario dodges the punch combination from Kenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ontario throws a lazy right hand but Kenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kenzie missing with a left hand there. Ontario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ontario wants to land a leg kick but Kenzie is out of range. Ontario shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kenzie tries to bum rush Ontario with a series of wild strikes but Ontario uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kenzie avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ontario has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ontario takes a swing at Kenzie's ribcage but misses. Kenzie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ontario. Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenzie moves away. Kenzie is looking to clinch but Ontario is avoiding it.
Kenzie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenzie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ontario throws a body punch but Kenzie moves out of range. Ontario misses with a wild body shot. Ontario misses the shot to the body. Ontario getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erwin Ontario will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kenzie lands a jab to the head.
Ontario swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ontario pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenzie is looking to clinch. Kenzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ontario sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kenzie scores with the left hand. Ontario knows he should have avoided that one. Ontario staying out of range there. Ontario dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenzie. That did some damage! Kenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Ontario is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ontario lands a body shot.
Kenzie throws a series of punches but Ontario avoids them all with ease. Ontario moves out of range of the strikes. Kenzie moves out of range of the strikes. Ontario turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kenzie lands a jab-cross combination. Ontario throws a right and a left that Kenzie avoids nicely. Ontario misses with an uppercut
and Kenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kenzie scores with a punch to the head. Kenzie thows a body shot but no joy. Ontario punishes Kenzie's body with a nice straight punch. Ontario takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ontario scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kenzie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A jab lands there for Kenzie. Kenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ontario. Ontario displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenzie throws out the jab. Ontario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenzie. Ontario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ontario dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kenzie moves in looking to clinch but Ontario pushes him off.
That's two 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! Kenzie scores with a nice right hand.
Kenzie thows a body shot but no joy. Donk. Kenzie catches Ontario right on the button with a cross. Ontario takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ontario misses with a body shot.
Ontario turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ontario walks into a left hand. Kenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ontario moves away. Ontario thows a body shot but no joy. Kenzie misses with the combination.
Ontario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenzie moves out of range of the body kick. Ontario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenzie. Kenzie misses with a double jab
and Ontario counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kenzie closes the distance and clinches. Kenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ontario looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ontario scores with a punch to the head. A decent looking body kick lands there for Ontario. Ontario lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenzie circles away quickly and effectively. Kenzie catches Ontario with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kenzie catches Ontario with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice uppercut there from Kenzie. Kenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Ontario misses with a low kick.
Ontario ducks under a wild hook from Kenzie. Ontario throws a hook but Kenzie blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ontario misses with a low kick. Ontario throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kenzie swinging wildly here.
Ontario throws a quick inside leg kick. Ontario misses with a body kick. Ontario throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The fighters circling - Kenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ontario with a jab. Kenzie scores with a punch to the head. Ontario looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenzie is just out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kenzie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kenzie misses with a looping right. Kenzie swinging wildly here.
Ontario tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Patrick Kenzie showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kenzie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Kenzie! Patrick Kenzie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Clanger has chosen Youth Blood as his entrance music. 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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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams misses the jab. Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Clanger. Williams throws out a powerful jab. Clanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clanger misses with a leg kick. Clanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but Clanger avoids them all with ease. A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Clanger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clanger to score an easy takedown into full guard. Clanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Clanger won't allow Williams to sweep him here. Clanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clanger passes easily into side control. Nice work. Clanger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clanger controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Clanger wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Clanger is trying is best to control the position here. Clanger is looking to improve his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Williams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Clanger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Clanger finishes the takedown easily into guard. Clanger wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clanger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Clanger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yonsil Clanger was stalling too much, according to the referee. Clanger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Clanger. Clanger misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clanger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Clanger scores with a hook. Clanger throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. Clanger connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back. Clanger connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clanger doesn't seem phased though. Clanger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout. A punch combination from Williams misses. Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Clanger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Clanger misses with a looping left. Clanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. A jab from Williams misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Clanger jabs at Williams's body. Clanger shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clanger trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook. Clanger cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs. Clanger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Clanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Clanger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Clanger thows a body shot but no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Clanger. That's going to slow Williams down. Clanger lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clanger shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily. Clanger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Clanger throws a nice outside leg kick. Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams looks to land a left hand but Clanger moved out of range nicely. Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick. Clanger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Clanger has a takedown stuffed. A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Williams looks to land a left hand but Clanger moved out of range nicely. Clanger closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Clanger pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonsil Clanger. Clanger moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab. Williams misses with an uppercut. Clanger saw that one coming. Williams lands a jab to Clanger's midsection. Clanger dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Clanger's head and hops out. Williams throws a right and a left that Clanger avoids nicely. Clanger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clanger slips a jab from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clanger tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it. Clanger checks a low kick from Williams. Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clanger. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clanger, right into the meat.
Clanger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Williams is staying active underneath Clanger, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Clanger sitting and controlling from the half guard. Clanger is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams tries to roll over but Clanger keeps him under control. Clanger is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now. Clanger wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Clanger is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Still in half guard, Clanger seems content to control. Williams trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams is not content to let Clanger control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Clanger lands a nice shot to the body.
Clanger scores with a takedown into Williams's guard. Williams keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully. Clanger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Clanger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clanger wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Clanger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Clanger trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well. Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Clanger.
Clanger is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clanger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clanger is looking for a sweep. Clanger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Clanger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clanger is trying to get back to full guard. Yonsil Clanger has got the better of the ground game so far. Clanger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though. Clanger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams tries to pass to full mount but Clanger defends it. Clanger is controlling Williams's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Williams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Clanger blocks a low kick nicely. Paul Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yonsil Clanger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Good leg kick by Clanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight! Yonsil Clanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Clanger 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 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonsil Clanger! Yonsil Clanger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for comin out'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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172 cm
36
143 lbs
31 - 20 - 2 |
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simons III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw. Kerabatsos throws a shot from downtown. Simons III moves away and avoids it. Simons III with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kerabatsos to score with a decent uppercut. Kerabatsos throws an overhand right that lands on Simons III's shoulder, as Simons III tries to avoid the shot. Simons III shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerabatsos but Kerabatsos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kerabatsos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kerabatsos tries a head kick but it misses.
Simons III tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kerabatsos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simons III has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Simons III drives through with a takedown into Kerabatsos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Simons III wants to pass the guard but Kerabatsos is keeping the position. 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!
That's one minute gone in the round. Kerabatsos keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully. Simons III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kerabatsos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simons III, into his guard. Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simons III looking for a guillotine here but Kerabatsos defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerabatsos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Simons III is trying to keep Kerabatsos in close.
Kerabatsos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simons III working for submissions but it's allowed Kerabatsos to get to half guard.
Kerabatsos prevents Simons III from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simons III looking for subs from the bottom but Kerabatsos mounts him! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Simons III is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerabatsos is looking to stand but Kerabatsos has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Simons III tries to reverse the position but Kerabatsos maintains control. Kerabatsos trying to control but Simons III is having none of it. Simons III can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Simons III will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kerabatsos leaves Simons III with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerabatsos pinned against the cage. Kerabatsos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Simons III walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kerabatsos clinches with his opponent.
Kerabatsos is trying to stall.
Simons III has Kerabatsos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kerabatsos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kerabatsos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simons III avoids it. Come on Kerabatsos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kerabatsos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kerabatsos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kerabatsos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simons III has Kerabatsos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kerabatsos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kerabatsos lands a nice elbow. Kerabatsos prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerabatsos gets underhooks to prevent Simons III's takedown attempt.
Kerabatsos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simons III tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kerabatsos smiles and moves away.
Simons III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands with a hook. Simons III tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kerabatsos misses with a straight right. Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kerabatsos misses with a hook. Simons III closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerabatsos did well to prevent Simons III getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerabatsos is defending against the submission attempts here by Simons III.
Simons III wants to work for an arm triangle but Kerabatsos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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! Simons III wants to control but Kerabatsos is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simons III sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kerabatsos defending well though. Kerabatsos is defending against the submission attempts here by Simons III.
Kerabatsos is refusing to be controlled, as Simons III sits in half guard. Simons III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simons III 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simons III is working for a kimura but Kerabatsos is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Simons III is looking for a kimura but Kerabatsos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simons III to get the leverage. 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 John Simons III will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Kerabatsos tenderised Simons III's leg. Simons III is trying to keep his angry face on. Simons III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerabatsos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simons III somewhat. Kerabatsos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons III was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos misses with a looping right. Simons III shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense. Simons III slips a jab and a cross from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos with a body punch. A glancing blow. Simons III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him. Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerabatsos pinned against the cage. Kerabatsos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A slow jab from Simons III misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simons III shoots in and drives through. Kerabatsos sprawls well. Simons III avoids the head kick by Kerabatsos.
Simons III takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Simons III has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simons III there as he acknowledges the shot. Simons III fails with the takedown. Simons III staying out of range there. Simons III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos obviously looking to wear him down.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III. Kerabatsos misses with a hook. Simons III ducked under it nicely. Donald Kerabatsos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerabatsos throws a hook but Simons III avoids it easily. Kerabatsos feints a jab promting Simons III to slip. Kerabatsos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simons III slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Simons III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerabatsos is fending him off so far but Simons III persists. Nope, Kerabatsos circles away and we're back to standing. A jab from Kerabatsos does it's job there. Nice body punch from Kerabatsos. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kerabatsos looks to throw the jab but Simons III is out of range. Simons III has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kerabatsos finds it's way round the side to connect with Simons III's head. Simons III shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well. He's pushed Simons III's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kerabatsos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donald Kerabatsos seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice uppercut lands for Kerabatsos. That snapped Simons III's head back.
Kerabatsos's corner calls for a 1-2. Kerabatsos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kerabatsos scores with a nice right hand.
John Simons III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Simons III shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerabatsos but Kerabatsos pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kerabatsos looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range. Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses. Simons III dives in and grabs Kerabatsos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerabatsos pushes down on Simons III's head and hops out. Simons III takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut. Simons III avoids the body shot from Kerabatsos.
Simons III closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simons III lands in his opponent's guard. Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerabatsos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simons III trying to control but Kerabatsos is working from the bottom. Simons III won't allow Kerabatsos to sweep him here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simons III 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because John Simons III wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Kerabatsos lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Donald Kerabatsos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Simons III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Simons III! After winning the bout, John Simons III 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Puncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov comes to the cage accompanied by Amphetamines. Puncher has chosen Let's go dancing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 cm
31
182 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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179 cm
35
178 lbs
27 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hard Puncher! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Surov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puncher's guard. Surov wants to pass the guard but Puncher is keeping the position. Surov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puncher's head. Surov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Surov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Surov preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Surov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Puncher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Surov manages to get himself to full guard.
Surov has his feet on Puncher's thighs here. He's pushed Puncher off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Puncher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Surov! During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Surov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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