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RFC 25: Heros of Rio PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Mary Ann's Place. Mauricio Shogun is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun has closed the distance and engaged Stenner in a clinch.
Stenner is trying to stall.
Shogun slows down the pace here.
Shogun wants a takedown.
Shogun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stenner to keep the fight standing.
Shogun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stenner lands a good knee to the midsection. Shogun won't want to take too many of those.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shogun as Stenner tries to tie him up.
Shogun jumps guard but Stenner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Stenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Shogun.
Shogun tries to pull guard but Stenner won't allow it.
Shogun tries to pull guard but Stenner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shogun gets control of Stenner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shogun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stenner is posturing up here but Shogun has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stenner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stenner has to tap! Slick submission there by Shogun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Shogun!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Moriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Aldo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Moriga!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moriga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Aldo.
Moriga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Moriga checks it
and Moriga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aldo!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moriga misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
Moriga misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aldo defending against the ground and pound.
Aldo struggling a bit here.
Aldo regains half guard, as Moriga was trying to land strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo moves into full guard.
Moriga wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Moriga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriga advances to half guard.
Moriga throws a strike but Aldo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Moriga postures up.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet.
Moriga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Aldo has his foot on Moriga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moriga works his way back into a safe position though.
Moriga chips away with some ground and pound.
Aldo trying to control the position.
Moriga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moriga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Moriga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moriga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Moriga works his way into side control.
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!
Moriga advances to mount.
Aldo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moriga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aldo is in a horrible position here. Moriga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moriga landing shots from mount.
Moriga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriga working the ground and pound effectively.
Moriga scoring with strikes but Aldo is staying in there.
Moriga landing punches.
Moriga landing punches.
Moriga lands a big elbow.
Moriga dominating with strikes here.
Moriga cracks Aldo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moriga raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aldo tries to lock up and control but Moriga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moriga unloading with bombs!
Moriga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aldo?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moriga lands a big shot there that rocks Aldo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Moriga.
Moriga with a couple of short strikes.
Moriga with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Moriga.
Moriga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moriga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moriga lands a couple of good shots and Aldo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Moriga lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Moriga is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Moriga gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Moriga gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Moriga apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moriga shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moriga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aldo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moriga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Moriga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moriga jabs Aldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moriga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo jabs Moriga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aldo.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moriga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moriga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Moriga sprawls well.
Moriga closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Moriga pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moriga sprawls well. Moriga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moriga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Moriga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Moriga crashes against the mat.
Moriga working away.
Moriga tries to advance to mount but Aldo denies him.
Moriga misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moriga tries to advance to mount but Aldo denies him.
Aldo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moriga throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Moriga tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aldo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moriga.
Moriga scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moriga advances nicely into full mount.
Aldo is bucking up trying to escape but Moriga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moriga lands a big elbow.
Moriga landing shots from mount.
Moriga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Moriga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriga punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moriga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moriga stands up from mount. Strange move.
Moriga gets a clinch.
Moriga tries for a takedown but Aldo manages to get underhooks.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moriga.
Moriga tightens his grip and picks Aldo up, before dumping him to the ground. Aldo manages to land in guard.
Moriga looking to pass the guard.
Moriga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo has Moriga pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moriga defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moriga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moriga throws a big elbow that misses.
Moriga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moriga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moriga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moriga is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldo has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moriga advances position into side control!
Moriga is working Aldo over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Moriga 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Moriga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Moriga's takedown attempt.
Moriga wants a takedown but no success here.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Moriga.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moriga.
Aldo is pressed up against the cage. Moriga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aldo down to the mat. Aldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches up with Moriga, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes Moriga against the cage but Moriga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldo moves into range and clinches up with Moriga.
Moriga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moriga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moriga has Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Moriga keeps him there for the moment.
Moriga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moriga.
Aldo has Moriga pressed against the cage.
Aldo jumps guard.
Aldo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moriga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo tries a body shot but Moriga blocks it.
Moriga has Aldo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moriga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aldo tumbling to the mat - Moriga dives into Aldo's guard.
Moriga wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moriga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aldo eats them both and turns towards Moriga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo looks to throw a body kick
and Moriga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moriga prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moriga wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Aldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Moriga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriga wants to pass the guard but Aldo is defending well.
Moriga lands with a punch from half guard.
Moriga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.
Moriga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moriga with the ground and pound from mount.
Moriga is landing with some decent strikes but Aldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aldo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Moriga.
Moriga is landing with some decent strikes but Aldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moriga raining down hammerfists from mount.
Moriga lands a big shot there that rocks Aldo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moriga lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aldo hang on?
Moriga breaks from Aldo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aldo taking shots to the head.
Moriga landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Moriga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moriga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aldo's face.
Moriga landing strikes from the mount.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moriga with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Moriga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moriga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Moriga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Relion Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Relion Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dzoko Dzoko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin shoots in but no luck this time.
Dzoko throws a jab but it's blocked by Joaquin.
Dzoko Dzoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joaquin ducks under a wild hook from Dzoko.
Dzoko tries to clinch but Joaquin moves out of range.
Dzoko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joaquin.
Dzoko throws a one two combo.
It looks like Relion Joaquin has been cut.
Dzoko is looking to clinch but Joaquin is avoiding it.
Dzoko misses with a looping left.
Dzoko looks to land a combination but Joaquin avoids it well.
Dzoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joaquin, pushing him back against the cage.
Joaquin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joaquin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dzoko preventing the sweep.
Joaquin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dzoko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joaquin dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzoko is looking to stand up but Joaquin isn't so interested in that idea.
Dzoko looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin advances position into side control!
Joaquin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dzoko seems a little lost for a moment, as Joaquin dominates the positioning.
Dzoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joaquin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joaquin stands up and beckons Dzoko to his feet.
Joaquin ducks under a wild hook from Dzoko.
Dzoko wants to clinch up but Joaquin keeps it at a distance.
Dzoko misses with a leg kick.
Joaquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dzoko connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzoko looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin works his way into side control.
Joaquin trying to control the position but Dzoko is working away.
Joaquin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dzoko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joaquin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dzoko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joaquin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzoko misses with an uppercut.
Dzoko misses with a looping right.
Joaquin dives in and grabs Dzoko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dzoko pushes down on Joaquin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Relion Joaquin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzoko tries to clinch up but Joaquin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko wants to clinch up but Joaquin keeps it at a distance.
Joaquin fails to land the takedown.
Dzoko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joaquin is out of range.
Joaquin shoots in and drives through. Dzoko sprawls well.
Dzoko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dzoko wants it to stay on the feet.
Dzoko tries to clinch up but Joaquin circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Dzoko misses.
Joaquin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dzoko pinned against the cage. Dzoko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dzoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joaquin is defended easily by Dzoko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoko throws the kick towards the body but Joaquin avoids it.
Dzoko is looking to clinch but Joaquin is avoiding it.
Dzoko throws a series of punches but Joaquin moves out of range.
Dzoko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joaquin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dzoko quickly recovers to half guard.
Joaquin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzoko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dzoko is thowing punches from the bottom. Joaquin grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Dzoko has to tap! Superb work there from Joaquin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Relion Joaquin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ninja Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai moves into the clinch.
Samurai working Laranja over with knees to the body.
Laranja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Samurai is defending well.
Samurai avoids a wild elbow strike from Laranja.
Samurai breaks from the clinch.
Laranja throws a sloppy head kick
and Samurai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samurai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samurai is stalling here.
Laranja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Samurai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laranja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samurai prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samurai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Samurai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laranja's defenses.
Samurai working Laranja over with knees to the body.
Samurai scores with a knee to the head.
Laranja is breathing heavily.
Laranja goes for a takedown attempt but Samurai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laranja tries to keep at a distance but Samurai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai has closed the distance and engaged Laranja in a clinch.
Samurai breaks from the clinch.
Ninja Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samurai closes the distance and pushes Laranja back into the cage.
Samurai misses with a knee strike.
Samurai lands a knee to the head.
Samurai prevents the takedown attempt.
Samurai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laranja misses with an uppercut
and Samurai counters with an outside leg kick.
Samurai drives through and clinches with Laranja against the cage.
Laranja takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Samurai to work.
Laranja tries to score a body lock takedown but Samurai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samurai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samurai has Laranja up against the cage in a clinch.
Samurai just leaning against Laranja, taking a breather.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samurai gets a clinch.
Samurai stalling.
Samurai misses with a knee strike.
Samurai with a knee to the head.
Laranja is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samurai.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samurai throws a head kick that misses.
Laranja shoots in looking for a takedown but Samurai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laranja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laranja.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samurai but Samurai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samurai takes the fight into the clinch.
Laranja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samurai rushes Laranja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Samurai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samurai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laranja.
Laranja wants to stall.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samurai clinches up with Laranja and pushes him back against the cage.
Laranja wants a takedown.
Samurai lands a right hand.
Laranja struggles to land a body shot inside as Samurai controls his hands.
Laranja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samurai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samurai instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laranja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samurai misses with a knee strike.
Samurai breaks the clinch.
Samurai has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranja fails to pull guard.
Samurai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laranja clinches up with Samurai and pushes him back against the cage.
Samurai stalling the fight.
Laranja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Samurai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Samurai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samurai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samurai is pressed up against the cage. Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samurai down to the mat. Samurai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Samurai slaps away a takedown attempt from Laranja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Samurai takes the fight into the clinch.
Samurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Samurai 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.
Samurai has closed the distance and engaged Laranja in a clinch.
Samurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laranja moves into the clinch.
Laranja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samurai walks away with a smile on his face. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laranja struggles to land a body shot inside as Samurai controls his hands.
Samurai scores with a knee to the head.
Samurai lands an elbow inside that Laranja shrugs off.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laranja clinches up against the cage.
Laranja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samurai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samurai staying out of range there.
Laranja fails with the takedown
and Samurai counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samurai has Laranja up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samurai lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to break the clinch but Samurai is controlling him.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samurai instigates a clinch.
Samurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samurai gets a clinch.
Laranja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samurai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Laranja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laranja tries to land knees in the clinch but Samurai avoids the damage to the body.
Samurai looking to stall.
Samurai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laranja's defenses.
Laranja wants a takedown but no success here.
Laranja takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Renato Laranja has been cut.
Samurai lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Samurai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Laranja letting Samurai take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samurai.
Samurai breaks from the clinch.
Samurai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samurai breaks from the clinch.
Laranja gets tackled into the cage by Samurai. Samurai maintains the clinch.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laranja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samurai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samurai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laranja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samurai scores with a decent looking hook.
Laranja is rocked!
Samurai clinches up with Laranja and pushes him back against the cage.
Laranja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Laranja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samurai stalling in the clinch.
Samurai has Laranja pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Laranja is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Samurai - that's hurt Laranja badly! Oh, another knee lands and Laranja is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Laranja doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ninja Samurai!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130 lbs
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153 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Garry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
Ryan Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Vargas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is looking to land body kicks.
Vargas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vargas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Vargas.
Vargas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vargas throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Vargas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vargas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Vargas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas scores with a leg kick.
Vargas cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Vargas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vargas. That's going to slow Smith down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vargas misses the jab.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vargas.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Vargas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vargas, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Vargas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vargas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas.
Good standup being displayed there by Vargas as he connects with a hook.
Vargas throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Vargas lands a head kick!
Smith is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vargas! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Vargas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed It Out. Lucas Campos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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204 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
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, Lucas Campos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Campos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campos throws a head kick that misses.
Campos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Campos or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Campos shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
Campos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campos throws a leg kick but Machida checks it.
Campos tries a head kick but it misses.
Campos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campos somewhat.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campos on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucas Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campos somewhat.
Campos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida thuds a left hand into Campos's body.
Campos just misses with a punch to the body.
Campos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Campos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campos closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Campos pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campos looks winded!
Campos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Campos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Campos or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida avoids the head kick by Campos.
Ryoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campos looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Campos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Campos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Campos persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campos throws a head kick that misses.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Campos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Machida.
Campos misses with a double jab.
Campos shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Campos looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
Campos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Campos looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Campos looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campos is breathing heavily.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Campos misses with the combination.
Campos swinging wildly here.
Campos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Campos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Campos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Campos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Machida.
Campos looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Campos shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Campos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Campos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Campos persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Campos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Campos tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Machida tenderised Campos's leg. Campos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campos misses with a head kick.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Campos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Machida dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Campos throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Campos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Campos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
Machida throws a combination. Campos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Campos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campos misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Campos shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Campos throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
Campos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Campos persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Campos.
Campos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Machida catches Campos right on the button with a cross.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Campos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos misses with a head kick.
No luck for Campos with that takedown attempt.
Lucas Campos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Campos drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Campos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campos thinking.
A left lands for Machida.
Machida connects with a body shot that sends Campos's belly button to the back.
Machida lands a head shot.
Machida avoids the head kick by Campos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Campos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Campos.
Campos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campos gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida with a nice cross.
Campos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Campos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campos shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Machida!
Our winner, Ryoto Machida, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Khan!
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, Marvin Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stanley is trying to improve his position.
Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khan tries for a kimura but Stanley is defending well.
Stanley is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stanley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stanley actively working from the bottom here.
Stanley is looking for a sweep. Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanley wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Stanley actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan tries to pass to full mount but Stanley defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley gets full guard.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Stanley's legs - danger averted.
Stanley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stanley keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Khan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stanley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Khan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stanley has tightened it up now! Khan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marvin Stanley!
A relieved looking Marvin Stanley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nopparat Somchaimy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Le Banner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nopparat Somchaimy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner looks to throw the jab but Somchaimy is out of range.
Banner blocks a head kick by Somchaimy.
Nopparat Somchaimy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchaimy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Somchaimy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somchaimy. That's going to slow Banner down.
Somchaimy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Somchaimy, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Somchaimy against the cage but Somchaimy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Somchaimy. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Somchaimy.
Banner blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banner is defended easily by Somchaimy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchaimy connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchaimy.
Banner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jerome Le Banner has been cut.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Somchaimys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchaimy looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Somchaimy.
Good standup being displayed there by Somchaimy as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy scores with a nice body kick.
Banner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somchaimy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Somchaimy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somchaimy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner is trying to control. Somchaimy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Somchaimy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Somchaimy is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Banner trying to control but Somchaimy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Somchaimy pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Somchaimy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Somchaimy is on top in guard.
Somchaimy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nopparat Somchaimy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Banner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Somchaimy's head.
Somchaimy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner trying to control the action but Somchaimy is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somchaimy keeping hold of Banner's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nopparat Somchaimy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Le Banner'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.
Somchaimy connects with a solid leg kick.
Somchaimy throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Somchaimy, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Somchaimy against the cage but Somchaimy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Somchaimy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner. That did some damage!
Somchaimy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somchaimy lands a big head kick that sends Banner tumbling to the mat! Somchaimy takes a step backwards and waves Banner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Banner is rocked!
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!
Somchaimy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Somchaimy finish him?
Somchaimy misses with a head kick.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner shoots in but Somchaimy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Nopparat Somchaimy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Le Banner.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Somchaimy - that will leave a mark!
Somchaimy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Somchaimy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banner is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Somchaimy Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Banner is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nopparat Somchaimy!
Nopparat Somchaimy retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heikki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tech N9ne - Absolute Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helppo Heikki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakizashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikki was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakizashi.
Kabuto Wakizashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wakizashi has managed to clinch.
Wakizashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heikki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wakizashi throws a body kick that misses.
Wakizashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wakizashi lands a jab to Heikki's midsection.
Heikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wakizashi moves away.
Wakizashi moves away from the strike by Heikki.
Wakizashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wakizashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wakizashi looks to throw the jab but Heikki is out of range.
Wakizashi throws a combination that misses
and Heikki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heikki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wakizashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heikki finds it's way round the side to connect with Wakizashi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakizashi thuds his shin into the meat of Heikki's side.
Wakizashi misses with a body kick.
Heikki throws a jab when Wakizashi was well out of range.
Wakizashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Helppo Heikki has been cut.
Wakizashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heikki slips a jab from Wakizashi.
Heikki throws a series of punches but Wakizashi avoids them all with ease.
Wakizashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wakizashi stuns Heikki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wakizashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heikki at a distance.
Heikki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wakizashi throws a body punch but Heikki moves out of range.
Wakizashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heikki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikki works Wakizashi's body with a nice hook.
Heikki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heikki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wakizashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heikki.
Wakizashi takes one on the button.
Wakizashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wakizashi jabs at Heikki's body.
Wakizashi drops his hands momentarily and Heikki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wakizashi closes the distance but Heikki moves to the side
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakizashi throws a combination that misses
and Heikki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wakizashi. Heikki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heikki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wakizashi is looking to wear down Heikki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wakizashi misses with a wild body shot.
Wakizashi throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown by Heikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Wakizashi which made him look bad.
Kabuto Wakizashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helppo Heikki.
Wakizashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Heikki swats away the attempt to clinch by Wakizashi.
Heikki blocks a head kick by Wakizashi.
Kabuto Wakizashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wakizashi tries a low kick but Heikki avoids it.
Wakizashi throws a chopping leg kick but Heikki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wakizashi misses with a looping right.
Heikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi lands a jab to the nose.
Heikki throws a looping overhand right but Wakizashi ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Wakizashi slams his shin into Heikki's torso.
Wakizashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Wakizashi scores with the left hand. Heikki knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heikki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick but Heikki checks it.
Wakizashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Heikki.
Wakizashi slips a jab from Heikki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabuto Wakizashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
That's time! Wakizashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wakizashi looks to land a body kick but Heikki moved away.
Wakizashi scores with a shot to the body.
Heikki takes one on the button.
Heikki throws a nice looking combination but Wakizashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wakizashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wakizashi scores with a nice body kick.
Wakizashi lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wakizashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wakizashi is looking to land body kicks.
Heikki misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Heikki circles away.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wakizashi.
Heikki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heikki misses with a looping left.
Wakizashi tries to land a front kick but Heikki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wakizashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heikki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wakizashi!
Heikki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heikki's corner calls for a 1-2. Heikki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heikki throws a lazy right hand but Wakizashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikki dives in and grabs Wakizashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wakizashi pushes down on Heikki's head and hops out.
Wakizashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wakizashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wakizashi wants to slow Heikki down by chopping away at his legs.
Heikki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikki.
Kabuto Wakizashi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi misses with a looping right.
Wakizashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wakizashi misses with a body kick.
Wakizashi moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikki is trying to maintain a safe position but Wakizashi gets an underhook and turns Heikki into the cage.
Wakizashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wakizashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wakizashi tries to throw a body punch but Heikki avoids it by throwing Wakizashi back against the cage.
Wakizashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the head.
Heikki can't find room to land a body shot as Wakizashi controls the action.
Wakizashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wakizashi cracks Heikki with a nice body shot.
Heikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wakizashi backwards.
Heikki tries to break free but Wakizashi pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi misses with a knee strike.
Wakizashi digs a right hand underneath Heikki's ribcage. Heikki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Heikki as the two fighters clinch.
Wakizashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Heikki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wakizashi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Heikki punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Heikki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wakizashi trying to control but not successfully.
Heikki is trying to stick to Wakizashi's back but Wakizashi is turning into Heikki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heikki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wakizashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikki wants to sweep here but Wakizashi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kabuto Wakizashi.
Heikki misses with a hook. Wakizashi ducked under it nicely.
Heikki looks to land a right hand but Wakizashi moved out of range.
Heikki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wakizashi.
Heikki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Heikki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wakizashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wakizashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wakizashi lands a nice shot that snaps Heikki's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heikki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wakizashi. Wakizashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wakizashi moves in looking to clinch but Heikki pushes him off.
Heikki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabuto Wakizashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
That's time! Wakizashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wakizashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wakizashi swings for the body but Heikki moves out of range.
A big right from Heikki misses.
Wakizashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikki.
Heikki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wakizashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heikki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wakizashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikki manages to avoid it.
Heikki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wakizashi.
Heikki throws a looping overhand right but Wakizashi ducks down to avoid it.
Heikki moves away from the strike by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Heikki wants to control but Wakizashi is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heikki lands a nice short elbow.
Wakizashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heikki.
Wakizashi is trying to control but can't.
Wakizashi has hold of Heikki's hands but Heikki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wakizashi taking some punishment here, with Heikki in his half guard.
Wakizashi is concentrating on defense, preventing Heikki from advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakizashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki throwing strikes from guard but Wakizashi blocks nicely.
Heikki distracts Wakizashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heikki throws an elbow that misses. Wakizashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heikki's guard. Nice move by Wakizashi!
Wakizashi wants to control from the top but Heikki keeps moving.
Heikki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kabuto Wakizashi just wasn't active enough.
Wakizashi throws a front kick aimed at Heikki's knee but Heikki avoids it well.
Heikki blocks a low kick nicely.
Wakizashi misses with a few strikes there.
Heikki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heikki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wakizashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wakizashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Heikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wakizashi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Wakizashi misses.
Wakizashi misses with a wild body shot.
Wakizashi throws a solid leg kick but Heikki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wakizashi.
Nice body kick there by Wakizashi.
Nice body kick there by Wakizashi.
Heikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakizashi blocks a jab.
Wakizashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikki was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakizashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wakizashi avoids the body shot from Heikki.
Nice defenses there by Wakizashi.
Helppo Heikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wakizashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heikki counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kabuto Wakizashi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wakizashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabuto Wakizashi!
After the big win, Kabuto Wakizashi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Damnfield clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pope's choice of entrance music: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Pope has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Apollo Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Pope!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pope looks winded!
Jackson throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson thumps Pope with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Pope saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pope circles away.
Jackson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Pope! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Pope is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Pope is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Pope has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Pope felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jackson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pope can't hide his disappointment, as Jackson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Jackson!
After winning the bout, Apollo Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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