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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reizander Villarauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Do Fogao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 cm
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220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reizander Villarauta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Do Fogao! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Do Fogao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Villarauta. Villarauta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Villarauta throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Do Fogao is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reizander Villarauta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balboa Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Balboa Batista enters the cage!
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201 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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199 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Barbosa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balboa Batista! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batista but Batista pushes him off and we're back to square one. Batista takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively. Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Batista digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Batista leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Batista swinging wildly here.
Batista throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barbosa has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice straight punches there by Batista. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batista.
It looks like Igor Barbosa has been cut. Batista lands the left hand. Balboa Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Batista throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease. Batista tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Batista tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Batista. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Batista. A shot to the body from Batista misses and Barbosa moves into the clinch. Batista's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt and Batista counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Batista is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batista tries to advance to mount but Barbosa instead regains half guard. Barbosa looking for submissions off his back. Batista wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs. Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barbosa has his hands clasped together around Batista's back. He's all about the action. Barbosa is pressing down on Batista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Batista with a flurry of punches that miss. Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barbosa wants to sweep here but Batista controlling him for the moment. Batista is looking to advance position but Barbosa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balboa Batista dominated that round. The cut man is working on Igor Barbosa's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt. Batista connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back. Balboa Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Batista, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Batista against the cage but Batista circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Batista misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming. Barbosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Batista counters by moving into the clinch. Barbosa tries to pull guard but Batista forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Batista breaks from the clinch.
Batista with a nice cross. Barbosa fails with the takedown. Batista misses with a series of wild punches.
Batista is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Batista lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Batista sprawls well. Barbosa dives in and grabs Batista's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Batista misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbosa. Batista is trying to break free. Stalling in the clinch from Batista.
Batista receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Barbosa prevents Batista from breaking the clinch. Barbosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batista after a bit of a struggle. Barbosa trying to control the position but instead, Batista has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbosa into the cage. Batista breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Batista misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely. Batista throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease. Batista throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Batista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barbosa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbosa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Batista is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Batista is trying to control but Barbosa manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barbosa looking to control but Batista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Batista is looking to improve his position but Barbosa isn't that keen on the idea. Barbosa controlling his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barbosa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balboa Batista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Igor Barbosa's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbosa slips under a jab. Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Batista. Batista throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely. Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Batista does a little dance to reset his feet. Batista stuffs the takedown. Batista misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice cross by Batista. Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A bone on bone clash there as Batista blocks the leg kick.
Barbosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Barbosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Batista wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbosa in particular looking to stall. Batista is looking to improve his position.
Batista wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it. Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Igor Barbosa. Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Batista throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range. Batista throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it. Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barbosa 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. Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batista working a defensive guard but Barbosa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Batista is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Batista is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Balboa Batista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Batista winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balboa Batista!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Seeberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doom comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Of The Warriors. Seeberg has chosen Alice in chains - Check my brain 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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180 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Doom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Seeberg! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seeberg throws a sloppy head kick and Doom moves out of range easily. Doom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seeberg. Seeberg throws a head kick but Doom moves out of range.
Doom drives through with a takedown into Seeberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Seeberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Seeberg looking to control but Doom passes into half guard.
Doom sitting and controlling from the half guard. Seeberg is trying to stand back up but Doom is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round. Doom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seeberg defending well though. Doom throws a strike but Seeberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Doom scoring with some ground and pound. Seeberg is pulling down on Doom's head to control his posture. Doom working some strikes from top position. Doom trying to control but Seeberg is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seeberg is looking to stand back up but Doom counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Seeberg. Seeberg wants to control but Doom is keeping busy.
Seeberg is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Doom is staying active. Seeberg is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Doom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seeberg tries to lock up and control but Doom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Doom looking to control but Seeberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Doom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Seeberg is working to get back to half guard.
Seeberg is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doom blocks Seeberg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Seeberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Doom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seeberg tries to lock up and control but Doom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Doom landing punches. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Seeberg tries to hold on but Doom pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Doom dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seeberg pushes Doom up against the cage in a clinch. Seeberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Seeberg is struggling to control the position. Seeberg misses with an elbow strike.
Seeberg effectively controlling the action here. Doom has had enough of the clinch but Seeberg keeps him there for the moment. Doom misses with a body punch.
Doom has hold of one of Seeberg's legs. Seeberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Doom gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Seeberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Seeberg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Doom landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seeberg wants to stand but Doom is controlling the position. Doom wants to control from the top but Seeberg keeps moving. Doom throwing strikes but missing. Doom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doom is stalling in the full guard. Doom won't allow Seeberg to get back to his feet. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Doom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seeberg. Seeberg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Doom counters with a stiff right hand. Seeberg throws a sloppy head kick and Doom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Seeberg scores with a push kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Seeberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Doom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Doom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seeberg to score with a decent uppercut. Doom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seeberg. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Seeberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doom paws at him with a jab and circles away. Seeberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Seeberg connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Doom to the floor! Seeberg dives in looking for the finish!
Doom is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Doom tries to kick Seeberg off in order to stand up. Seeberg Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Oh Doom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Seeberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Seeberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Seeberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Seeberg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Doom to his feet. Seeberg throws a quick head kick that knocks Doom silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Seeberg is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anton Seeberg! After winning the bout, Anton Seeberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 3rd world!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chew Bacca! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nammer Da Hammer! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Da Hammer thows a leg kick but Bacca checks it letting Bacca counter with a right hand. Da Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Bacca. Da Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Da Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacca sprawls well. He's pushed Da Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bacca throws a nice outside leg kick. Da Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bacca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bacca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Da Hammer gets a double leg takedown into Bacca's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Bacca looking for a sweep. Not yet Bacca, not yet. Bacca keeping moving, preventing Da Hammer from controlling successfully. Bacca tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bacca looking for a guillotine here but Da Hammer defends easily.
Bacca wants to sweep here but Da Hammer controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Da Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacca swivels though and keeps the full guard. Da Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Da Hammer trying to control but Bacca is working from the bottom. Da Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bacca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Da Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Hammer working some strikes from top position. Da Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bacca has wrist control. Da Hammer advances to half guard. Da Hammer looks to score some points with some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Bacca wants to improve his position but Da Hammer is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bacca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Hammer. Da Hammer misses with a head shot. Bacca uses the momentum to regain guard. Bacca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Hammer is aware though and is defending well. Da Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard. Da Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bacca works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Da Hammer forces his way into half guard. Da Hammer lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Da Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bacca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Da Hammer passes the guard and advances to mount! Bacca can't escape the position.
Bacca in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. 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! Bacca is in a horrible position here. Da Hammer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bacca wants to control but Da Hammer is having none of it. Bacca is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Hammer has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Da Hammer won't let Bacca get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Da Hammer working away from the top, dropping strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nammer Da Hammer dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Da Hammer lands a head shot. Da Hammer avoids the body shot from Bacca.
Da Hammer checks a leg kick. Da Hammer cracks Bacca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Da Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Bacca is rocked! Da Hammer darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bacca's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Da Hammer before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nammer Da Hammer! A victorious Nammer Da Hammer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cachacinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thao comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Thao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Cachacinha! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cachacinha with a lazy takedown attempt letting Thao counter with a right hand. Cachacinha takes one to the chin there. Thao slaps away a takedown attempt from Cachacinha, before circling back to the center of the mat. Thao moves into the clinch. Cachacinha blocks the elbow strike.
Thao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thao tries to stall but Cachacinha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cachacinha takes a shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cachacinha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Thao clinches up with Cachacinha and pushes him back against the cage. Thao is trying to stall.
Cachacinha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thao uses from the top position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cachacinha has his feet on Thao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Cachacinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Thao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thao has Cachacinha up against the cage in a clinch.
Cachacinha tries to break the clinch but Thao is controlling the position. Cachacinha blocks an elbow strike from Thao.
Thao breaks the clinch.
Thao throws a head kick but Cachacinha moves out of range.
Mano Thao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cachacinha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Cachacinha staying calm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cachacinha trying to control the position but Thao is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Thao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thao tries to get out of the position. Thao wants to get back to his feet but Cachacinha drags him back down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cachacinha wants to control but Thao is keeping him busy. Cachacinha misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha trying to control the action but Thao is working from the bottom. The referee asks Cachacinha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cachacinha prefers to stall for the moment though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorge Cachacinha hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Cachacinha misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thao's waist but Thao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cachacinha off to one side. Mano Thao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cachacinha. Thao forces Cachacinha back against the cage and clinches. Cachacinha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thao smiles and moves away.
Thao moves into the clinch successfully.
Cachacinha pulls Thao into guard.
Thao wants to get up but he can't break Cachacinha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Cachacinha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Thao wants to pass the guard but Cachacinha is keeping the position. Thao wants to stand but Cachacinha is controlling his posture from full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mano Thao dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cachacinha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thao.
Thao moves into the clinch. Thao breaks the clinch.
Cachacinha dodges the punch combination from Thao.
Cachacinha tries to clinch up but Thao circles away and keeps his distance. Thao closes the distance and clinches. Thao breaks from the clinch.
Cachacinha dives in and scores a takedown into Thao's guard. Cachacinha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cachacinha looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Cachacinha trying to move into half guard but instead Thao has managed to sweep! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cachacinha swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cachacinha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cachacinha looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Cachacinha has hold of Thao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cachacinha thowing shots but they're missing. Thao trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thao is squirming around, avoiding Cachacinha's attempts to control the action. Cachacinha controlling his opponent. Cachacinha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cachacinha trying to control but Thao is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cachacinha wants to finish this one by submission but Thao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cachacinha. Cachacinha controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Cachacinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thao leaves Cachacinha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Thao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cachacinha wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Thao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thao closes the distance and pushes Cachacinha back into the cage. Thao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thao lands a head shot. Cachacinha shoots in for a takedown but Thao shows good takedown defense. Mano Thao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cachacinha. Thao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jorge Cachacinha has been cut. Thao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cachacinha is rocked! Thao throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cachacinha shoots in for a takedown but Thao shows good takedown defense. Cachacinha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Thao lands a big head kick that sends Cachacinha tumbling to the mat! Thao takes a step backwards and waves Cachacinha back to his feet - he wants the finish! Cachacinha is still on wobbly legs! Can Thao finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thao has managed to clinch.
Thao works on Cachacinha's body with a couple of short punches. Thao controlling the action here for a moment.
Thao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thao pushes Cachacinha up against the cage in a clinch. Cachacinha seems to have recovered his senses. Thao has Cachacinha pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thao cracks Cachacinha with a nice body shot. Cachacinha wants a takedown.
Thao manages to break the clinch.
Mano Thao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thao pushes Cachacinha up against the cage in a clinch. Thao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cachacinha dodges the punch combination from Thao.
Thao takes the fight into the clinch. Thao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cachacinhas head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thao closes the distance and clinches. Cachacinha fails to pull guard.
Cachacinha goes for a takedown attempt but Thao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thao misses with a body kick. Thao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Cachacinha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thao is fending him off so far but Cachacinha persists. Nope, Thao circles away and we're back to standing. Some wild striking there from Thao.
Thao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thao keeps Cachacinha at a distance using the push kick. Thao lands a nice shot that snaps Cachacinha's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cachacinha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thao napping and manages to drive through into side control! Cachacinha is trying to get an arm triangle but Thao is defending well. Cachacinha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cachacinha's guard! Nice work there by Thao! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight! Mano Thao showed his dominance in that final round. I think Thao 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mano Thao! Mano Thao made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's All 160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julien Touret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touret comes to the cage accompanied by La Valse d'Amelie. Julien Touret could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Tavares's 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julien Touret! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Touret counters with a low kick, right behind Tavares 's knee. Touret cracks the inside of Tavares's front leg. Tavares cracks the inside of Touret's front leg. Touret throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Touret tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavares is able to avoid easily. Touret plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Touret thows a leg kick but Tavares checks it and Tavares counters with a slapping leg kick. Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Touret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Touret swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice body kick. Touret is breathing heavily. Touret takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares drops Touret with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Touret looks back up at him and smiles so Tavares waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Touret is rocked!
It looks like Julien Touret has been cut. Tavares throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Touret crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Tavares! Thiago Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Megadeth - Dialectic Chaos. Ryan has chosen Delerium - Silence as his entrance music. Zack Dio 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Dio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Ryan! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan. Dio checks the leg kick. Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick. Dio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dio looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range. Dio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Dio had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Jack Ryan has been cut. Dio avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target. Ryan tries to clinch but Dio moves out of range. Ryan looks to land a combination but Dio avoids it well. Ryan pushes Dio up against the cage in a clinch. Dio wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
Dio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dio wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ryan has Dio pressed against the cage, preventing Dio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dio throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dio avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Dio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dio throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely. Dio looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away. The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dio throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range. Ryan moves out of range as Dio throws a body kick.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dio scores with a jab. Dio blocks a head kick by Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan throws a hook but Dio blocks it. Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dio. Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Dio down. Dio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses. A left lands for Dio. Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dio swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ryan wants to clinch up but Dio keeps it at a distance. The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Dio. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dio - the referee stops the clock and Ryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dio. Ryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan misses with a looping left. Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Jack Ryan's cut even more. Dio cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg. Ryan is looking to score with low kicks. Ryan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Dio counters with a flying knee. Nice. Dio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dio cracks Ryan with a good jab. Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dio throws a good cross that connects.
Dio throws a quick inside leg kick. Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dio throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it. Ryan throws a wild body kick that Dio sees coming a mile off. Dio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ryan tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance. Ryan moves into the clinch. Dio blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dio. Dio is trying to break free. Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Dio. Ryan lands a nice uppercut. Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dio scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dio counters with a nice kick to the body. Ryan looks winded! A solid leg kick lands there for Dio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Dio dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Ryan'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.
Dio moves out of range of the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dio avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Ryan blocks a jab. Ryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dio keeps the fight on the outside. Dio misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Dio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dio lands with a nice body kick. Ryan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Good exchange - Dio coming out on top. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Dio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Dio.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Jack Ryan's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dio connects with a crisp jab. Ryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ryan tries to score with a low kick but Dio moves his leg out of the way. A bone on bone clash there as Dio blocks the leg kick.
Dio lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range. Dio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryan's head.
Jack Ryan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Dio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ryan is breathing heavily. Dio scores with a jab to the body. Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dio. A thudding body kick lands there by Dio!
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Ryan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zack Dio! An out of breath Zack Dio 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Trooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne - Rammstein. Trooper has chosen №1 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ross Maxwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Trooper! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trooper shoots in for a takedown but Maxwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Trooper doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Maxwell counter with a right hand.
It looks like Super Trooper has been cut. Maxwell connects with a right hand. Trooper shakes it off. Maxwell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Trooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maxwell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
Maxwell swings away with a leg kick that misses. Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Trooper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maxwell won't be happy with that. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Maxwell is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is working hard here to advance position. Trooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maxwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Trooper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maxwell has escaped the position, nice work there. Maxwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maxwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Trooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell is defending well. Maxwell tries to bench press Trooper off him but Trooper keeps the position. Trooper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maxwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trooper but great work by Maxwell. Trooper can't do much from the bottom here. Trooper regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trooper gets back to full guard.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Trooper keeps moving. Trooper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maxwell working some strikes from top position. Maxwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Trooper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maxwell is aware though and is defending well. This has been an exciting period of action! Trooper wants to sweep but no luck. Trooper trying to keep a closed guard but Maxwell is proving a slippery customer.
Trooper has his foot on Maxwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maxwell works his way back into a safe position though. Maxwell wants to control from the top but Trooper keeps moving. Trooper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maxwell passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trooper is not content to let Maxwell control the position. Trooper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maxwell connects with a decent elbow. The referee asks Maxwell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maxwell prefers to stall for the moment though. Trooper 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. Trooper struggling a bit here. Trooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Maxwell is putting a hurting on Trooper here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maxwell trying to control the position but Trooper is working away. Trooper tries to bench press Maxwell off him but Maxwell keeps the position. Maxwell trying to control the position but Trooper is working away. Maxwell lands a decent elbow from side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Trooper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maxwell's best efforts. Maxwell working the head and body with strikes. Trooper works his way to full guard. Good work. Maxwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maxwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Trooper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maxwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Super Trooper's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maxwell drops Trooper with a big left hand and mounts him. Trooper is in big trouble!
Trooper is rocked! Maxwell loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Trooper scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Maxwell land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Maxwell stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Maxwell! Post fight, Ross Maxwell took to the microphone: 'I got my revenge. Super Trooper is a high class BJJ guy and I need to control him on the ground. For my next fight, I want to face the champion later, either the Juicer or Ron Kane'. The defeated Super Trooper had this to say: 'Super Trooper is an amazing guy. I think I might have underestimated him. But as always, when you lose, you need to train more, eat more so that you will win more fights.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roderick Jenkins! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dragic lands a head kick!
It looks like Roderick Jenkins has been cut. Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragic is out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dragic throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily. Dragic lands a big head kick that sends Jenkins tumbling to the mat! Dragic takes a step backwards and waves Jenkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jenkins is rocked! Dragic lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dragic. Those never looked like landing. Dragic moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
Dragic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance.
Dragic lands a big uppercut and Jenkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jenkins looks OK. Dragic waves Jenkins back to his feet! Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragic finish him? Dragic tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dragic scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins looks winded! Dragic closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jenkins out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dragan Dragic! Dragan Dragic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes to the cage accompanied by MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a jab.
It looks like Ron Kane has been cut. Van De Wolf Keizer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A head kick by Kane misses and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kane wants to land a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a kick to the body.
Kane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van De Wolf Keizer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kane lands a glancing blow to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer's head. Van De Wolf Keizer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it. Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van De Wolf Keizer. Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Van De Wolf Keizer circles away.
Van De Wolf Keizer checks the leg kick. Kane throws a wild body kick that Van De Wolf Keizer sees coming a mile off. Ron Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kane looks to land a right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer moved out of range. Kane throws a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Van De Wolf Keizer off balance momentarily. Kane tries to work over Van De Wolf Keizer's front leg with a kick but Van De Wolf Keizer checks it. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kane moves out of range as Van De Wolf Keizer strikes. Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kane throws a low kick, looking for Van De Wolf Keizer's leg but Van De Wolf Keizer calmly moves out of range. Kane scores with a push kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kane avoids the body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kane misses with a low kick. Kane scores with a jab. Kane throws a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick. Kane throws a head kick that misses and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane misses with a straight right. Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Van De Wolf Keizer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Van De Wolf Keizer swings widly with a right hand
and Kane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van De Wolf Keizer really felt that one! Van De Wolf Keizer checks a leg kick. Kane looks to land a body kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moved away. Kane misses with an uppercut. Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane. Kane tries to clinch there but Van De Wolf Keizer circles away.
Van De Wolf Keizer thows a body shot but no joy. Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane connects with a leg kick. Van De Wolf Keizer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kane throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Van De Wolf Keizer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kane working a defensive guard here.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kane managing to control the position. Van De Wolf Keizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van De Wolf Keizer. That did some damage! Kane throws a nice outside leg kick. Kane connects with a solid leg kick. Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a right hand that misses
and Kane counters with a thumping low kick. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a kick to the body.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily. Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Van De Wolf Keizer 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ron Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheers as Kane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't seem phased though. An inside leg kick lands from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer 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. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kane's guard now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kane controls Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily but Van De Wolf Keizer frees himself. Van De Wolf Keizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Van De Wolf Keizer pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage. Van De Wolf Keizer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control the position but Kane postures up. Kane postures up in Van De Wolf Keizer's guard and throws a big left but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it. Kane connects with a couple of short punches. Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van De Wolf Keizer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van De Wolf Keizer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to keep Kane in close.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment. Van De Wolf Keizer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Van De Wolf Keizer is retaining full guard. Van De Wolf Keizer keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control the position but Kane postures up. Van De Wolf Keizer has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joost Van De Wolf Keizer. Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range. Van De Wolf Keizer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kane throws a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kane. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kane connects with an inside leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A head kick misses from Kane. Kane lands a nice shot that snaps Van De Wolf Keizer's head back.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kane misses with a looping right. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a sloppy head kick and Kane counters with a slapping leg kick. Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. An inside leg kick from Kane misses. Kane misses with a low kick as Van De Wolf Keizer jumps back. Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range as Kane throws a body kick.
Kane misses with a leg kick. Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head punch that misses. Kane trying to control the position but instead, Van De Wolf Keizer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the cage. Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane looking to slow down the pace here. A short uppercut from Kane. A head punch blocked on the inside by Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Van De Wolf Keizer stalling in the clinch but Kane improves position. Kane scores with a shoulder strike. Van De Wolf Keizer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane throws out a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range and Kane only half commits. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice looking body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a really nice looking cross but Kane seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch up. Kane ducks under a wild hook from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kane moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy. Van De Wolf Keizer pushes Kane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kane. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kane as Van De Wolf Keizer tries to tie him up. Van De Wolf Keizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a body punch. Van De Wolf Keizer tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Van De Wolf Keizer back against the cage. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kane prevents a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanes head. Kane misses with an elbow over the top. Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van De Wolf Keizer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kane. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short right from Kane on the inside. Kane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van De Wolf Keizer backwards. Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body punch.
Kane pushes Van De Wolf Keizer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van De Wolf Keizer backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joost Van De Wolf Keizer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van De Wolf Keizer motions for Kane to come forward. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Van De Wolf Keizer misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kane rushes Van De Wolf Keizer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kane prevents a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a right hand. Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kane. Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Van De Wolf Keizer into the cage. Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Van De Wolf Keizer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Kane digs a right hand into Van De Wolf Keizer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van De Wolf Keizer's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short uppercut from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanes head. Van De Wolf Keizer stalling the fight.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a shot to the head. Kane tries a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Van De Wolf Keizer. Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kane. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van De Wolf Keizer tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Van De Wolf Keizer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice short elbow. Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Kane tries to roll over but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps him under control. Kane wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a couple of nice shots. Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a head shot. Kane uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Van De Wolf Keizer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kane is trying to keep Van De Wolf Keizer in close.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The strikes coming from Van De Wolf Keizer are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Kane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van De Wolf Keizer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kane is looking for a sweep. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kane is not content to let Van De Wolf Keizer control the position. Van De Wolf Keizer lands a few punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer had his way with Ron Kane in that round. The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut. That's time! Van De Wolf Keizer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kane tried to score with a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer checks it. Kane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd cheers as Van De Wolf Keizer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though. Van De Wolf Keizer 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. Van De Wolf Keizer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kane keeping moving, preventing Van De Wolf Keizer from controlling successfully. Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van De Wolf Keizer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Van De Wolf Keizer throws an elbow that misses. Kane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van De Wolf Keizer's guard. Nice move by Kane!
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Van De Wolf Keizer is retaining full guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Van De Wolf Keizer pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage. Van De Wolf Keizer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kane working some strikes from top position. Van De Wolf Keizer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Van De Wolf Keizer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kane wants to control from the top but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard. Kane controls Van De Wolf Keizer momentarily but Van De Wolf Keizer frees himself. Van De Wolf Keizer is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows. 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! Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Van De Wolf Keizer is proving a slippery customer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big elbow that misses. Van De Wolf Keizer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van De Wolf Keizer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Wolf Keizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kane won't allow Van De Wolf Keizer to sweep him here. Van De Wolf Keizer controlling Kane's posture. Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Van De Wolf Keizer has wrist control. Van De Wolf Keizer keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. Van De Wolf Keizer controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kane jabs Van De Wolf Keizer right on the nose. Van De Wolf Keizer blinks but takes it well. A nice leg kick lands there from Kane. Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range of the body kick. Kane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van De Wolf Keizer tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it. Van De Wolf Keizer catches Kane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Van De Wolf Keizer checks a leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Van De Wolf Keizer. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer throws a nice outside leg kick. Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! Joost Van De Wolf Keizer showed his dominance in that final round. I think Van De Wolf Keizer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van De Wolf Keizer! Joost Van De Wolf Keizer retains his heavyweight title! Joost Van De Wolf Keizer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Zank you all for ze support and for believing in ze juicer! Super trooper was a great movie, but wuz not as great a fighter! I'm kidding, he wuz tough, I have very much respect for he and his manager, glad they showed up,to fight today! I love you all, ze juicer will be ready for who is next!'.
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