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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cachacinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Do Armario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Cachacinha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Cachacinha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Do Armario! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Armario feints and as Cachacinha raises his hands in defense, Do Armario changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cachacinha keeping moving, preventing Do Armario from controlling successfully. Cachacinha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Do Armario trying to control but Cachacinha is working from the bottom. Do Armario looking to sit in guard and control but Cachacinha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Cachacinha throws an elbow that misses. Do Armario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cachacinha's guard. Nice move by Do Armario! Cachacinha looking for a sweep. Not yet Cachacinha, not yet. Do Armario wants to pass the guard but Cachacinha is keeping the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Cachacinha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Do Armario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Do Armario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Cachacinha throwing shots but Do Armario is blocking nicely. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha wants to work for an arm triangle but Do Armario is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cachacinha seems to be working for a kimura but Do Armario defends the submission attempt. Do Armario is looking to improve his position.
Cachacinha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Armario keeps working.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cachacinha is looking to take a break and control but Do Armario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Cachacinha is taking a breather. Do Armario says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorge Cachacinha wasn't doing enough on the ground. Do Armario misses with a takedown
and Cachacinha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cachacinha.
Do Armario had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cachacinha defends it easily. Cachacinha slips nicely into half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cachacinha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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! Cachacinha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Do Armario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Cachacinha 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.
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Cachacinha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cachacinha lands in his opponent's guard. Cachacinha postures up.
Cachacinha is looking to advance position but Do Armario has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Do Armario is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cachacinha has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cachacinha manages to regain half guard. Good work. Cachacinha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Cachacinha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Do Armario is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Cachacinha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cachacinha trying to control the action but Do Armario is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Do Armario is looking to control Cachacinha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Do Armario avoid being mounted?
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Do Armario. Cachacinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cachacinha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Do Armario did well to prevent Cachacinha getting side control. Do Armario is looking for a sweep. Cachacinha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cachacinha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cachacinha connects with a nice short shot to Do Armario's temple. Cachacinha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do Armario's head. Cachacinha trying to control the action but Do Armario is working from the bottom. Cachacinha performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Do Armario is trying to control but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Do Armario is trying to get back to full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cachacinha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Do Armario napping and manages to drive through into side control! Do Armario is letting Cachacinha control him for a moment. An elbow from Cachacinha crashes against the mat.
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. Cachacinha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Cachacinha dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cachacinha misses with a head kick.
Do Armario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cachacinha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Do Armario somewhat.
Cachacinha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Do Armario napping and manages to drive through into side control! Do Armario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Cachacinha taking a break here but Do Armario is having none of it and regains half guard. Cachacinha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Do Armario is refusing to be controlled, as Cachacinha sits in half guard. Do Armario is looking for a sweep. Cachacinha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cachacinha is trying to control. Do Armario wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Still in half guard, Cachacinha seems content to control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Jorge Cachacinha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Do Armario looks for a takedown but Cachacinha sprawls well. Jorge Cachacinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Do Armario doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cachacinha counters with a shoot takedown. Do Armario fights it but they end up in guard. Jorge Cachacinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Do Armario. Cachacinha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cachacinha trying to control the position from guard on top but Do Armario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cachacinha passes Do Armario's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cachacinha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cachacinha wants to work for an arm triangle but Do Armario is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cachacinha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha is looking to stall here but Do Armario recovers full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cachacinha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jorge Cachacinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cachacinha 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.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Cachacinha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Do Armario for as long as he can get away with.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorge Cachacinha.
Cachacinha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Mario Do Armario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cachacinha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cachacinha tries to free his leg and advance position but Do Armario is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jorge Cachacinha showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cachacinha 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Cachacinha! Jorge Cachacinha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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240 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roderick Jenkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Sobchak! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Sobchak moves out of range easily. Jenkins takes a swing at Sobchak's ribcage but misses. That kick from Sobchak tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on. Sobchak dips to his left and cracks Jenkins with an uppercut! Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jenkins avoids the head kick by Sobchak.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Walter Sobchak has been cut. Sobchak just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jenkins throws a good cross that connects.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sobchak's calf. A slapping body kick lands there for Sobchak. A shot to the body from Jenkins misses and Sobchak counters with a good low kick that Jenkins was not able to check. Sobchak connects with a right hand. Jenkins shakes it off. Jenkins lands a jab to the nose.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Sobchak misses the target. Sobchak misses with a head kick.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot. Sobchak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sobchak clinches. Sobchak prevents a body shot from Jenkins. Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike. Sobchak lands a nice shot to the body. Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch. Sobchak wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Sobchak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sobchak's efforts to push away. Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Sobchak avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage. A short right from Sobchak.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two 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! Jenkins tries to stall but Sobchak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sobchak tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sobchak can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Sobchak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobchak has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head. Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobchak. Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobchak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobchak's elbow. Sobchak tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Sobchak tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Sobchak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sobchak tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jenkins prevents a body shot from Sobchak. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobchak. Jenkins lands a shoulder strike. Sobchak lands with a short shot to the head. Sobchak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jenkins.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) That has opened up Walter Sobchak's cut even more. Sobchak tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sobchak struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Come on Sobchak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sobchak lands a body shot. Jenkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sobchak tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Sobchak back against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins tries to work over Sobchak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Sobchak avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage. Good body shot from Sobchak.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, Sobchak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land. Sobchak swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Sobchak avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short right from Jenkins on the inside. Sobchak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sobchak just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Sobchak will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Walter Sobchak's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice cross by Sobchak. Sobchak tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance. Sobchak misses with a low kick.
Jenkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobchak on the side of the head. Sobchak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobchak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sobchak motions for Jenkins to come forward. Sobchak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sobchak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jenkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobchak.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) The cut above Walter Sobchak's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Sobchak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Roderick Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far. Jenkins swings for the body but Sobchak moves out of range.
Jenkins jabs Sobchak right on the nose. Sobchak blinks but takes it well. Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Sobchak is breathing heavily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins lands with a nice body kick. Jenkins lands with a nice body punch. Jenkins works over Sobchak's head and body with a nice combination.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) Walter Sobchak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jenkins stuns Sobchak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenkins cracks Sobchak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jenkins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sobchak to stand back up!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Sobchak is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Walter Sobchak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roderick Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Van damme - streets of Siam. This should be a great matchup!
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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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Harris! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harris's head. Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardy's half guard. Hardy tries to kick Harris off but Harris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hardy trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris is controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Harris is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris stalling away here and it's allowed Hardy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Hardy's guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hardy controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself. Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Harris stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Harris wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his arm. Harris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harris wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy. Harris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardy is trying to work for a sweep but Harris has mounted him!
Harris is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hardy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Harris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardy and Harris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harris wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy. Hardy is looking for a sweep. Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working. Harris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hardy prevents Harris from improving position. Harris is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Harris working the ground and pound but Hardy is defending the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris 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.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy. Will Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet. Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet. Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hardy wants to clinch and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harris lands a lovely overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! Harris checks a leg kick nicely. Harris checks a leg kick nicely. Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hardy looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away. Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard. Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head. Hardy won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well. Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though. Harris is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it. Hardy is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Hardy wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working. Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hardy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hardy shrugs it off. Paul Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Harris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Hardy tries to lock up and control but Harris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Harris throws some wild stikes that Hardy manages to avoid easily.
Harris with a couple of short strikes. Harris wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely. Hardy wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away. Harris prevents Hardy from getting the reversal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working for a guillotine from mount but Hardy frees his head quite 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! Harris tries to control but Hardy wriggling away.
Harris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Harris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Harris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Harris trying to control but Hardy is having none of it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Harris thowing shots but they're missing. Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris is working for a guillotine from mount but Hardy frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris 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!
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet. Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris clinches. Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy. A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harris wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs. Hardy throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Hardy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches. Hardy tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle. Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Will Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Harris. Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy. Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy. Nice body kick there by Hardy. Nice shot lands for Hardy. A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Harris down. Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side. This has been an exciting period of action! Harris misses with an uppercut. Will Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy. Paul Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though. Hardy throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well. Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily. Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hardy tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Harris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Harris getting side control.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harris trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away. Hardy trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Harris wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Hardy missing with punches from the bottom.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Harris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardy sees it coming and defends easily. Paul Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hardy is not content to let Harris control the position. Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Harris thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Harris looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hardy striking off his back but it's not causing Harris any problems.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Hardy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone. Nammer Da Hammer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Hardly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nammer Da Hammer! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardly slips under a jab. Da Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardly swivels and escapes. Da Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Hardly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Da Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dan Hardly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nammer Da Hammer. Hardly lands a slapping body shot.
Hardly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Hammer on the side of the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Hardly. That's going to slow Da Hammer down. Hardly getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This has been an exciting period of action! Da Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hardly misses with a hook. Da Hammer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Da Hammer tries to move into range but Hardly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Da Hammer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hardly is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Da Hammer. Da Hammer is holding his hands too far apart here. Hardly throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Da Hammer is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Hardly! During a confident post fight interview, Dan Hardly 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Pellinore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Pellinore has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tor Pellinore enters the cage!
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22
300 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yo Adrian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tor Pellinore! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adrian lands a lovely overhand right.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Tor Pellinore has been cut. Pellinore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adrian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adrian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Adrian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pellinore trying to land knees to the body.
Pellinore tries to throw a body punch but Adrian avoids it by throwing Pellinore back against the cage. Pellinore missing with knees to the body.
Pellinore trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Adrian's face as he tries to break the clinch. Adrian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adrian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adrian tries to circle away but Pellinore has him pinned against the cage. Pellinore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adrian wants to break free but Pellinore has control.
Adrian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pellinore has him pressed against the cage. Adrian lands with a light punch inside. Adrian tries to circle away but Pellinore has him pinned against the cage. Adrian is trying to break the clinch but Pellinore has him pressed against the cage. Adrian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Adrian wants to break free but Pellinore has control.
Adrian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Adrian is trying to break the clinch but Pellinore is controlling him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Adrian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Pellinore lands a knee to the body.
Pellinore lands a good knee to the midsection. Adrian won't want to take too many of those. Adrian is breathing heavily. Pellinore throws an elbow but it misses.
Pellinore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pellinore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adrian working hard to break the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Pellinore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Yo Adrian has been cut. Pellinore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Pellinore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adrian is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellinore has double underhooks. Pellinore digs a right hand underneath Adrian's ribcage. Adrian let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pellinore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adrian's elbow. Pellinore lands an elbow that stopped Adrian in his tracks for a moment. Adrian is trying to push Pellinore away but Pellinore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Adrian prevents a body shot from Pellinore. Pellinore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adrian is defending well for now. Pellinore scores a nice knee to the body.
Pellinore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Pellinore pushes off an throws an elbow but Adrian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Pellinore lands an elbow inside that Adrian shrugs off.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Pellinore missing with knees to the body.
Adrian blocks an elbow strike. Pellinore lands a good knee to the midsection. Adrian won't want to take too many of those. Pellinore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adrian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Pellinore lands an elbow inside. Pellinore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pellinore is working Adrian over against the cage. Pellinore lands a nice knee to the body. Nice body punch from Pellinore. Pellinore with a knee to the head.
Pellinore crunches a lovely knee into Adrian's ribcage. Knees to the body from Pellinore.
Pellinore tries a knee to the head but Adrian blocks it.
Pellinore with a knee to the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Adrian is rocked! Pellinore lands a nice elbow. Oh Adrian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Adrian is pressed against the cage. Pellinore pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Adrian! Two more big strikes from Pellinore and Adrian crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tor Pellinore! Tor Pellinore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dark Side logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. Vernon has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
183 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Vernon! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roth tries to clinch up but Vernon circles away and keeps his distance.
Vernon clinches up against the cage. Roth scores with a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Roth working aggressively here.
Roth is looking for a takedown. Vernon lands an uppercut. Roth tries a body shot but Vernon blocks it.
Roth misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Roth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon blocks a body shot from Roth. Vernon throws a head punch that misses. Roth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vernon up against the cage. Roth tries a body shot but Vernon blocks it.
Roth unloads a knee to the mid-section. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roth misses with a punch to the body.
Roth misses with a knee strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Roth has Vernon pushed against the cage. Vernon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Roth lands a left hand.
Roth prevents a body shot from Vernon. Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth pressing his opponent against the cage. Vernon tries a body shot but Roth blocks it.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth tries to land knees in the clinch but Vernon avoids the damage to the body. Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it. Roth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Roth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Good body shot from Roth.
A short right from Roth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Roth blocks a body shot from Vernon. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roth as Vernon tries to tie him up. Roth blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Roth.
Vernon misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Roth - that landed with a thud.
Roth tries to land knees in the clinch but Vernon avoids the damage to the body. Roth blocks an uppercut.
Roth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vernon backwards. Roth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Roth tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Roth back against the cage. Vernon lands a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Vernon lands a hook to the side of the head. Roth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vernon looks winded! Roth is trying to drag Vernon to the mat but Vernon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Vernon is pressed up against the cage. Roth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vernon down to the mat. Vernon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Roth scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Roth lands a lovely overhand right. Vernon throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily. Roth jabs at Vernon's body. Roth throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily. Roth throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Roth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Roth misses with a looping left. Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Roth misses. Roth scores with a body shot.
Daniel Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Roth looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well. Roth drops his hands momentarily and Vernon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vernon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vernon's half guard. Roth is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer. Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Roth is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer. Roth is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon. Roth wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth dominated that round. That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth. Vernon thumps Roth with a low kick. Roth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vernon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roth scrambles back to his feet. Vernon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vernon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Roth wants to clinch. A clash of legs there as Roth blocks the low kick. Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vernon eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Good work by Roth as he checks the leg kick. Vernon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Roth thows a left - swing and a miss! Roth misses with a wild body shot. Vernon misses with a hook
and Roth counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Vernon!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Vernon is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow. Vernon is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Roth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Roth passes the guard and advances to mount! BOOM! Roth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vernon is working to get back to half guard.
Roth is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Vernon goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Roth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Roth! After the big win, Daniel Roth made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. Abu Bakhar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Allah Wakbar. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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36
190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Emir lands a nice short elbow. Abu Bakhar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Abu Bakhar 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.
Emir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abu Bakhar trying to keep a closed guard but Emir is proving a slippery customer.
Emir trying to control but Abu Bakhar is working from the bottom. Abu Bakhar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emir won't allow Abu Bakhar to sweep him here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Emir postures up.
Emir wants to control from the top but Abu Bakhar keeps moving. Emir postures up in Abu Bakhar's guard and throws a big left but Abu Bakhar blocks it. Emir cracks Abu Bakhar with a solid left hand. Emir trying to control but Abu Bakhar is working from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Emir throwing strikes from guard but Abu Bakhar blocks nicely. Emir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Emir wants to control from the top but Abu Bakhar keeps moving. Abu Bakhar controls Emir momentarily but Emir frees himself.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Emir trying to control the position from guard on top but Abu Bakhar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Emir postures up.
Emir stopping the sweep attempt from Abu Bakhar. Abu Bakhar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emir manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abu Bakhar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emir is trying to keep Abu Bakhar in close.
Abu Bakhar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Emir thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abu Bakhar defends well.
Emir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abu Bakhar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abu Bakhar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abu Bakhar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abu Bakhar is aware though and is defending well. Abu Bakhar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Abu Bakhar stands up over Emir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abu Bakhar defends it easily. Abu Bakhar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Emir's head. Abu Bakhar landing with the ground and pound. Emir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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! Abu Bakhar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abu Bakhar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Abu Bakhar postures up in Emir's guard and throws a big left but Emir blocks it.
Abu Bakhar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abu Bakhar has managed to get both his arms back between Emir's legs - danger averted. Emir tries to land a sweep but no joy. Abu Bakhar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Emir looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abu Bakhar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Abu Bakhar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Emir's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Emir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Emir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emir has his foot on Abu Bakhar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abu Bakhar works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Janjalani Abu Bakhar will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
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A momentary lapse in concentration from Emir enables Abu Bakhar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abu Bakhar slips nicely into half guard.
Abu Bakhar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emir actively working from the bottom here. Abu Bakhar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Abu Bakhar breaks from Emir's wrist control and lands an elbow.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Abu Bakhar blocks Emir's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Emir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emir is working hard here to advance position. Abu Bakhar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Abu Bakhar working the ground and pound effectively.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Fatih Emir has been cut. Abu Bakhar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Abu Bakhar with shots to the head and body - Emir looks very uncomfortable down there. Abu Bakhar landing strikes from the mount and Emir is in trouble! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abu Bakhar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abu Bakhar landing strikes from the mount.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Emir is rocked! Janjalani Abu Bakhar has got the better of the ground game so far. The referee warns Emir that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Emir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Abu Bakhar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emir wants to control but Abu Bakhar is having none of it. Abu Bakhar lands a big shot there that rocks Emir but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Abu Bakhar working Emir over with strikes here. Abu Bakhar avoids the attempt from Emir to control. Abu Bakhar drops a big elbow. That's hurt Emir! More shots from Abu Bakhar and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janjalani Abu Bakhar! A very excited looking Janjalani Abu Bakhar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick comes to the cage accompanied by Boom\ P.O.D. Ijima has chosen Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
190 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Dick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ijima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ijima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ijima dives in and scores a takedown into Dick's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Ijima lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dick 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. Dick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ijima is controlling him. Dick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ijima is one step ahead there. Dick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ijima preventing the sweep. Dick is looking to stand up but Ijima isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Ijima is proving a slippery customer.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Big Dick. Ijima fails with a takedown attempt. Ijima fails with a takedown attempt. Ijima fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Big Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Ijima. Ijima looks for a takedown but Dick sprawls well. No luck for Ijima with that takedown attempt.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Dick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dick wants it to stay on the feet.
Ijima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ijima on the ground. Ijima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head. Ijima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dick punching from the bottom.
Ijima wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy. Dick is trying to control but can't.
Ijima slips a nice elbow through Dick's hands, connecting with Dick's forehead. Ijima trying to control from half guard but Dick is working away. 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! Ijima trying to pass the guard but Dick defending well. Dick wants to get back to his feet. Dick is looking to improve his position.
Ijima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ijima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ijima throwing shots but Dick is blocking nicely.
Ijima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dick is trying to stand up here but Ijima is controlling him well. Ijima working the head and body with strikes. Ijima wants to pass to mount but Dick is defending the position. Ijima working the head and body with strikes. Ijima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ijima.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ijima working the head and body with strikes. Dick is trying to get back to full guard. Ijima wants to pass the guard but Dick is defending well. Ijima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ijima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ijima is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ijima scores with a couple of nice shots. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ijima controlling the action here. Dick is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Ijima dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ijima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dick but Dick pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ijima has his takedown stuffed enabling Dick to counter with a crisp jab. Ijima shoots in but Dick avoids the takedown attempt easily. Big Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Ijima. Ijima misses with a takedown attempt and Dick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ijima fails with the takedown letting Dick counter with a right hand. Ijima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dick is fending him off so far but Ijima persists. Nope, Dick circles away and we're back to standing. Ijima avoids the body shot from Dick.
Dick scores with a sloppy right hand. Ijima should have avoided that one. Ijima blocks a jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ijima has his takedown stuffed and Dick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ijima shoots and misses and Dick counters with a left to the body. Ijima slips a jab from Dick.
Dick moves into the clinch. Dick is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ijima keeps control of Dick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ijima is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ijima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Dick misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ijima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ijima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick. Ijima fails with a takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ijima is defended easily by Dick. Ijima with a poor takedown and Dick counters with a nice uppercut. Ijima shoots and misses and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ijima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ijima showed some decent athleticism there.
Dick has one foot on Ijima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Dick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ijima misses with a takedown and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Dick takes a swing at Ijima's ribcage but misses. Nice sprawl there from Dick as Ijima shoots in. Dick connects with a looping right hand.
Ijima shoots for a double leg takedown but Dick sprawls well. He's pushed Ijima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ijima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dick. Dick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ijima fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ijima paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ijima moves away from the strike by Dick. Ijima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dick circles away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Dick throws a series of punches but Ijima avoids them all with ease. A big left from Dick misses. Ijima tries for a takedown but Dick circles away easily and Dick counters with a stiff right hand. Dick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ijima. Ijima misses with a takedown attempt and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ijima shoots for a takedown but Dick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ijima is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ijima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ijima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Ijima is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ijima moves out of range of the strikes. Ijima is still on wobbly legs! Can Dick finish him? Dick misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dick dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ijima fails with the takedown enabling Dick to counter with a crisp jab.
Ijima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ijima showed some decent athleticism there. Dick is refusing to be controlled, as Ijima sits in half guard. Ijima seems to have recovered his senses. Dick trying to control from the bottom.
Ijima tries to pass to full mount but Dick defends it.
Ijima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dick is looking to control Ijima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dick avoid being mounted?
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Dick wants to get back to his feet. Dick is looking for a sweep. Ijima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ijima throwing shots but Dick is blocking nicely. Dick trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ijima passes to full mount! Ijima trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dick is looking to improve his position but Ijima isn't that keen on the idea. Dick is in a horrible position here. Ijima smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Ijima connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ijima postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dick looks a forlorn figure.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Big Dick has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ijima punishing his opponent with strikes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Dick is rocked! Ijima trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Ijima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dick is surviving well by controlling Ijima's body position as best he can. Ijima controlling his opponent. Ijima in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ijima lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Ijima landing strikes from the mount. Dick is working to get back to half guard.
Ichi Ijima has got the better of the ground game so far. Ijima scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dick?
Dick wants to control but Ijima is having none of it. Dick is bucking up trying to escape but Ijima cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Big Dick's cut is getting worse. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ijima landing shots from mount. Oh Dick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Big Dick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ijima lands a big shot to the head and Dick winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ichi Ijima! Our winner, Ichi Ijima, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Richards has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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198 cm
29
271 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Carvalho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reed Richards! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Richards drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Richards off! Richards jumps back into Carvalho's guard. Richards advances position into side control! Carvalho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Carvalho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Carvalho wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carvalho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reed Richards! An out of breath Reed Richards 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaozinho Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Bebot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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30
205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaozinho Gurgel! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Vera! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gurgel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gurgel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vera. Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gurgel throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease. Gurgel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vera lands a left and a right that send Gurgel crashing to the mat, dazed. Vera thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Joaozinho Gurgel has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gurgel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vera! Gurgel is out on his feet! Vera rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gurgel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gurgel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Vera! Michael Vera is the new light heavyweight champion! Michael Vera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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