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SUPERFIGHTS RIO ±41± PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illegal Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cunningham might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Head Strong. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Illegal Blow!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blow doesn't seem bothered though.
Blow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Blow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blow scores a takedown into full mount!
Cunningham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cunningham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cunningham and Blow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cunningham gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow seems to be working for a kimura but Cunningham defends the submission attempt.
Blow is looking to stall here but Cunningham recovers full guard.
Blow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cunningham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blow has Cunningham in his guard.
Cunningham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blow's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cunningham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cunningham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cunningham gets to his feet - Blow follows without any prompting.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cunningham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cunningham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blow looks gassed!
Blow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bill Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegal Blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham thows a body kick. Blow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cunningham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blow.
Blow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunningham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blow.
Cunningham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Blow looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Blow moves out of range easily.
Cunningham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blow tries to clinch but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cunningham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham avoids it really well and circles away.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Blow shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Blow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blow fails with a takedown attempt.
Bill Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegal Blow.
Blow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cunningham.
Bill Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
Cunningham lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cunningham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Cunningham trying to control but Blow is working from the bottom.
Cunningham wanted to stand there but Blow had control of the position.
Cunningham trying to control but Blow is working from the bottom.
Blow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Blow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blow is looking for a triangle here but Cunningham uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blow is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cunningham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a thumping low kick.
Cunningham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blow's head.
Cunningham swings for the body but Blow moves out of range.
Cunningham scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Cunningham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cunningham dominated that second 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!
Cunningham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blow misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a series of strikes. Blow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunningham counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cunningham.
Blow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cunningham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cunningham.
Cunningham is looking to wear down Blow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Cunningham.
Cunningham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blow is trying to defend but Cunningham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cunningham is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is keen to just control but Blow is a slippery customer.
Blow wants to improve his position but Cunningham is controlling well.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Blow is defending well.
Blow is trying to maintain the position but Cunningham is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cunningham in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blow tries to get to full guard but Cunningham has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blow thows a leg kick but Cunningham checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunningham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bill Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegal Blow.
Cunningham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cunningham showed some decent athleticism there.
Illegal Blow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to take a breather but Blow is having none of it.
Bill Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blow can do to turn this around?
Blow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blow is trying to maintain the position but Cunningham is very close to passing his half guard.
Blow is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cunningham in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunningham 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Raimundos - Andar na pedra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Ribeiro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Raphael Gracie has been cut.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gracie out cold! Gracie corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cesar Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hossam Merenhor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guns N Roses - Paradise City. Hossam Merenhor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Sullivan's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hossam Merenhor!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merenhor looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan blocks a jab.
Merenhor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Merenhor wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
Merenhor can't break the clinch.
Merenhor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sullivan smiles and moves away.
Merenhor missing with a left hand there. Sullivan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merenhor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merenhor controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself.
Sullivan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sullivan throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sullivan postures up in Merenhor's guard and throws a big left but Merenhor blocks it.
Sullivan with a nice head shot there.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control but Merenhor is working from the bottom.
Merenhor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sullivan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Merenhor has wrist control.
Sullivan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merenhor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sullivan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merenhor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Merenhor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merenhor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sullivan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
Merenhor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan throws a strike but Merenhor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sullivan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merenhor trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan pulls Merenhor in close to prevent any damage.
Merenhor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merenhor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merenhor is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Sullivan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Merenhor!
Sullivan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Merenhor hang on?
A big strike lands for Sullivan! That's really hurt Merenhor and he's turned his back - Sullivan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sullivan Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheetah del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daigon kins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pain - Same old Song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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223 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheetah del Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daigon kins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from del Mexico.
del Mexico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
kins throws a head kick that del Mexico semi-blocks.
kins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
kins avoids the head kick by del Mexico.
kins thows a body shot but no joy.
del Mexico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
del Mexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
del Mexico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
kins scores with a leg kick.
del Mexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kins scores with a jab to the body.
del Mexico looks to land a left hand but kins moved out of range nicely.
del Mexico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
kins misses with a double jab.
A big right from kins misses.
kins slips under a jab.
del Mexico throws out a loose jab but kins uses good head movement to avoid it.
del Mexico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
del Mexico throws a nice looking combination but kins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kins moves out of range as del Mexico strikes.
del Mexico throws a head kick that misses.
del Mexico throws a hook to the side of kins's head but kins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
del Mexico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
kins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from del Mexico.
del Mexico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
kins connects with the punch.
del Mexico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico takes a jab right on the kisser.
kins throws a head kick that misses.
kins lands a big head kick that sends del Mexico tumbling to the mat! kins takes a step backwards and waves del Mexico back to his feet - he wants the finish!
del Mexico is rocked!
It looks like Cheetah del Mexico has been cut.
kins cracks del Mexico with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daigon kins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Juranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Azzolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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230 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luka Juranic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Azzolini !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azzolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juranic was well out of range. Poor timing from Azzolini .
Juranic tries to bum rush Azzolini with a series of wild strikes but Azzolini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azzolini throws a combination that misses
and Juranic counters with a left and a right that stings Azzolini .
Juranic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juranic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Douglas Azzolini has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azzolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juranic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azzolini looks gassed!
Juranic connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Azzolini tumbling to the canvas! Juranic pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Azzolini was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luka Juranic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Zend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Man Zend has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Man Zend seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Zend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rotten!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Zend finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rotten throws a lazy right hand but Zend sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zend.
Zend throws a body punch but Rotten moves out of range.
Rotten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bas Rotten has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zend counters with a solid body kick.
Rotten looks gassed!
Zend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotten moves away.
Zend lands a big head kick that sends Rotten tumbling to the mat! Zend takes a step backwards and waves Rotten back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rotten is rocked!
Zend scores with a hook to the body. Rotten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotten is still on wobbly legs! Can Zend finish him?
Zend scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rotten doesn't seem bothered though.
Rotten seems to have recovered his senses.
Zend ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rotten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zend moves in looking to clinch but Rotten pushes him off.
Zend lands a right hook to the body.
Rotten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zend.
Zend is looking to wear down Rotten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zend moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zend lands with a shot to the body.
Rotten ducks right into an uppercut from Zend.
Rotten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zend moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zend scores with a shot to the body.
Rotten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice jab there from Zend.
Zend lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rotten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man Zend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zend.
Zend scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Zend lands but Rotten takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zend dips to his left and cracks Rotten with an uppercut!
Zend lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rotten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Zend.
Rotten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zend.
Zend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zend lands with a straight right. Rotten didn't see that one coming.
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!
Zend connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rotten. Rotten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Zend finds it's way through Rotten's defenses.
Jab, jab by Zend - just one landing.
Zend cracks the inside of Rotten's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zend lands a really nice looking cross but Rotten seems unphased.
Zend throws the kick towards the body but Rotten avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zend.
Nice shot lands for Zend.
Nice body punch from Zend.
Zend throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zend comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zend clobbers Rotten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zend connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Zend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Rotten's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zend digs a good body shot into Rotten's ribs.
Zend lands with a straight right. Rotten didn't see that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rotten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zend has got the better of the exchanges.
Zend throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zend lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zend misses with a wild combination.
Zend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotten can do to turn this around?
Rotten keeps the fight on the outside.
Zend lands a left and a right that send Rotten crashing to the mat, dazed. Zend thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rotten is breathing heavily.
Zend stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zend scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zend sends Rotten crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zend is motioning to the referee to let Rotten up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zend throws an overhand right that drops Rotten like a sack of potatoes! Zend dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Zend!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marko Flipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flipovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flipovic misses with a double jab.
Flipovic looks to land a combination but Davidson avoids it well.
Flipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Flipovic lands with a nice combination. Davidson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Michael Davidson has been cut.
Flipovic misses with a double jab.
Flipovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flipovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidson.
Flipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Flipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flipovic throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range.
Flipovic throws out a loose jab but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Nice defenses there by Davidson.
Marko Flipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davidson tries to score with a low kick but Flipovic moves his leg out of the way.
Flipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that Davidson avoids nicely.
Davidson moves out of range as Flipovic throws a body kick.
Flipovic throws a hook but Davidson blocks it.
A combination from Flipovic does no damage.
Flipovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Flipovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flipovic tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flipovic throws a right and a left that Davidson avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flipovic. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Davidson misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Flipovic. That snapped Davidson's head back.
Flipovic throws a leg kick which misses Davidson's front leg but catches the back leg as Davidson tries to avoid it.
Flipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davidson looks to land a right hand but Flipovic moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Flipovic blocks the leg kick.
Flipovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flipovic throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Flipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flipovic throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flipovic works over Davidson's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Davidson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flipovic.
Flipovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davidson's head backwards.
Flipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Flipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Flipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flipovic misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davidson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davidson looks gassed!
A solid body kick from Flipovic.
Davidson walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Michael Davidson's cut even more.
A jab from Flipovic finds it's way through Davidson's defenses.
Flipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davidson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Flipovic.
Davidson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flipovic connects with a high kick.
Davidson is rocked!
The cut above Michael Davidson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Flipovic lands with a big left! Davidson is wobbled badly! Flipovic comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Davidson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marko Flipovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gengis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen Bulls on Parade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khan gets a clinch.
Maia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maia counters with a left and a right that hurts Khan! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Maia jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Maia landing strikes from the mount and Khan is in trouble!
Khan is rocked!
It looks like Gengis Khan has been cut.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Maia! Khan is hurt baaadly! Maia is firing away with more strikes - Khan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Miko Maia!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson comes to the cage accompanied by Stinkfist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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238 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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235 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Masterson!
Masterson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson controlling the position easily from mount.
Masterson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ferguson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ferguson shoots in but Masterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masterson misses with a few strikes there.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masterson.
It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Masterson is trying to stand but he's just given Ferguson his back.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson tightening his grip on Masterson, looking for the choke.
Masterson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ferguson biding his time, controlling Masterson.
Ferguson has the hooks in. Masterson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Masterson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ferguson's guard. Nice work there by Masterson.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Masterson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Masterson.
Ferguson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ferguson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Masterson is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
Ferguson is looking to stall here but Masterson recovers full guard.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Masterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masterson wants to stand and escape but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masterson, up you get!
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masterson but Masterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bruno Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Masterson cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferguson backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Masterson swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Masterson throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and Masterson counters with a good low kick that Ferguson was not able to check.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Masterson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ferguson. Masterson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Masterson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Muniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
265 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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22
242 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Muniz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muniz tries to clinch up.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muniz shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Muniz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muniz moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Muniz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rogers. That one must have hurt.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muniz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muniz has time to react.
Muniz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Muniz backing up. Muniz nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Muniz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muniz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muniz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rogers can pounce on him.
Muniz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muniz.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Muniz backs away looking to recover.
Muniz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muniz looks gassed!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rogers - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muniz on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muniz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muniz doesn't seem bothered though.
Whack! Rogers lands a heavy head kick that drops Muniz. The ref tackles Rogers to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Muniz was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Marcus Rogers!
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