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UVT 220: Rugowski vs Dillon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Metallica- Enter Sandman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
12 - 12 - 1 |
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155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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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
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Shleifer has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shleifer blocks an elbow strike.
Machida is looking to control Shleifer's arms but Shleifer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machida has his back to the cage.
Machida stalling in the clinch.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Shleifer misses with a knee strike.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Shleifer scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida prevents a body shot from Shleifer.
Shleifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shleifer looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Shleifer lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shleifer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shleifer misses with the combination.
Shleifer throws a head kick that misses.
Machida takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Shleifer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shleifer throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida throws a leg kick but Shleifer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shleifer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shleifer is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shleifer can pounce on him.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Shleifer's head but Shleifer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shleifer throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Shleifer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.
Shleifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shleifer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shleifer.
Shleifer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
Shleifer throws a nice head kick!
Shleifer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shleifer tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machida misses with an uppercut. Shleifer saw that one coming.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shleifer. That did some damage!
Shleifer slips under a jab.
Shleifer checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shleifer misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Shleifer shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shleifer can pounce on him.
Shleifer scores with a leg kick.
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Shleifer is just out of range.
Shleifer lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shleifer connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Shleifer.
Machida thuds a left hand into Shleifer's body.
An inside leg kick from Shleifer misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shleifer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Shleifer counters with a big head kick but Machida shrugs it off.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Shleifer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shleifer is looking to clinch.
Shleifer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shleifer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Shleifer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shleifer slips under a jab.
Shleifer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shleifer throws a body punch but Machida moves 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!
Shleifer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a push kick but Shleifer slaps the foot to one side.
Shleifer defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrei Shleifer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Shleifer's shoulder, as Shleifer tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Shleifer.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Shleifer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Shleifer closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shleifer blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Shleifer blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machida stalling against the cage.
Shleifer lands with a light punch inside.
Shleifer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Shleifer.
Shleifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Machida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Machida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shleifer working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to stall but Shleifer improves his position.
Machida prevents Shleifer from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shleifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Shleifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida stalling.
Shleifer misses with a knee strike.
Machida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrei Shleifer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Machida.
Shleifer misses with a few strikes there.
Shleifer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Shleifer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Shleifer.
A lazy body kick from Machida
and Shleifer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Shleifer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shleifer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Shleifer.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shleifer takes a step back to recover.
Shleifer lands a high kick!
Shleifer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shleifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shleifer lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machida scores with a nice head shot.
Shleifer avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Shleifer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shleifer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shleifer misses with a head kick.
Andrei Shleifer is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shleifer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shleifer connects with a looping right hand.
Shleifer throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Shleifer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shleifer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shleifer throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Shleifer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shleifer avoids the body shot from Machida.
A combination from Shleifer does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shleifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Good standup being displayed there by Machida as he connects with a hook.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Shleifer is out of range.
Shleifer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Shleifer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machida finds it's way round the side to connect with Shleifer's head.
Shleifer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shleifer moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Shleifer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Shleifer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shleifer thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer avoids a kick to the body.
Shleifer thows a body shot but no joy.
Shleifer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shleifer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Shleifer's shoulder, as Shleifer tries to avoid the shot.
Shleifer slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
Shleifer throws a head kick that half lands.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shleifer moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Shleifer.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shleifer walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Shleifer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Shleifer finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Shleifer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shleifer avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shleifer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shleifer wants to slow Machida down by chopping away at his legs.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer swinging wildly here.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shleifer will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shleifer feints and then cracks Machida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machida down.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Shleifer's head but Shleifer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shleifer scores with a three punch combo!
Shleifer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Shleifer is predictable there
and Shleifer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shleifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shleifer in his tracks.
Shleifer thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shleifer lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shleifer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrei Shleifer!
Andrei Shleifer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story comes to the cage accompanied by Whatta Man. Bryan Bishop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Story's chin.
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137 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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145 lbs
22 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Story saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tim Story has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Story stuffs the takedown.
Story gets a double leg takedown into Bishop's guard.
Story throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Story postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop's brow.
Story throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Story advances position into side control!
Story 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.
Story throws an elbow but Bishop slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story working the strikes but Bishop uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Story scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Story trying to pass the guard but Bishop defending well.
Story is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Story is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Bishop is trying to stand back up but Story is controlling him
Story looks to land a strike but Bishop avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Story slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bishop works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Story is looking to advance position but Bishop won't allow it.
Story throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Story trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
Story missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Story.
Story trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Story stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Story trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bishop manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Story dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Story closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Bishop tries to bum rush Story with a series of wild strikes but Story uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Tim Story is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Story shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but Story finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Story misses with a head shot. Bishop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Story throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Story tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Story throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Story throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bishop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Story looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Story looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Story escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bishop stays in close to Story's body and controls the position.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Story wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Story is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Story had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Story is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Story working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Story looking to control.
Story looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishop passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Story dominated that second round.
That's time! Story's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Story sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Story shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Story slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Story sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Story misses the shot to the body.
Story misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop shoots in and bounces Story off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
Story escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Story's brow.
Story is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop distracts Story with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Story has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Story is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Story working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bishop postures up.
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Story has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Story's legs - danger averted.
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!
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tim Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Story working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tim Story overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop pushes down on Story's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Bishop is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Story looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Story is defending the position.
Story is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Bishop.
I think Story has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Story!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tim Story waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown
and Buckner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuteboxe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckner counters with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chuteboxe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckner closes the distance and clinches.
Buckner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chuteboxe takes one to the side of the head.
Buckner missing with a left hand there. Chuteboxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Buckner as he connects with a hook.
Buckner misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chuteboxe circles away quickly and effectively.
Chuteboxe with a poor takedown
and Buckner moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cacareco Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buckner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chuteboxe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chuteboxe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buckner counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner clinches up against the cage.
Chuteboxe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buckner can't fight it off and eventually Chuteboxe manages to take the fight to the floor. Buckner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuteboxe prevents Buckner from getting back to his feet.
Buckner wriggles free and stands up.
Chuteboxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chuteboxe staying out of range there.
Chuteboxe shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chuteboxe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buckner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buckner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buckner misses with a straight right.
Buckner is looking to clinch.
Buckner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chuteboxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chuteboxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckner throws out the jab.
Buckner scores with a punch to the head.
Buckner leaves Chuteboxe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chuteboxe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckner pushes Chuteboxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Chuteboxe with that takedown attempt.
Matt Buckner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckner wants it to stay on the feet.
Chuteboxe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buckner tries to bum rush Chuteboxe with a series of wild strikes but Chuteboxe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuteboxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckner misses with a hook. Chuteboxe ducked under it nicely.
Chuteboxe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Cacareco Chuteboxe has been cut.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buckner sprawls well. Buckner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chuteboxe gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckner misses the target.
Buckner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Buckner.
Buckner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chuteboxe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chuteboxe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chuteboxe is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Buckner moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Buckner!
Matt Buckner gave a mention to Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Mizrahi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mizrahi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Areeno.
Areeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mizrahi.
Areeno swinging wildly here.
Mizrahi misses with a hook.
Mizrahi moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi looking to slow down the pace here.
Areeno breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Areeno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mizrahi - that will leave a mark!
Areeno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mizrahi missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Areeno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage.
Areeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Areeno as the two fighters clinch.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Areeno ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Areeno no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Areeno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mizrahi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Areeno tries to clinch but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Areeno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mizrahi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Areeno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Areeno clinches up against the cage.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Areeno.
Mizrahi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Areenos head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mizrahi cracks Areeno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Areeno moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Areeno's efforts to push away.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Areeno is trying to pull guard but Mizrahi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Areeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Areeno.
Areeno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mizrahi, pushing him back against the cage.
Mizrahi misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
Areeno manages to break the clinch.
Areeno doesn't manage to clinch there - Mizrahi circles away.
Areeno tries to clinch up but Mizrahi circles away and keeps his distance.
Areeno wants to clinch.
Areeno defending well as Mizrahi loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno gets a clinch.
Areeno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Areeno breaks the clinch.
Mizrahi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mizrahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Areeno.
Mizrahi connects with a right hand. Areeno shakes it off.
Mizrahi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Areeno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mizrahi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Areeno is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi keeps control of Areeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Areeno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Areeno manages to break the clinch.
Areeno moves out of range as Mizrahi throws a body kick.
Areeno is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mizrahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areeno moves out of range of the body kick.
Mizrahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areeno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areeno darts in and clinches Mizrahi up against the cage.
Mizrahi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Areeno's efforts to push away.
Areeno is looking to break free of the clinch but Mizrahi has double underhooks.
Areeno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Areeno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Areeno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
Mizrahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areeno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizrahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areeno.
Mizrahi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Areeno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mizrahi gets tackled into the cage by Areeno. Areeno maintains the clinch.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Areeno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Areeno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Areeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Steve Areeno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mizrahi lands a nice knee to the body.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Areeno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Areeno manages to break the clinch.
Areeno misses with the combination.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot that snaps Areeno's head back.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot.
Mizrahi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mizrahi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Areeno, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Areeno's face.
Mizrahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Areeno avoids the damage to the body.
Mizrahi misses with a body punch.
Areeno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi controlling the action here for a moment.
Areeno tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areeno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi throws a good cross that connects.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Areeno moves out of range.
Mizrahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areeno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Areeno avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Mizrahi tries to work over Areeno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizrahi is trying to maintain a safe position but Areeno gets an underhook and turns Mizrahi into the cage.
Areeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizrahi clinches up against the cage.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Areeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno is looking to clinch but Mizrahi is avoiding it.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
Areeno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mizrahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areeno is trying to pull guard but Mizrahi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Areeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areeno.
Mizrahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Areeno.
Mizrahi closes the distance and pushes Areeno back into the cage.
Areeno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage.
Areeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Areeno blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mizrahi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mizrahi trying to stall but Areeno improves his position.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Areeno is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi trying to stall but Areeno improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno is looking to break free of the clinch but Mizrahi has double underhooks.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Areeno is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi is looking to control Areeno's arms but Areeno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mizrahi has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Mizrahi.
Areeno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mizrahi up against the cage.
Mizrahi just leaning against Areeno, taking a breather.
Areeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mizrahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Mizrahi rushes Areeno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Areeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mizrahi misses the jab.
Mizrahi throws a nice looking combination but Areeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mizrahi scores with a jab.
Areeno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Areeno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno lands with a straight right. Mizrahi didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areeno moves out of range as Mizrahi throws a body kick.
Steve Areeno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Areeno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mizrahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Areeno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizrahi manages to avoid it.
Areeno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Areeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mizrahi swings for the body but Areeno moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Areeno. Those never looked like landing.
Mizrahi thows a body shot but no joy.
Mizrahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mizrahi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Areeno misses with a double jab.
Mizrahi cracks Areeno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Areeno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mizrahi under the eye.
Mizrahi misses with a few strikes there.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areeno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Areeno tries to move into range but Mizrahi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Mizrahi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Areeno jabs at Mizrahi's body.
Areeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mizrahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mizrahi moves in looking to clinch but Areeno pushes him off.
Mizrahi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Areeno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mizrahi lands a body shot.
Mizrahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi leaves Areeno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areeno.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi slips under a jab.
Mizrahi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Areeno forces Mizrahi back against the cage and clinches.
Areeno breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Areeno.
Areeno misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno wants to clinch.
Areeno misses with the combination.
Mizrahi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areeno in his tracks.
Mizrahi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mizrahi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
Mizrahi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Areeno breaks from the clinch.
Areeno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Areeno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Areeno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mizrahi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mizrahi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mizrahi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Areeno blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mizrahi.
Still in the clinch, Mizrahi scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areeno wants to stall.
Areeno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mizrahi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Areeno if he has to take too many more of those.
Mizrahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Areeno misses with a body shot.
Mizrahi stuns Areeno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mizrahi lands a body shot.
Areeno moves in looking to clinch but Mizrahi pushes him off.
Areeno moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the body.
Mizrahi lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to throw a body punch but Areeno avoids it by throwing Mizrahi back against the cage.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mizrahi.
A frustrated look appears on Areeno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mizrahi is trying to maintain a safe position but Areeno gets an underhook and turns Mizrahi into the cage.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Areeno is blocking nicely.
Areeno breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Mizrahi finds it's target.
A combination from Mizrahi does no damage.
Mizrahi connects with a jab.
Areeno throws a leg kick that misses.
Mizrahi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mizrahi dodges the punch combination from Areeno.
Areeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno misses with an uppercut. Mizrahi saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi lands the left hand.
Areeno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mizrahi moves away from the strike by Areeno.
Mizrahi scores with the left hand. Areeno knows he should have avoided that one.
Mizrahi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areeno in his tracks.
Areeno is rocked!
Areeno dives in and grabs Mizrahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mizrahi pushes down on Areeno's head and hops out.
Oh Areeno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Areeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizrahi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Areeno is avoiding it.
Mizrahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Areeno misses with the combination.
Mizrahi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Areeno will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Areeno is looking to clinch but Mizrahi is avoiding it.
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
Mizrahi works on Areeno's body with a couple of short punches.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Areeno blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mizrahi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor God of Thunder had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Thor God of Thunder has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Black!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from God of Thunder. No joy for Black on that attempt.
God of Thunder walks into a left hand.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but God of Thunder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
God of Thunder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but God of Thunder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
God of Thunder wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
God of Thunder throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
God of Thunder prevents Black from improving his position.
God of Thunder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
God of Thunder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
God of Thunder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Black is in a horrible position here. God of Thunder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
God of Thunder working the ground and pound effectively.
God of Thunder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Black can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
God of Thunder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black hang on?
Black is rocked!
God of Thunder cracks Black with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Black is still in real trouble! Can God of Thunder finish him?
Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
God of Thunder working the ground and pound effectively.
God of Thunder drops a big elbow. That's hurt Black! More shots from God of Thunder and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor God of Thunder!
Our winner, Thor God of Thunder, 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 Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Bika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. Bika has chosen My Decision as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
156 lbs
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37
158 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Bika!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bika throws a nice looking combination but Antona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antona circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Bika misses the target.
Antona misses with a looping right.
Antona misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Antona 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 Bika has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bika and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Antona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bika misses with an uppercut. Antona saw that one coming.
Bika scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antona doesn't seem bothered though.
Bika avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bika misses the shot to the body.
Antona defending well as Bika loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bika is defended easily by Antona.
Antona throws a right and a left that Bika avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika throws a hook to the side of Antona's head but Antona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bika bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Antona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Antona works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bika looking to pass the guard.
Bika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bika with a flurry of punches that miss.
Antona controls Bika momentarily but Bika frees himself.
Bika pushing down on Antona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Antona is looking to control Bika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Antona avoid being mounted?
Antona wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Antona.
Bika preventing the sweep.
Bika is in close to Antona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bika postures up in Antona's guard and throws a big left but Antona blocks it.
Antona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Antona controlling the position.
Bika distracts Antona with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Antona wants to get back to his feet but Bika is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bika is in close to Antona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bika won't allow Antona to get back to his feet.
Bika trying to control the position from guard on top but Antona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antona wants to sweep here but Bika controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bika scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Antona is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bika content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bika looking to pass the guard.
Antona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Antona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bika looking to sit in guard and control but Antona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bika trying to strike off his back.
Antona looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona gets to his feet. Bika looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bika staying out of range there.
Antona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Bika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antona.
Bika misses with a takedown attempt - Antona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bika throws a shot from downtown. Antona moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bika throws a lazy right hand but Antona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bika throws a lazy right hand but Antona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bika throws a hook but Antona avoids it easily.
Antona throws an off balance right hand
and Bika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bika dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Antona throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bika counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Bika misses
and Antona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bika's knee momentarily.
Bika throws a leg kick that is checked
and Antona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Antona moves out of range as Bika strikes.
Aydine Antona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Antona does no damage.
Bika slips a straight right by Antona.
Bika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bika takes a swing at Antona's ribcage but misses.
Bika takes a swing at Antona's ribcage but misses.
Antona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elvis Bika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antona just misses with a punch to the body.
Antona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bika has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bika fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Antona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bika looks to score with a jab to the body but Antona is just out of range.
Antona throws the kick towards the body but Bika avoids it.
Antona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bika stands and throws Antona's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Antona struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Bika crashes against the mat.
Bika trying to control the action but Antona is working from the bottom.
Elvis Bika has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bika lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Antona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Bika's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Antona 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!
Bika is working Antona over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Antona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antona tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bika presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bika unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Antona wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bika celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Bika!
Elvis Bika decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Somebody's gonna get it. Pontes has chosen Samba de Janeiro as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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37
195 lbs
30 - 28 - 0 |
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29
199 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tee Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bone misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pontes is defended easily by Bone.
Pontes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bone as he jumps to the side.
Pontes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pontes somewhat.
Tee Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Pontes.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pontes.
Bone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pontes throws out the jab.
Pontes thows a body shot but no joy.
Pontes shoots in for a double leg but Bone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pontes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pontes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bone seems to be looking for submissions.
Pontes wants to get back to his feet.
Pontes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone prevents Pontes from standing back up.
Pontes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Pontes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pontes with the active half guard here but Bone passes nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pontes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pontes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bone off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone prevents Pontes from getting a body triangle.
Pontes lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bone.
Pontes connects with a big shot to the side of Bone's head.
Bone is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes doesn't have the hooks in and Bone manages to turn into his guard.
Bone wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
Pontes has his foot on Bone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bone works his way back into a safe position though.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Pontes is retaining full guard.
Bone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pontes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Pontes is retaining full guard.
Pontes wants to stand but Bone is controlling the position.
Pontes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bone trying to control but Pontes is working from the bottom.
Bone passes Pontes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bone is keen to just control but Pontes is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone not doing much here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone working Pontes over with strikes.
Pontes pushes Bone off looking to stand but Bone dives back in and keeps control.
Pontes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pontes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pontes tries to kick Bone off but Bone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pontes sees it coming and defends easily.
Bone wants to work for an arm triangle but Pontes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tee Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pontes.
Bone misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pontes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tee Bone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.
Bone wants to stand up but Pontes is controlling him.
Pontes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pontes defends well.
Pontes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bone is looking for a triangle but Pontes pushes his legs off easily.
Pontes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pontes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bone goes for an armbar but Pontes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pontes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pontes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
Pontes throws a big right hand that misses.
Pontes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone is looking for a triangle but Pontes pushes his legs off easily.
Bone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes pushes Bone off looking to stand but Bone dives back in and keeps control.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Pontes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pontes actively working from the bottom here.
Pontes is not content to let Bone control the position.
Bone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pontes is trying to stand up here but Bone is controlling him well.
Bone is pressing down on Pontes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pontes is holding on for now.
Bone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pontes is just riding it out for now. Bone eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pontes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Pontes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bone wants to control from the top but Pontes keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pontes is looking to stand up but Bone isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tee Bone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pontes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bone's guard.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.
Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pontes defends well.
Pontes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pontes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bone has escaped and now he's on top!
Pontes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pontes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pontes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bone defends well.
Pontes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bone postures up in Pontes's guard and throws a big left but Pontes blocks it.
Pontes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pontes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bone has managed to get both his arms back between Pontes's legs - danger averted.
Bone passes into half guard.
Felipe Pontes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is looking to escape.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pontes keeps working.
Bone prevents Pontes from standing back up.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pontes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Pontes taking some punishment here, with Bone in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
Bone is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bone is looking for a kimura here.
Pontes looking for submissions off his back.
Bone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pontes is just riding it out for now. Bone eventually gives up the hold.
Pontes has hold of Bone's hands but Bone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pontes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bone stops Pontes from getting back to his feet.
Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Pontes defends the submission attempt.
Pontes is trying to stand up here but Bone is controlling him well.
Bone uses his free foot to push down on Pontes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pontes.
Bone punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone trying to control but Pontes is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone has control of Pontes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pontes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tee Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Bone!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tee Bone thanked FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Butter Bean was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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30
281 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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38
289 lbs
42 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Herald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean slips a jab from Herald.
Herald wants to slow Bean down by chopping away at his legs.
Bean is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Herald.
Herald throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a crisp one two that drops Herald! Bean thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Herald to his feet! Herald is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herald misses with the combination.
Herald takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Herald throws out a leg kick but Bean moves out of range and Herald only half commits.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herald looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
and Herald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Bean with a nice cross.
Bean moves out of range of the body kick from Herald.
Bean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a left and a right that stings Herald.
Justin Herald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herald at a distance.
Herald thows a body shot but no joy.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herald.
Bean lands a head shot.
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!
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
Herald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean connects with a jab.
Herald throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Herald throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Herald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Herald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herald is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bean hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Herald!
After the fight, Justin Herald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul Ghotha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
33 - 30 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragan Dragic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Dragic misses with a body shot.
Ghotha fails with the takedown.
Dragic staying out of range there.
Ghotha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragic to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghotha slips a straight right by Dragic.
Dragic throws a low kick, looking for Ghotha's leg but Ghotha calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dragic. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
Ghotha fails with the takedown.
Dragan Dragic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Dragic slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragic, as that shot connected.
Dragic lands with a hook. Ghotha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dragic wants to improve his position but Ghotha is controlling well.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but Dragic dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to pass to mount but Dragic is defending the position.
Dragic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dragic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghotha lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghotha prevents Dragic from standing back up.
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
Ghotha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dragic won't allow Ghotha to pass to mount.
Dragic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghotha defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Dragic keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragic keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghotha scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Dragic blocks nicely.
Dragic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragic keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing.
Dragic pulls Ghotha in to control the position.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dragan Dragic just wasn't active enough.
Dragic throws a series of punches but Ghotha avoids them all with ease.
Ghotha ducks under a wild hook from Dragic.
Dragic throws a lazy right hand but Ghotha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghotha.
Dragic leaves Ghotha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Dragic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragan Dragic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragic's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dragic throws a head kick but Ghotha moves out of range.
Dragic misses with a straight left.
Dragic gets caught napping as Ghotha dives in and scores a takedown. Dragic manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragic pulls Ghotha in to control the position.
Ghotha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dragic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghotha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Dragic - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragic pushes Ghotha away with a front kick.
Dragic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Dragic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragic.
Ghotha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dragic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dragic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dragic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghotha trying to control the position but Dragic is working away.
Ghotha landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragic trying to control but Ghotha flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ghotha throwing sloppy strikes.
Ghotha lands strikes to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragic is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! Ghotha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ghotha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ghotha wants to control but instead Dragic manages to regain half guard.
Dragic trying to control but Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha winds up and cracks Dragic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghotha prevents Dragic from improving his position.
Ghotha works his way into side control.
Ghotha takes a little break here. Dragic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dragic dodges the ground and pound from Ghotha.
Ghotha throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragic keeps working.
Dragic is looking to regain half guard here but Ghotha keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragic wants to get back to his feet.
Dragic tries to buck Ghotha off but Ghotha is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghotha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dragic keeping his opponent close.
Dragic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha just content to control the position.
Ghotha grinds an elbow into Dragic's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is trying to get an arm triangle but Dragic is defending well.
Dragic struggling a bit here.
Dragic gets back to half guard.
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghotha pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dragic trying to hold on to Ghotha's head to control him but Ghotha postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Dragic shows good takedown defense.
Dragic tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragic misses with a kick to the body.
Ghotha throws a looping overhand right but Dragic ducks down to avoid it.
Dragic works Ghotha's body with a nice hook.
Dragic misses with a body kick.
Dragic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragic 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 Ghotha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ghotha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghotha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghotha there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Dragic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragic misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragic stuffs the takedown.
Dragan Dragic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Dragic connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Dragic lands.
Dragic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragic.
Ghotha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Dragic misses its intended target.
A big right from Dragic misses.
Ghotha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghotha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dragic down.
Dragic dodges the ground and pound from Ghotha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dragic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dragic is trying to improve his position.
Ghotha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ghotha throws a strike aimed at the side of Dragic's head but Dragic avoids it well.
Ghotha controls the position.
Ghotha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghotha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dragic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ghotha connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragic wants to get back to his feet.
Dragic is looking for a sweep.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha controls the position from side control.
Dragic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragic trying to control here.
Ghotha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dragic is trying to control but can't.
Dragic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghotha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
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 Dragan Dragic.
I think Dragic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Dragic!
After the fight, Dragan Dragic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon lands a nice looking body shot.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillon keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Dillon misses its intended target.
Dillon is looking to slow Rugowski down with leg kicks.
Dillon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rugowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Dillon's head.
It looks like Kjell Dillon has been cut.
Dillon is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Dillon.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski lands with a cross.
Rugowski tries to clinch up but Dillon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rugowski!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rugowski tries to buck Dillon off but Dillon is having none of it.
Dillon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rugowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rugowski struggling a bit here.
Dillon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon trying to control the position but Rugowski is working away.
Dillon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dillon trying to control the position but Rugowski is working away.
Dillon happy to just control the position for now.
Dillon wants to control but Rugowski is keeping him busy.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rugowski's face as Dillon controls the position.
Dillon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rugowski is looking for a sweep.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kjell Dillon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rugowski wants to clinch up but Dillon keeps it at a distance.
Dillon throws the left hand but Rugowski avoids the punch easily.
Rugowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillon shoots for a double leg takedown but Rugowski sprawls well. He's pushed Dillon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillon throws a right hand that Rugowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rugowski also avoids with ease.
Rugowski avoids the head kick by Dillon.
Dillon misses with the combination.
Rugowski scores with a one two! Dillon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rugowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillon.
Dillon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rugowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Dillon there.
Rugowski scores with a one two! Dillon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dillon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rugowski is looking to clinch.
Dillon looks to land a combination but Rugowski avoids it well.
Rugowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Rugowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rugowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillon clobbers Rugowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kjell Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon loads up on a big right hand but Rugowski slips the punch.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Dillon lands a jab to the head.
Dillon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Dillon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rugowski tries to improve position but can't.
Dillon working the head and body with strikes.
Dillon is working Rugowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillon throws an elbow but Rugowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dillon landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dillon closes the distance and clinches up with Rugowski, looking for a takedown. Dillon pushes Rugowski against the cage but Rugowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski needs to keep his hands up - Dillon had a free shot at his head there.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillon misses the jab.
Dillon throws a head kick but Rugowski moves out of range.
Dillon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillon takes a swing at Rugowski's ribcage but misses.
Rugowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillon.
Dillon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rugowski manages to avoid it.
Rugowski blocks a jab.
Rugowski instigates a clinch.
Dillon is trying to maintain a safe position but Rugowski gets an underhook and turns Dillon into the cage.
Rugowski prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rugowski.
Dillon has Rugowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rugowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kjell Dillon.
Rugowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon is trying to maintain a safe position but Rugowski gets an underhook and turns Dillon into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon leaning against his opponent.
Dillon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rugowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rugowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rugowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kjell Dillon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rugowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Rugowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski scores with a push kick.
Rugowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillon momentarily.
That has opened up Kjell Dillon's cut even more.
Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rugowski moves away.
Rugowski scores with a hook.
No joy there for Rugowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Rugowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rugowski.
Rugowski misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dillon will feel that in the morning.
Rugowski swinging wildly here.
Rugowski darts in trying to clinch
and Dillon counters with a nice body shot.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Rugowski as Dillon shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillon.
Rugowski tries to clinch but Dillon moves out of range.
Rugowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rugowski defending well as Dillon loads up on a big left hand.
Rugowski throws a good cross that connects.
The cut above Kjell Dillon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rugowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rugowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rugowski with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dillon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rugowski works Dillon's body with a nice hook.
Dillon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rugowski.
Rugowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rugowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rugowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bubba Rugowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rugowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillon misses with a straight left.
Rugowski lands a head kick!
Kjell Dillon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dillon throws the left hand but Rugowski avoids the punch easily.
Rugowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Dillon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rugowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Rugowski.
Dillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Rugowski blocks the low kick.
Dillon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillon looks for a takedown but Rugowski sprawls well.
Rugowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rugowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kjell Dillon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Bubba Rugowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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