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Iron Shot 5 - Contra As Drogas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Ricardo Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya On (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Ricardo Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ilya On!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On misses with a takedown attempt - Acosta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Acosta looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
On fails with a takedown attempt.
On shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Acosta as he avoids it easily.
Julio Ricardo Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya On.
On tries for a takedown but Acosta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
On shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acosta pinned against the cage. Acosta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Acosta stuffs the takedown attempt from On. On gets slowly back to his feet.
On misses with a takedown attempt - Acosta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julio Ricardo Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
On shoots in but Acosta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
On looks for a takedown but Acosta sprawls well.
A punch combination from On misses.
A nice combination there by Acosta.
On misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Acosta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Acosta slams his shin into On's torso.
Acosta clinches with his opponent.
Acosta manages to break the clinch.
On shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acosta as he jumps to the side.
Acosta tries a head kick but it misses.
On works over Acosta's head and body with a nice combination.
On tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acosta swivels and escapes.
Acosta scores with a spinning back kick!
Acosta misses with a kick to the body.
On shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
On fails with a takedown attempt.
Acosta drops his hands momentarily and On takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Acosta looks to land a right hand but On moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
On shoots in but Acosta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
On lands with a cross.
On moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
On scores with a jab to the body.
On blocks a head kick by Acosta.
Acosta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by On.
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!
On stalks Acosta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Acosta's face. Acosta staggers backwards, shaken.
On is trying hard to land a takedown here. Acosta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
On misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
On showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Acosta.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from On.
On shoots in but Acosta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Acosta clinches up with On and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
On takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
On closes the distance and clinches up with Acosta, looking for a takedown. On pushes Acosta against the cage but Acosta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
On scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
On shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Acosta as he avoids it easily.
Acosta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acosta throws a body kick that misses.
On is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Acosta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
On fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by On. Beautiful body shot.
On works Acosta's body with a nice hook.
Acosta throws a head kick that misses.
On shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Acosta eats them both and turns towards On to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Acosta stuffs the takedown attempt from On. On gets slowly back to his feet.
On shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Acosta eats them both and turns towards On to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
On throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Acosta's waist but Acosta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing On off to one side.
On with a hook.
Acosta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
On will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
On will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
On looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
On throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Acosta's waist but Acosta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing On off to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Acosta - that will leave a mark!
Julio Ricardo Acosta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
On throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
On shoots for a takedown but Acosta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acosta gets a clinch.
Acosta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
On moves away from the strike by Acosta.
On shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acosta pinned against the cage. Acosta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Julio Ricardo Acosta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Acosta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by On there.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch but On swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acosta throws a half hearted mid kick.
On throws a one two combo.
On getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
On tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acosta swivels and escapes.
On shoots in and drives through. Acosta sprawls well.
Acosta throws a sloppy head kick and On moves out of range easily.
Acosta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
On shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense.
Julio Ricardo Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya On.
A punch combination from On misses.
On pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Acosta back to the cage. On follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
On shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
On lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Acosta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acosta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ilya On seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from On.
Acosta stuffs the takedown.
On shoots in for a double leg but Acosta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acosta throws a nice looking combination but On bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Julio Ricardo Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
On fails to land the takedown.
On throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Acosta's waist but Acosta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing On off to one side.
Acosta moves forwards but On connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Acosta looks to land a combination but On avoids it well.
Acosta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from On.
On shoots for a takedown but Acosta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
On shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense.
On lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
On misses with a double jab.
Acosta slips a jab and a cross from On.
On is trying hard to land a takedown here. Acosta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
On shoots for a double leg takedown but Acosta sprawls well. He's pushed On's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
On throws a series of punches but Acosta moves out of range.
Acosta connects with a high kick.
On connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Acosta stuffs the takedown attempt from On. On gets slowly back to his feet.
Acosta misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
On shoots in for a double leg but Acosta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
On looks for a takedown but Acosta sprawls well.
On checks a low kick from Acosta.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by On!
On on the wrong end of a nice hook.
On is trying hard to land a takedown here. Acosta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
On feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acostas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
On lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by On.
Acosta scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Acosta. No joy for On on that attempt.
On closes the distance and clinches up with Acosta, looking for a takedown. On pushes Acosta against the cage but Acosta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
On shoots for a double leg takedown but Acosta sprawls well. He's pushed On's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
On misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acosta throws a head kick that misses.
Acosta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
On looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
On will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acosta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
On shoots for a double leg takedown but Acosta sprawls well. He's pushed On's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by On!
On avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from On.
On avoids the head kick by Acosta.
Acosta tries a head kick but it misses.
On has a takedown stuffed.
Acosta stuffs the takedown attempt from On. On gets slowly back to his feet.
On uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Acosta has time to react.
On takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Acosta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
On looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta misses with a body kick.
Acosta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
On shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acosta sprawls well. Acosta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. On gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acosta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by On.
Nice sprawl there from Acosta as On shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilya On will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Acosta misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from On.
On closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acosta circles away.
On lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Acosta backs up against the cage.
No luck for On with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Acosta.
Acosta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from On.
Julio Ricardo Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya On.
On fails with the takedown.
On shoots in looking for a takedown but Acosta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing On's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Acosta moves into range and clinches up with On.
On is trying to force a seperation but Acosta has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acosta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
On tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acosta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten On somewhat.
Acosta throws a sloppy head kick and On moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
On tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acosta swivels and escapes.
Acosta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on On if he has to take too many more of those.
On shoots for a double leg takedown but Acosta sprawls well. He's pushed On's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acosta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Acosta.
Acosta avoids a punch combination nicely.
On tries to keep at a distance but Acosta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Acosta breaks from the clinch.
On tries for a takedown but Acosta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from On misses.
On throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Acosta's waist but Acosta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing On off to one side.
On lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acosta circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta connects with a high kick.
On stalks Acosta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Acosta's face. Acosta staggers backwards, shaken.
Acosta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from On.
On looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Acosta is fending him off so far but On persists. Nope, Acosta circles away and we're back to standing.
On shoots in and drives through. Acosta sprawls well.
Acosta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from On.
On shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense.
On will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acosta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
On will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
On fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from On.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from On.
Acosta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acosta sprawls well. Acosta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. On gets slowly back to his feet.
On shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
On throws a series of punches but Acosta avoids them all with ease.
On is trying hard to land a takedown here. Acosta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from On.
On throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
On fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Acosta fails with an attempt to clinch.
On lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by On.
Acosta leaves On with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Acosta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
On shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
On swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by On or perhaps it was just good defense by Acosta which made him look bad.
On misses with a few strikes there.
On is trying hard to land a takedown here. Acosta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
On shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acosta sprawls well. Acosta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. On gets slowly back to his feet.
On shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acosta pinned against the cage. Acosta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Acosta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by On. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
On shoots for a takedown but Acosta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body kick there by Acosta.
Acosta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acosta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of On's head.
Acosta fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya On.
I think On 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya On!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faria comes to the cage accompanied by Stevie B - Spring Love. Lucas Faria has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 33 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faria misses with the combination.
Borgne shoots in and drives through. Faria sprawls well.
Faria tries to bum rush Borgne with a series of wild strikes but Borgne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faria wants it to stay on the feet.
Borgne shoots for a double leg takedown but Faria sprawls well. He's pushed Borgne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Borgne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgne.
Borgne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Borgne wants to pass the guard but Faria is keeping the position.
Borgne trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
Faria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgne controls the pace.
Faria is looking to stand up but Borgne isn't so interested in that idea.
Borgne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgne passes Faria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borgne thows a huge punch but Faria dodges it nicely.
Borgne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is pressing down on Faria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faria is holding on for now.
Well, if Borgne 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.
It looks like Borgne might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Borgne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria pushes Borgne off looking to stand but Borgne dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guigui Borgne.
Borgne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faria defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Faria misses.
Borgne slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Borgne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faria stuffs the takedown.
Borgne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faria did well to prevent Borgne getting side control.
Faria preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Borgne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgne stops Faria from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Faria tries to roll over but Borgne keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guigui Borgne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faria throws a right hand that Borgne ducks under and follows up with a left that Borgne also avoids with ease.
Borgne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Faria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgne.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borgne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgne slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Guigui Borgne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Borgne shoots in and drives through. Faria sprawls well.
Borgne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faria pinned against the cage. Faria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borgne shoots in and drives through. Faria sprawls well.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Borgne is breathing heavily.
Faria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borgne counters with a two punch combo.
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borgne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borgne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faria defends it nicely.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Faria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgne passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne controlling the action here.
Borgne is keen to just control but Faria is a slippery customer.
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!
Borgne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faria's head.
Borgne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to free his trapped foot but Faria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgne is taking a breather. Faria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Guigui Borgne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Borgne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faria's guard.
Borgne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgne is looking to work some ground and pound but Faria has wrist control.
Faria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgne pushing down on Faria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borgne in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Faria tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Borgne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guigui Borgne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodthanong Photirat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
159 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Maciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photirat lands a left and a right that send Maciel crashing to the mat, dazed. Photirat thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maciel is rocked!
It looks like Cesar Maciel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maciel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Photirat, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Maciel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Photirat prevents Maciel from breaking the clinch.
Photirat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Photirat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maciel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Photirat misses with a series of wild punches.
Photirat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Photirat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maciel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maciel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Photirat swivels and escapes.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Maciel avoids them all with ease.
Photirat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Photirat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciel moves into the clinch.
Maciel is breathing heavily.
Photirat breaks from the clinch.
Photirat looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Photirat backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Maciel's temple! It sends Maciel violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Photirat celebrates and the doctors try to help Maciel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Yodthanong Photirat!
An out of breath Yodthanong Photirat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Byakuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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20
205 lbs
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27
202 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sir Byakuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byakuya fails with the takedown
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Byakuya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Byakuya with a poor takedown
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Byakuya tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Byakuya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Byakuya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byakuya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Byakuya tries to clinch up
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Byakuya!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byakuya is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Byakuya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Byakuya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Hardy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Byakuya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Byakuya tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy takes a little break here. Byakuya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Byakuya tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Byakuya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Byakuya.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Byakuya moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
Byakuya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byakuya fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sir Byakuya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byakuya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
Byakuya shoots and misses
and Byakuya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Byakuya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Byakuya's guard.
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andre Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardy forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Byakuya trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Hardy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardy with a jab.
It looks like Sir Byakuya has been cut.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Byakuya's body. Byakuya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byakuya dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Byakuya misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Byakuya. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooh!!! Hardy has knocked Byakuya down with a huge combo! Hardy steps away and waves a wobbly Byakuya back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Byakuya is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy cracks Byakuya's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Byakuya slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hardy can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Hardy!
Andre Hardy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slick Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Children's Story. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
286 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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28
291 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slick Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick scores with a punch to the head.
Zero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rick. That's going to slow Zero down.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero rushes Rick and presses him up against the cage.
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Zero struggles to land a body shot inside as Rick controls his hands.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rick.
Rick takes a shot to the head.
Rick trying to land knees to the body.
Rick landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Zero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rick's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body.
Zero avoiding damage as Rick throws knees to the body.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Rick.
Rick blocks the elbow strike.
Rick blocks an elbow strike.
Rick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Zero.
Zero tries to land a knee to the head but Rick blocks with his arms.
Zero lands an uppercut.
Rick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rick missing with knees to the body.
Zero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rick managing to block the knees to the body from Zero.
Zero missing with knees to the body.
Rick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero tries to land a knee to the head but Rick blocks with his arms.
Rick lands a nice knee to the body.
Zero looks winded!
Rick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rick lands a good knee to the midsection. Zero won't want to take too many of those.
Rick lands a knee to the head.
Rick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Rick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero missing with knees to the body.
Rick misses with a knee strike.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Rick avoids the damage to the body.
Rick avoiding damage.
Rick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rick has Zero pressed against the cage.
Rick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Zero avoiding damage as Rick throws knees to the body.
Zero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rick blocking some punches.
Rick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rick obliges.
Zero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick tries to land a knee to the head but Zero blocks with his arms.
Zero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rick blocks an elbow strike from Zero.
Rick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Slick Rick has been cut.
Rick is trying to stall.
Rick missing with knees to the body.
Rick with a knee to the head.
Zero avoiding damage as Rick throws knees to the body.
Rick avoiding damage as Zero throws knees to the body.
Rick scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rick looking to throw knees to the head but Zero is blocking nicely.
Zero avoiding damage as Rick throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Rick avoids the damage to the body.
Rick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rick with a knee to the head.
Zero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rick.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rick connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rick is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zero throws an elbow but misses.
Rick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rick trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rick tests Zero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rick slips a jab and a cross from Zero.
Zero closes the distance but Rick moves to the side
and Rick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zero wants to clinch but Rick slips to the side
enabling Rick to counter with a crisp jab.
Rick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zero in his tracks.
Rick takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zero tries to clinch up
and Rick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zero tries to clinch but Rick moves away
and Rick counters with a left to the body.
Sub Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rick moves into range and clinches up with Zero.
Zero trying to land knees to the body.
Rick has Zero pressed against the cage, preventing Zero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rick tries to land a knee to the head but Zero blocks with his arms.
Zero misses with a knee to the head.
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Rick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zero is keeping busy.
Rick throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zero trying to land knees to the body.
Zero is looking to break free of the clinch but Rick has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rick tries a knee to the head but Zero blocks it.
Zero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zero wants to stall.
Zero misses with an elbow over the top.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Rick.
Rick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slick Rick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Zero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rick looking to slow down the pace here.
Rick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rick's elbow.
Zero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rick.
Rick working Zero over with knees to the body.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Rick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Rick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rick managing to block the knees to the body from Zero.
Rick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zero is defending well for now.
Rick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zero can do to turn this around?
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Zero looking to slow down the pace here.
Zero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rick has him pressed against the cage.
Zero misses with an elbow strike.
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Rick tries to land a knee to the head but Zero blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rick.
Rick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zero taking a breather.
Rick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rick trying to land knees to the body.
Zero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero can't break the clinch.
Zero has Rick pushed against the cage.
Zero misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Zero darts in trying to clinch
and Rick moves into the clinch.
Zero missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zero trying to land knees to the body.
Rick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rick taking a breather.
Zero lands a nice knee to the body.
Zero looking to slow down the pace here.
Rick tries to land a knee to the head but Zero blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Rick's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Rick avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero struggles to land a body shot inside as Rick controls his hands.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Rick avoids the damage to the body.
Rick lands a knee to the body.
Zero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rick blocks it with crossed arms.
Zero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rick managing to block the knees to the body from Zero.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Rick.
Knees to the body from Rick.
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zero misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rick lands a knee to the body.
Rick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zero.
Zero throws an elbow but it misses.
Rick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rick misses with a knee to the head.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Rick avoids the damage to the body.
Rick managing to block the knees to the body from Zero.
Zero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rick is trying to stall.
Rick missing with knees to the body.
Rick with a knee to the head.
Rick scores a nice knee to the body.
Rick trying to land knees to the body.
Zero managing to block the knees to the body from Rick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick misses with a knee strike.
Rick scores a nice knee to the body.
Zero tries a knee to the head but Rick blocks it.
Rick tries to land knees in the clinch but Zero avoids the damage to the body.
Rick lands a good knee to the midsection. Zero won't want to take too many of those.
Rick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rick missing with knees to the body.
Rick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Sub Zero's cut even more.
Rick misses with a knee strike.
Zero tries a knee to the head but Rick blocks it.
Zero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricks head.
Zero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rick is defending well for now.
Zero tries to throw a body punch but Rick avoids it by throwing Zero back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Zero misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking to throw knees to the head but Rick is blocking nicely.
Rick avoids a wild elbow strike from Zero.
Zero avoiding damage as Rick throws knees to the body.
Rick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zero blocks it with crossed arms.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Rick avoids the damage to the body.
Rick blocks an elbow strike from Zero.
Rick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.
Rick wants to stall.
Rick misses with a knee to the head.
Zero misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zero.
Nice body punch from Zero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Rick in his tracks for a moment.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sub Zero.
I think Zero 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sub Zero!
A pretty intense looking Sub Zero took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tytus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimas Pilik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tytus Pullo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dimas Pilik's chin.
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25
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tytus Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dimas Pilik!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilik tries to clinch but Pullo is having none of it.
Pilik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pullo is trying to defend but Pilik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pullo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pilik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pullo is not content to let Pilik control the position.
Pilik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pullo's head.
Pilik tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pullo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pilik is looking to advance position but Pullo won't allow it.
Pullo actively working from the bottom here.
Pilik wants to control but Pullo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo is looking for a sweep. Pilik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pullo looking for submissions off his back.
Pilik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pilik trying to control the action but Pullo is working from the bottom.
Pilik trying to control from Pullo's half guard. Pullo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilik wants to control from the top but Pullo keeps moving.
Pilik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pilik wants to control from the top but Pullo keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dimas Pilik wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pullo tries for a takedown but Pilik circles away easily
and Pilik counters by moving into the clinch.
Pilik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pullo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pilik defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo trying to control the position.
Pullo keeping moving, preventing Pilik from controlling successfully.
Pilik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pullo is looking for a triangle but Pilik pushes his legs off easily.
Pilik passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimas Pilik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pilik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pullo!
Pullo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pullo tries to get out of the position.
Pilik stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pilik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pilik.
It looks like Tytus Pullo has been cut.
Pilik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pullo tries to sprawl but Pilik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilik prevents Pullo from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilik tries to pass to full mount but Pullo defends it.
Pullo trying to hold on to Pilik's head to control him but Pilik postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo pushes Pilik off looking to stand but Pilik dives back in and keeps control.
Pilik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pilik thows a huge punch but Pullo dodges it nicely.
Pullo missing with punches from the bottom.
Pullo looking for submissions off his back.
Pilik controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pilik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pullo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pullo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pilik manages to pass to mount!
Pullo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pullo turns into him and now he's in Pilik's guard.
Pullo stands up over Pilik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pullo distracts Pilik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pullo postures up and lands a big shot to Pilik's brow.
Pullo wants to control from the top but Pilik keeps moving.
Pullo stands up over Pilik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pilik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pullo.
Pilik is pulling down on Pullo's head to control his posture.
Pilik is trying to keep Pullo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pilik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pullo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pilik's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pilik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilik, not yet.
Pullo working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pilik has momentary wrist control but Pullo slips an elbow through the middle.
Pullo postures up in Pilik's guard and throws a big left but Pilik blocks it.
Pilik working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dimas Pilik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tytus Pullo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pilik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pilik duly obliges.
Pilik gets a double leg takedown into Pullo's guard.
Pilik trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pilik is aware though and is defending well.
Pullo has his foot on Pilik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pilik works his way back into a safe position though.
Pullo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pilik is one step ahead there.
Pilik advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilik is looking to take a break and control but Pullo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pilik stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown but Pilik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pilik as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pullo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tytus Pullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pilik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pilik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pullo blocks a head kick by Pilik.
Pilik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pullo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pilik throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pullo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pullo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pilik's guard! Nice work there by Pullo!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pilik is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo wants to stand but Pilik is controlling the position.
Tytus Pullo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilik trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullo wants to get back to his feet but Pilik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dimas Pilik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilik wants to control from the top but Pullo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimas Pilik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pilik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimas Pilik!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Pulp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen The Mars Volta - as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Pulp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hong Li's chin.
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25
130 lbs
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119 lbs
12 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Pulp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulp dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Pulp's head and hops out.
Pulp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pulp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pulp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li drives through and clinches with Pulp against the cage.
Pulp tries to pull guard but Li forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pulp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Li to keep the fight standing.
Li breaks the clinch.
Pulp shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Pulp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pulp.
Pulp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Li breaks the clinch.
Li gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Pulp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Li. That one must have hurt.
Li misses with the combination.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li has managed to clinch.
Pulp tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
Pulp is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Pulp.
Li breaks the clinch.
Pulp shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulp tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pulp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulp shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Pulp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pulp is breathing heavily.
Pulp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulp misses with a body kick.
Li instigates a clinch.
Pulp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Li walks away with a smile on his face. Pulp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li instigates a clinch.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Pulp is blocking nicely.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li closes the distance and pushes Pulp back into the cage.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li drives through and clinches with Pulp against the cage.
Li's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li stalks Pulp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pulp's face. Pulp staggers backwards, shaken.
Pulp misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li blocks a head kick by Pulp.
Pulp shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulp dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Pulp's head and hops out.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li has clasped his hands together around Pulp's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li has an Americana. Pulp didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Li is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Li hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hong Li!
Hong Li very nearly forgot to thank xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Plimpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Suarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randal Plimpton!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Suarez working aggressively here.
Suarez throws a head punch that misses.
Plimpton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Suarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Plimpton.
Plimpton manages to break the clinch.
Suarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suarez clinches.
Suarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plimpton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Suarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Plimpton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Suarez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plimpton working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Suarez is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Plimpton has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Suarez taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randal Plimpton!
Randal Plimpton is the new heavyweight champion!
Randal Plimpton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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