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ADN 19 : I Want Out PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Makynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Clould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Makynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy Clould!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clould on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makynen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makynen with a nice cross.
Makynen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Makynen finds it's target.
Makynen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clould.
Clould drops his hands momentarily and Makynen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clould tries to bum rush Makynen with a series of wild strikes but Makynen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makynen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clould.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makynen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Makynen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makynen tests Clould's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clould dives in and grabs Makynen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makynen pushes down on Clould's head and hops out.
Clould moves into range and clinches up with Makynen.
Clould tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makynen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Makynen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clould is rocked!
Makynen dips a shoulder and cracks Clould with a mighty uppercut! Clould falls back against the cage and Makynen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Clould is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Makynen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Makynen!
Our winner, Rauno Makynen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Neely struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mike Neely has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Neely !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to bum rush Neely with a series of wild strikes but Neely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neely dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neely holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Neely .
Neely throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Neely has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Neely is blocking nicely.
Neely creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Neely lands a takedown into guard.
Neely scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neely sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neely takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva is rocked!
Neely lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neely lands a big elbow - Silva is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Neely !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Neely !
A less than humble Mike Neely misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Marcelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosaki comes to the cage accompanied by Machiavellism - Dir En Grey. Marcelo has chosen Nicky Romero - Toulouse as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Flavio Marcelo enters the cage!
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203 lbs
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202 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flavio Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcelo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Marcelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Marcelo.
Marcelo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcelo staying out of range there.
Marcelo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcelo throws a solid leg kick but Kurosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marcelo.
Marcelo is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcelo is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcelo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcelo throws a head kick that misses.
Marcelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcelo throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Marcelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kurosaki there.
Marcelo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Marcelo.
Marcelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Flavio Marcelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marcelo throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcelo throws a low kick, looking for Kurosaki's leg but Kurosaki calmly moves out of range.
Marcelo scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurosaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcelo misses with a head kick.
Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
No joy there for Marcelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Marcelo was well out of range.
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcelo's head.
Kurosaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marcelo defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Marcelo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurosaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcelo gets back to full guard.
Marcelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurosaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurosaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marcelo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Marcelo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marcelo is rocked!
A big strike lands for Kurosaki! That's really hurt Marcelo and he's turned his back - Kurosaki keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kurosaki jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyo Kurosaki!
A relieved looking Kyo Kurosaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Palhares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakihara Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace works the jab nicely.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palhares. Palhares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wallace instigates a clinch.
A short left from Wallace.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Wallace.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Palhares takes a shot to the head.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Palhares's ribcage. Palhares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palhares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Wallace.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palhares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Wallace.
Palhares looks winded!
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wallace.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Wallace is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palhares blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Wallace works on Palhares's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palharess head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
Palhares takes a shot to the head.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Wallace presses Palhares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace is working Palhares over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares being controlled against the cage.
Wallace cracks Palhares with a nice body shot.
Wallace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Wallace.
A hook to the body from Wallace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace pushes Palhares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palhares or not.
Palhares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Palhares is rocked!
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Palhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Wallace cracks Palhares with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wallace unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Palhares! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wallace is unloading with more strikes now! Palhares drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakihara Wallace!
Kakihara Wallace very nearly forgot to thank 5th Round Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by So long and thanks for all the fish. Dan Caldwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
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, Dan Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell with a hook.
Bronson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Caldwell.
Caldwell digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
Caldwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caldwell misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caldwell scores with a three punch combo!
Dan Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell lands with a shot to the body.
Caldwell swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Bronson with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Caldwell.
Caldwell drives through and clinches with Bronson against the cage.
Bronson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caldwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bronson after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Caldwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caldwell jumps guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Caldwell.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell goes for a takedown attempt but Bronson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caldwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Caldwell avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Caldwell looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
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!
Caldwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caldwell under the eye.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Caldwell moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Caldwell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Caldwell lands with a good body shot.
Caldwell lands with a right hand.
Bronson gets tackled into the cage by Caldwell. Caldwell maintains the clinch.
Bronson cracks Caldwell with a nice body shot.
Caldwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bronson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Caldwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caldwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bronson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Caldwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bronson after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell goes for a takedown attempt but Bronson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldwell moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caldwell tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caldwell takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Verdmont Bronson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Caldwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Verdmont Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Caldwell throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Caldwell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Caldwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Caldwell throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Caldwell only half commits.
Bronson checks a low kick from Caldwell.
Caldwell staying out of range there.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Caldwell's body. Caldwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caldwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
Caldwell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Caldwell is out of range.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caldwell counters with a three punch combo that has Bronson backing up. Bronson nods at Caldwell to acknowledge the strikes.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson slips a jab from Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caldwell.
Caldwell lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Caldwell wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caldwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldwell moves away.
Caldwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Bronson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Caldwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caldwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Caldwell throws an off balance right hand
and Caldwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caldwell lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Bronson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Bronson throws a jab when Caldwell was well out of range.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Caldwell is out of range.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldwell is just out of range.
Caldwell takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Caldwell throws a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caldwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell cracks the inside of Bronson's front leg.
Caldwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters circling a little - Caldwell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Caldwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Caldwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Caldwell tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
Caldwell moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldwell moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.
Caldwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caldwell moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Caldwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Caldwell is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Caldwell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Caldwell!
Caldwell misses with a hook.
Caldwell misses the shot to the body.
Caldwell throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bronson throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caldwell.
Caldwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caldwell closes the distance and clinches.
Caldwell prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldwell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the body
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Caldwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caldwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caldwell tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands with a nice body punch.
Caldwell misses with a body shot.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a body punch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Bronson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caldwell sizes up Bronson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caldwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson checks a low kick from Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson throws a hook but Caldwell blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Caldwell as he connects with a hook.
Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Caldwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldwell throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldwell throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Caldwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caldwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Caldwell!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Caldwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Day Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bright's entrance music is I'll House You . A fine choice. Day Bright has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Day Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsubasa J Champ!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright throws a right and a left that J Champ avoids nicely.
J Champ lands a big head kick that sends Bright tumbling to the mat! J Champ takes a step backwards and waves Bright back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Day Bright has been cut.
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!
Bright checks the leg kick nicely there.
J Champ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
J Champ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bright misses the shot to the body.
J Champ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
J Champ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
J Champ cracks the inside of Bright's front leg.
A low kick from J Champ is predictable there
and Bright counters with a one-two to the body.
J Champ feints a jab and as Bright dips his head, J Champ unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Bright right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Bright falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! J Champ smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tsubasa J Champ!
A relieved looking Tsubasa J Champ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abelinha Amarela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Schill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monty Schill 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abelinha Amarela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monty Schill!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schill.
Schill dives in and grabs Amarela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amarela pushes down on Schill's head and hops out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amarela.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amarela working away.
Schill is not content to let Amarela control the position.
Amarela moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amarela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schill keeps working.
Amarela in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Schill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schill wants to control but Amarela postures up.
Schill tries to bench press Amarela off him but Amarela keeps the position.
Schill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schill wants to control but Amarela postures up.
Amarela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Amarela tries for a kimura but Schill is defending well.
Amarela grinds an elbow into Schill's temple.
Amarela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schill prevents Amarela from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schill is looking to reverse the position.
Amarela working the body and head with strikes.
Schill tries to bench press Amarela off him but Amarela keeps the position.
Schill can't do much from the bottom here.
Amarela controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Schill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schill defending against the ground and pound.
Amarela trying to control the action but Schill is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schill wants to get back to his feet.
Amarela is nestled in close to Schill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amarela is trying to work for a kimura but Schill is defending well.
Schill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schill actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amarela in particular looking to stall.
Schill punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schill is trying to maintain the position but Amarela is very close to passing his half guard.
Amarela has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schill is squirming around, avoiding Amarela's attempts to control the action.
Amarela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Amarela looking to control but Schill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
A nice elbow there by Amarela.
Amarela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schill is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abelinha Amarela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Amarela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amarela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amarela manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schill on his heels. He'll look to pass Schill's guard now, I'm sure.
Schill keeping full guard, as Amarela tries to pass.
Schill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amarela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amarela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amarela defends it easily.
Schill keeping full guard, as Amarela tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarela content to stall in guard here.
Amarela trying to control but Schill is working from the bottom.
Amarela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schill's head.
Amarela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schill is keeping the position for now.
Amarela is looking to work some ground and pound but Schill has wrist control.
Amarela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schill's guard.
Schill wants to control but Amarela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schill tries to get to full guard but Amarela has control of the leg.
Schill is not content to let Amarela control the position.
Amarela working the head and body with strikes.
Amarela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amarela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schill is looking to control Amarela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schill avoid being mounted?
Amarela tries to pass to full mount but Schill defends it.
Schill is staying active underneath Amarela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amarela lands a nice short elbow.
Amarela wants to control but Schill is keeping him busy.
Amarela is pressing down on Schill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schill is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Schill misses with a takedown attempt - Amarela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schill scores with a jab. Amarela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amarela was well out of range. Poor timing from Schill.
Schill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amarela stuffs the takedown attempt from Schill. Schill gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Schill.
Schill misses with a takedown attempt
and Amarela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abelinha Amarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Schill.
Schill is breathing heavily.
Amarela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amarela is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amarela looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amarela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schill's head.
Amarela works over Schill with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abelinha Amarela dominated that second round.
That's time! Amarela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Amarela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schill at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Amarela. No joy for Schill on that attempt.
Schill misses with the combination.
Amarela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schill!
Amarela landing a few strikes.
Amarela scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schill to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Amarela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schill keeps working.
Schill is looking for a sweep.
Abelinha Amarela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schill takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schill is not content to let Amarela control the position.
Amarela landing a few strikes.
Amarela trying to control the position but Schill is working away.
Amarela lands some shots froms side control.
Amarela trying to control the position but Schill is working away.
Amarela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schill can do to turn this around?
Amarela goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schill rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amarela's guard! Nice work there by Schill!
Amarela 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.
Amarela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schill's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarela preventing the sweep.
Amarela trying to control but Schill is working from the bottom.
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!
Schill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amarela landing some decent shots from guard.
Amarela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amarela trying to control but Schill is working from the bottom.
Amarela is really struggling to control Schill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amarela won't allow Schill to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amarela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amarela defends it easily.
Amarela is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amarela landing some decent shots from guard.
Amarela sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amarela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amarela wants to pass the guard but Schill is keeping the position.
Amarela stands and throws Schill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schill takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Amarela lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Schill is trying to get back to half guard.
Amarela lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schill is letting Amarela control him for a moment.
Amarela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schill keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amarela landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Monty Schill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abelinha Amarela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abelinha Amarela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amarela 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abelinha Amarela!
A very excited looking Abelinha Amarela 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiwawa Chagaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard comes to the cage accompanied by Let Your Backbone Slide . Lick Hard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lick Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chiwawa Chagaev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Chagaev.
Hard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hard tries to clinch but Chagaev moves out of range.
Chagaev looks to land a combination but Hard avoids it well.
Hard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chagaev throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Chagaev moves to clinch but Hard breaks away
and Hard counters with a two punch combo.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and Chagaev moves out of range easily.
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!
Chagaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hard looks for a takedown but Chagaev sprawls well.
Hard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hard has managed to clinch.
Chagaev can't find room to land a body shot as Hard controls the action.
Chagaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hard blocks it with crossed arms.
Chagaev is struggling to control the position.
Hard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard has Chagaev pressed against the cage, preventing Chagaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chagaev has Hard pressed against the cage, preventing Hard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chagaev has Hard pressed against the cage, preventing Hard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Chagaev fails to land.
Hard avoiding damage as Chagaev throws knees to the body.
Chagaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chagaev looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hard misses with a knee strike.
Hard prevents a body shot from Chagaev.
Chagaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hard controls his hands.
Chagaev can't find room to land a body shot as Hard controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chagaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hard.
Chagaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hard breaks from the clinch.
Chagaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chagaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Hard has knocked Chagaev down with a huge combo! Hard steps away and waves a wobbly Chagaev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Chiwawa Chagaev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chagaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hard tries to bum rush Chagaev with a series of wild strikes but Chagaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Hard or perhaps it was just good defense by Chagaev which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lick Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chagaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard looks to score with a jab to the body but Chagaev is just out of range.
Chagaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chagaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Hard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chagaev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hard is looking to work some ground and pound but Chagaev has wrist control.
Hard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chagaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hard has Chagaev in his guard.
Chagaev tries to stand but Hard is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chagaev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hard's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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!
Chagaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chagaev has managed to get both his arms back between Hard's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chagaev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lick Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiwawa Chagaev's cut.
That's time! Hard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chagaev tests Hard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chagaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Hard throws out a loose jab but Chagaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chagaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hard. That did some damage!
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chagaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hard looks for a takedown but Chagaev sprawls well.
Chagaev moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chagaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hard's brow.
Chagaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Lick Hard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chagaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chagaev lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chagaev prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lick Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard is trying to break free.
Chagaev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chagaev lands an uppercut.
Hard is trying to pull guard but Chagaev has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chagaev misses with a knee to the head.
Chagaev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chagaev lands a knee to the body.
Chagaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chagaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chagaev wants to clinch.
Hard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard gets tackled into the cage by Chagaev. Chagaev maintains the clinch.
Chagaev lands a knee to the body.
Chagaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chagaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chagaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lick Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chagaev throws a head kick that Hard semi-blocks.
Hard takes one to the side of the head.
Chagaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hard fails with the takedown.
Hard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chagaev moves into range and clinches up with Hard.
Chagaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hards head.
Chagaev looking to stall.
Chagaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chagaev keeps control of Hard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chagaev managing to block the knees to the body from Hard.
Hard breaks the clinch.
Chagaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chagaev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chagaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chagaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard is trying to stall.
Chagaev pushes Hard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chagaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hard or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chiwawa Chagaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chagaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiwawa Chagaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hard slips a jab and a cross from Chagaev.
Chagaev avoids the head kick by Hard.
Chagaev lands with a kick to the temple. Hard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chagaev scores with a shot to the body.
Hard tries to clinch but Chagaev moves out of range.
Chagaev tries to land a front kick but Hard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hard misses with a leg kick.
Chagaev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chagaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Hard takes one to the chin there.
Chagaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chagaev trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chagaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Chagaev.
Chagaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chagaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hard avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chagaev tries to work over Hard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chagaev breaks the clinch.
Chagaev connects with a jab.
Chagaev moves into range and clinches up with Hard.
Hard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chagaev throws a right and a left that Hard avoids nicely.
Chagaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hard.
Hard avoids the head kick by Chagaev.
Chagaev scores with a spinning back kick!
Chagaev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chagaev lands a left and a right that send Hard crashing to the mat, dazed. Chagaev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hard blocks a head kick by Chagaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hard is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Chagaev blocks the leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Chagaev has knocked Hard down with a huge combo! Chagaev steps away and waves a wobbly Hard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Hard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chagaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Chagaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chagaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hard.
Hard blocks a head kick by Chagaev.
Hard tries a head kick but it misses.
Hard seems to have got his legs back now.
Chagaev is looking to clinch.
Chagaev is looking to chop away at Hard's legs.
Chagaev clinches up with Hard and pushes him back against the cage.
Chagaev pushes Hard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev moves into the clinch.
Chagaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Hard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chagaev to keep the fight standing.
Chagaev landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chagaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chagaev trying to control the position but instead, Hard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chagaev into the cage.
Chagaev stalling the fight.
Chagaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chagaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chagaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chagaev wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Hard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev catches Hard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hard throws a series of punches but Chagaev avoids them all with ease.
Chagaev looks to land a combination but Hard avoids it well.
Hard takes the fight into the clinch.
Chagaev is trying to stall.
Hard tries to pull guard but Chagaev won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lick Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard is trying to break the clinch but Chagaev is controlling him.
Hard avoiding damage as Chagaev throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hard can't find room to land a body shot as Chagaev controls the action.
Chagaev lands a damaging elbow.
Chagaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiwawa Chagaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chagaev 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiwawa Chagaev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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203 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Aidan Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kincaid moves away.
Kincaid slips a jab and a cross from Savanis.
Savanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Savanis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savanis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Savanis shoots in for a takedown but Kincaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kincaid connects with a crisp jab.
Kincaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kincaid. Those never looked like landing.
Kincaid scores with a hook.
Savanis misses with a takedown attempt - Kincaid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kincaid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid throws a right and a left that Savanis avoids nicely.
Savanis misses with a two punch combination.
Savanis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kincaid counters with a three punch combo that has Savanis backing up. Savanis nods at Kincaid to acknowledge the strikes.
Savanis gets a takedown into half guard.
Savanis trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid manages to get to full guard.
Kincaid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kincaid, not yet.
Kincaid looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savanis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis wants to take a breather but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid wants to control but Savanis is keeping busy.
Savanis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savanis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savanis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savanis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis moves nicely into side control.
Savanis swings around for an armbar but Kincaid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savanis's guard.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Savanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincaid stays in close to Savanis's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Kincaid 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.
Savanis jabs at Kincaid's body.
Kincaid throws a right hand that Savanis ducks under and follows up with a left that Savanis also avoids with ease.
Savanis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kincaid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savanis dodges the punch combination from Kincaid.
Savanis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kincaid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savanis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kincaid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Kincaid. No joy for Savanis on that attempt.
Savanis moves away from the strike by Kincaid.
Savanis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kincaid does no damage.
Savanis misses the body punch
and Kincaid counters with a three punch combo that has Savanis backing up. Savanis nods at Kincaid to acknowledge the strikes.
Kincaid throws a left and a right that both miss
so Savanis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savanis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis prevents Kincaid from getting back to his feet.
Kincaid controlling Savanis's posture.
Kincaid wants to stand and escape but Savanis is having none of it.
Savanis looking to pass the guard.
Savanis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Aidan Kincaid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savanis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis throws a series of punches but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kincaid throws out a loose jab but Savanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savanis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kincaid wants to stand but Savanis is controlling the position.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Savanis from controlling successfully.
Savanis throwing strikes from guard but Kincaid blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid looking to control.
Brody Savanis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savanis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savanis wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is keeping the position.
Kincaid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savanis postures up in Kincaid's guard and throws a big left but Kincaid blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Savanis 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.
Nice takedown defense from Kincaid. No joy for Savanis on that attempt.
Kincaid looks to land a right hand but Savanis moved out of range.
Brody Savanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savanis tries to move into range but Kincaid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aidan Kincaid is winning the standup battle so far.
Savanis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Savanis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kincaid.
Savanis misses with the combination.
Kincaid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savanis's hands.
Savanis throws a shot to the body.
Savanis closes the distance and clinches up with Kincaid, looking for a takedown. Savanis pushes Kincaid against the cage but Kincaid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kincaid finds it's way through Savanis's defenses.
Savanis gets tackled into the cage by Kincaid. Kincaid maintains the clinch.
Kincaid breaks the clinch.
Kincaid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savanis looks to land a combination but Kincaid avoids it well.
Kincaid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kincaid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kincaid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savanis is fending him off so far but Kincaid persists. Nope, Savanis circles away and we're back to standing.
Kincaid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savanis is fending him off so far but Kincaid persists. Nope, Savanis circles away and we're back to standing.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Savanis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid misses the jab.
Kincaid dodges the punch combination from Savanis.
Kincaid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savanis moves away from the strike by Kincaid.
Kincaid throws a one two combo.
Savanis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kincaid rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savanis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kincaid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savanis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savanis takes a swing at Kincaid's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savanis.
Kincaid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Savanis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kincaid's head backwards.
Savanis throws out a powerful jab.
Savanis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kincaid to the mat! Kincaid manages to get full guard.
Kincaid is looking to stand up but Savanis isn't so interested in that idea.
Savanis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is in close to Kincaid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savanis wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
Savanis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincaid seems keen to control Savanis's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savanis throwing strikes from guard but Kincaid blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brody Savanis just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kincaid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savanis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savanis connects with a body shot.
Kincaid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Savanis throws a sloppy head kick and Kincaid moves out of range easily.
Kincaid throws a series of punches but Savanis avoids them all with ease.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut. Savanis saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis misses with a takedown
and Kincaid counters with a series of strikes. Savanis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Savanis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kincaid counters with a stiff right hand.
Savanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savanis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savanis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kincaid.
Kincaid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kincaid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savanis in his tracks.
Savanis looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid dodges the punch combination from Savanis.
Kincaid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savanis counters with a series of strikes. Kincaid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Savanis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kincaid throws a nice looking combination but Savanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savanis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kincaid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Savanis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kincaid has him pressed against the cage.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch but Savanis keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid tries a knee to the head but Savanis blocks it.
Kincaid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savanis manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Savanis.
Kincaid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Savanis.
Kincaid looks for a takedown but Savanis sprawls well.
Savanis scores with a jab. Kincaid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savanis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kincaid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kincaid misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid shoots for a takedown but Savanis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savanis throws a head kick but Kincaid moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Kincaid had his way with Brody Savanis in 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. This is the final round!
Kincaid shoots in but Savanis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savanis jabs at Kincaid's body.
Savanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savanis.
A nice combination there by Savanis.
Kincaid moves out of range as Savanis throws a body kick.
Kincaid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Savanis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savanis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kincaid misses with a few strikes there.
Kincaid lunges at Savanis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savanis's hand.
Kincaid misses with a takedown
and Savanis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kincaid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savanis.
Savanis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kincaid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savanis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savanis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kincaid counters with a nice uppercut.
Savanis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice jab there from Kincaid.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savanis!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savanis shoots in for a takedown but Kincaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savanis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kincaid misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid jabs Savanis right on the nose. Savanis blinks but takes it well.
Savanis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savanis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kincaid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savanis shoots in for a takedown but Kincaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Savanis with that takedown attempt.
Kincaid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kincaid is trying to defend but Savanis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid trying to control but Savanis postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savanis throwing shots but Kincaid is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aidan Kincaid.
I think Kincaid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan Kincaid!
An out of breath Aidan Kincaid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now as his entrance music. Dave Lee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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158 lbs
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169 lbs
20 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Calzaghe circles away.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Calzaghe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calzaghe is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Calzaghe circles away and we're back to standing.
Calzaghe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Calzaghe blocks an uppercut.
Calzaghe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Calzaghe blocks it.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calzaghe avoids it.
Calzaghe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Calzaghe keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calzaghe is trying to get back to full guard.
Calzaghe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee is keen to just control but Calzaghe is a slippery customer.
Calzaghe wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is trying to control. Calzaghe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Calzaghe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calzaghe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Calzaghe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calzaghe is working hard here to advance position.
Calzaghe moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Calzaghe's guard.
Lee distracts Calzaghe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calzaghe wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Calzaghe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calzaghe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Calzaghe extends an breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Calzaghe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Calzaghe!
Joe Calzaghe retains his lightweight title!
Joe Calzaghe decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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