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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Little Secrets - Passion Pit. Marcos Costa 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maverick Jones!
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, Marcos Costa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Marcos Costa has been cut.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Costa takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Costa is rocked!
Costa is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Costa looks winded!
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones lands an elbow just above Costa 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones has Costa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Costa tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Costa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Costa is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones moves into full mount! Costa won't be happy about that!
Jones controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Costa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jones working for a choke but Costa is defending well.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Costa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Costa doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa can't escape the position.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Costa tries to buck him off.
Jones tightening his grip on Costa, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Costa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones wants the takedown. Costa is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Costa's guard against the cage.
Costa can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Costa shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones is looking to advance position but Costa won't allow it.
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Maverick Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Costa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Costa!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Costa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones takes Costa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Costa is in trouble.
Costa tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Costa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Costa for a finish.
Jones controls the action.
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Costa can't escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa is breathing heavily.
Jones is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Costa is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maverick Jones!
After winning the bout, Maverick Jones 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salomao Trindade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Salomao Trindade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Salomao Trindade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salomao Trindade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Shawn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shawn tries to clinch up but Trindade circles away and keeps his distance.
Trindade throws a wild body kick that Shawn sees coming a mile off.
Trindade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Trindade.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trindade enables Shawn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trindade manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shawn wants to control from the top but Trindade keeps moving.
Trindade is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shawn is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shawn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trindade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shawn, into his guard.
Trindade wants to pass the guard but Shawn is keeping the position.
Trindade advances position into side control!
Shawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trindade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trindade trying to control the action but Shawn is working from the bottom.
Trindade postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Shawn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trindade tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shawn is trying to control Trindade's posture but Trindade avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trindade is trying to get an arm triangle but Shawn is defending well.
Trindade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trindade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shawn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trindade is looking to take a break and control but Shawn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shawn looks to move to half guard but instead Trindade has passed into mount! Damn!
Trindade wants to control the pace but Shawn is squirming around nicely.
Shawn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn wants to improve his position but Trindade is controlling well.
Trindade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trindade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shawn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trindade passes to side control.
Trindade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shawn keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trindade in side control, throwing shots but Shawn defends.
Shawn can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salomao Trindade dominated that round.
That's time! Trindade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Trindade. Shawn shrugs it off though.
Shawn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shawn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trindade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trindade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shawn's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Trindade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shawn.
Shawn trying to control the action but Trindade is working from the bottom.
Trindade taking a bit of punishment here - Shawn scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trindade avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shawn.
Trindade tries to buck Shawn off but Shawn is having none of it.
Trindade struggling a bit here.
Trindade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shawn off and has taken his back!
Trindade has managed to slip his arm under Shawn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shawn is tapping out! Submission win for Trindade.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salomao Trindade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samran Mookjai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Lester has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samran Mookjai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester shoots for a double leg takedown but Mookjai sprawls well. He's pushed Lester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mookjai tries to sprawl but Lester drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mookjai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lester content to stall in guard here.
Mookjai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mookjai wants to hit a switch here but Lester passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mookjai there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mookjai is looking to get to half guard.
Lester avoids the attempt from Mookjai to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester content just to control the position here.
Lester throws some wild stikes that Mookjai manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mookjai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mookjai is pressing down on Lester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mookjai trying to keep a closed guard but Lester is proving a slippery customer.
Lester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mookjai on the ground.
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mookjai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Mookjai's legs - danger averted.
Mookjai wants to sweep but no luck.
Mookjai keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mookjai working a defensive guard here.
Lester throws a big elbow that misses.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mookjai trying to keep a closed guard but Lester is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bryan Lester wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mookjai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mookjai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lester shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lester stands and steps away. Mookjai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Samran Mookjai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester shoots in for a takedown but Mookjai shows good takedown defense.
Mookjai delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mookjai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mookjai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mookjai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Lester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mookjai.
Mookjai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mookjai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mookjai lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mookjai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mookjai lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mookjai, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samran Mookjai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mookjai lands with a kick to the temple. Lester shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Mookjai as Lester shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lester is defended easily by Mookjai.
Mookjai lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Lester wants to clinch.
Mookjai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samran Mookjai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.
Mookjai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Mookjai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mookjai. That's going to slow Lester down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mookjai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mookjai throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Lester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester fails with the takedown.
Mookjai scores with a nice body kick.
Lester clinches up against the cage.
Lester has clasped his hands together around Mookjai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mookjai is trying to improve his position.
Mookjai is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mookjai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mookjai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mookjai.
Lester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mookjai is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lester frees his head nicely. Oh but Mookjai has switched to an armbar! Lester is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samran Mookjai!
An out of breath Samran Mookjai 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Golotowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bendo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Falter. Hendo Bendo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hendo Bendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrzej Golotowski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golotowski throws a head kick that misses.
Golotowski throws a series of punches but Bendo moves out of range.
Bendo checks a low kick from Golotowski.
Bendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bendo slips a jab from Golotowski.
Nice takedown defense from Golotowski. No joy for Bendo on that attempt.
Bendo throws a hook to the side of Golotowski's head but Golotowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bendo feints and as Golotowski raises his hands in defense, Bendo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bendo 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.
Golotowski pushes Bendo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golotowski misses with a hook.
Bendo tests Golotowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golotowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bendo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Golotowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bendo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo has knee on belly momentarily but Golotowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Golotowski is staying active underneath Bendo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bendo trying to pass the guard but Golotowski defending well.
Bendo is keen to just control but Golotowski is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golotowski is trying to stand up here but Bendo is controlling him well.
Bendo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golotowski's head.
Golotowski is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hendo Bendo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bendo. Golotowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golotowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bendo manages to avoid it.
Golotowski throws an off balance right hand
and Bendo counters with a one-two to the body.
Golotowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Golotowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendo thuds a left hand into Golotowski's body.
Golotowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bendo checks a low kick from Golotowski.
Golotowski misses with a straight right.
Bendo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bendo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golotowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bendo.
Golotowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bendo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bendo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Golotowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Golotowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Bendo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendo Bendo'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.
Golotowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golotowski throws a nice looking combination but Bendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golotowski cracks Bendo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Golotowski misses.
No joy there for Golotowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golotowski looks to land a left hand but Bendo moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Golotowski finds it's target.
Golotowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bendo shoots in and bounces Golotowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Golotowski pushes Bendo off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golotowski misses with a right hand
so Bendo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golotowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Golotowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Golotowski keeping full guard, as Bendo tries to pass.
Bendo stops Golotowski from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Golotowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Bendo counters with a shoot takedown. Golotowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golotowski is keeping the position for now.
Bendo wants to control from the top but Golotowski keeps moving.
Golotowski wants to get back to his feet but Bendo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hendo Bendo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Golotowski.
Golotowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bendo.
Golotowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Bendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bendo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Golotowski is trying to defend but Bendo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bendo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golotowski pushes Bendo off looking to stand but Bendo dives back in and keeps control.
Bendo trying to control the action but Golotowski is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendo Bendo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Golotowski misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Bendo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hendo Bendo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Golotowski cracks Bendo with an open hand slap.
Golotowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bendo shoots for a takedown but Golotowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bendo throws a series of punches but Golotowski moves out of range.
Bendo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golotowski.
Bendo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golotowski.
Golotowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Golotowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bendo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Golotowski's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bendo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendo won't allow Golotowski to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Golotowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bendo swinging wildly here.
Golotowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golotowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golotowski tries a low kick but Bendo avoids it.
Hendo Bendo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golotowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Golotowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bendo under the eye.
Andrzej Golotowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golotowski throws a leg kick but Bendo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hendo Bendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bendo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golotowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bendo somewhat.
Bendo keeps the fight on the outside.
Golotowski gets caught flat footed, as Bendo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Golotowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Golotowski wants to sweep here but Bendo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bendo misses with a hook. Golotowski ducked under it nicely.
Golotowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Golotowski misses the shot to the body.
Bendo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golotowski.
Bendo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Golotowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golotowski misses with an uppercut
and Bendo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bendo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Golotowski wants to stand and escape but Bendo is having none of it.
Bendo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Golotowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bendo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Bendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golotowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bendo manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hendo Bendo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bendo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Bendo!
During a confident post fight interview, Hendo Bendo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Babcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FedEx Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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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
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FedEx Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babcock.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Funkyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Funkyama keeping control of the position.
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock is trying to control. Funkyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock is pressing down on Funkyama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Funkyama is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control from the bottom.
Funkyama gets back to full guard.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
Funkyama controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Babcock scores with the left hand. Funkyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkyama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babcock. Babcock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
FedEx Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock moves out of range of the leg kick from Funkyama.
Babcock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funkyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Babcock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funkyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock thuds a left hand into Funkyama's body.
Nice jab there from Babcock.
Babcock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funkyama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babcock scrambles back to his feet.
Funkyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babcock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funkyama scrambles back to his feet.
Babcock cracks Funkyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Funkyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babcock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babcock is looking to slow Funkyama down with leg kicks.
Funkyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funkyama's hands.
Babcock leaves Funkyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babcock misses with a straight left.
Funkyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Babcock which made him look bad.
Bruce Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FedEx Funkyama.
Babcock lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babcock.
A big left from Babcock misses.
Funkyama misses with a two punch combination.
Funkyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
A jab from Babcock misses.
Funkyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babcock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Funkyama's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babcock wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Babcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babcock misses with a looping left.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkyama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Babcock is trying to control but can't.
Funkyama drops an elbow to the side of Babcock's head.
Babcock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back!
Babcock is persistently looking for the submission but Funkyama is defending it well.
Babcock lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Funkyama is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Babcock off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama showing good submission defense here.
Funkyama is trying to break free.
Funkyama wants to control his opponent's hands but Babcock gets his hands free.
Babcock lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Funkyama.
I really don't envy Funkyama right now.
Even with his hooks in, Babcock manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Funkyama tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeps trying to improve his position.
Babcock throws a series of strikes and Funkyama wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Babcock looking to ground and pound but Funkyama is blocking nicely.
Babcock raining down shots from the mount!
Babcock 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama is in a horrible position here. Babcock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Babcock looking to control but Funkyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tries to control but Funkyama wriggling away.
Babcock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Funkyama looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babcock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Funkyama is rocked!
Babcock tries to control but Funkyama wriggling away.
Funkyama is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Babcock! Funkyama is hurt baaadly! Babcock is firing away with more strikes - Funkyama is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Babcock!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Babcock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Gnay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamo comes into the arena with Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman blaring out of the sound system. Wayne Gnay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Dynamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Gnay!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamo defending well as Gnay loads up on a big left hand.
Dynamo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gnay swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gnay misses the target.
Wayne Gnay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gnay lands an elbow inside.
Gnay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Gnay.
Gnay pushes off an throws an elbow but Dynamo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dynamo wants to take the fight to the mat but Gnay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gnay lands an elbow inside.
Dynamo avoiding damage as Gnay throws knees to the body.
Gnay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gnay is working Dynamo over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gnay lands a nice elbow.
Dynamo jumps guard but Gnay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Gnay.
Dynamo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnay stops a takedown attempt from Dynamo.
Gnay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dynamo tries to score a body lock takedown but Gnay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gnay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamo is defending well for now.
Gnay lands an elbow that stopped Dynamo in his tracks for a moment.
Gnay lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Gnay.
Gnay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gnay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dynamo managing to block the knees to the body from Gnay.
Gnay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamo is defending well for now.
Dynamo is trying to drag Gnay to the mat but Gnay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gnay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gnay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dynamo.
Come on Gnay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dynamos head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dynamo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gnay.
Gnay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gnay stops a takedown attempt from Dynamo.
Gnay avoiding damage.
Gnay tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamo avoids the damage to the body.
Dynamo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnay just leaning against Dynamo, taking a breather.
Gnay lands an elbow inside.
Gnay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gnay stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gnay trying to land knees to the body.
Dynamo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gnay lands a damaging elbow.
Gnay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dynamo backwards.
Gnay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gnay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gnay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gnay lands an elbow that stopped Dynamo in his tracks for a moment.
Dynamo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Gnay dominated that round.
That's time! Dynamo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dynamo takes one to the side of the head.
Gnay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gnay punishes Dynamo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dynamo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gnay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gnay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gnay lands an elbow inside.
Wayne Gnay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gnay lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Gnay.
Gnay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dynamo's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Gnay.
Dynamo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gnay to keep the fight standing.
Gnay lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnay lands an elbow that stopped Dynamo in his tracks for a moment.
Gnay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gnay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dynamo's defenses.
Nice elbow from Gnay.
Gnay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gnay stalling the fight.
Gnay tries a knee to the head but Dynamo blocks it.
Gnay misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gnay.
Gnay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gnay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dynamo's defenses.
Gnay gets through Dynamo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnay lands an elbow inside.
Gnay lands a nice uppercut.
Gnay lands a shoulder strike.
Dynamo is rocked!
Gnay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Dynamo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gnay stops a takedown attempt from Dynamo.
Dynamo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dynamo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamo is working for takedown but Gnay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gnay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of 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!
Gnay tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamo avoids the damage to the body.
Gnay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamo is defending well for now.
Gnay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gnay lands a shoulder strike.
Gnay lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gnay.
Gnay stalling.
Gnay missing with knees to the body.
Gnay lands an elbow inside.
Gnay tries to land a knee to the head but Dynamo blocks with his arms.
Gnay lands a body punch.
Gnay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gnay lands a damaging elbow.
Gnay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dynamo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gnay lands an elbow just above Dynamo 's eye.
Gnay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dynamo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gnay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gnay lands a damaging elbow.
Dynamo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gnay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gnay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dynamo wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamo tries for a takedown but Gnay manages to get underhooks.
Gnay lands a damaging elbow.
Gnay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamo is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gnay stalling the fight.
Gnay lands with a right to the head.
Gnay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Gnay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dynamo takes one to the chin there.
Gnay throws an overhand right that lands on Dynamo's shoulder, as Dynamo tries to avoid the shot.
Gnay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dynamo under the eye.
A jab from Gnay finds it's way through Dynamo's defenses.
Dynamo looks for a takedown but Gnay sprawls well.
Gnay throws a right hand that Dynamo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynamo also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Dynamo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gnay tries to bum rush Dynamo with a series of wild strikes but Dynamo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dynamo fails to land the takedown.
Gnay is pawing at Dynamo, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Dynamo's nose. Dynamo is badly hurt! Gnay pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Dynamo tries desperately to hold on but Gnay is relentless in his assault! As Dynamo receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Gnay away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Gnay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smierdzielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smierdzielski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2 Chainz - Riot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Smierdzielski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Brazil's chin.
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199 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Smierdzielski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brazil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brazil takes a swing at Smierdzielski's ribcage but misses.
Brazil throws a wild body kick that Smierdzielski sees coming a mile off.
Brazil gets in close and tags Smierdzielski with a short punch that almost sends Smierdzielski to the mat! Oh Smierdzielski is in big trouble! He turns his back on Brazil, trying to create some distance but Brazil rushes him, striking wildly and Smierdzielski goes down! The referee tackles Brazil into the cage to end the fight! Brazil is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Brazil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luisao Linhaeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhaeres comes to the cage accompanied by BJJ Gangnam Style. Moyses Mattos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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262 lbs
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275 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luisao Linhaeres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhaeres tries to bum rush Mattos with a series of wild strikes but Mattos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linhaeres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mattos swivels and escapes.
Linhaeres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mattos pinned against the cage. Mattos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linhaeres shoots in for a double leg but Mattos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luisao Linhaeres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linhaeres shoots for a double leg takedown but Mattos sprawls well. He's pushed Linhaeres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Linhaeres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mattos .
Horrible takedown by Linhaeres or perhaps it was just good defense by Mattos which made him look bad.
Linhaeres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mattos circles away.
Mattos stuffs the takedown attempt from Linhaeres. Linhaeres gets slowly back to his feet.
Linhaeres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mattos defends it nicely.
Mattos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Linhaeres.
Mattos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mattos wants it to stay on the feet.
Mattos cracks Linhaeres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhaeres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mattos swivels and escapes.
Mattos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mattos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linhaeres.
Linhaeres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mattos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linhaeres manages to avoid it.
Mattos misses the jab.
Linhaeres fails with a takedown attempt.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mattos as he jumps to the side.
Linhaeres fails to land the takedown.
Linhaeres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mattos defends it nicely.
Linhaeres shoots for a double leg takedown but Mattos sprawls well. He's pushed Linhaeres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Linhaeres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mattos as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Mattos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mattos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhaeres was well out of range. Poor timing from Mattos .
Linhaeres shoots in looking for a takedown but Mattos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Linhaeres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Linhaeres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mattos swivels and escapes.
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!
Linhaeres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mattos pinned against the cage. Mattos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linhaeres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mattos swivels and escapes.
Linhaeres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mattos digs a good hook to Linhaeres's body.
Linhaeres is breathing heavily.
Mattos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linhaeres moves away.
Mattos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mattos wants it to stay on the feet.
Mattos with a hook.
Mattos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Linhaeres misses with a takedown
and Mattos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Linhaeres thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linhaeres manages to avoid it.
Donk. Mattos catches Linhaeres right on the button with a cross.
Mattos throws a body punch but Linhaeres moves out of range.
Mattos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Linhaeres. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mattos throws a series of punches but Linhaeres avoids them all with ease.
Linhaeres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mattos 's waist but Mattos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linhaeres off to one side.
Mattos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Linhaeres at a distance.
Mattos connects with a body shot that sends Linhaeres's belly button to the back.
Mattos lands a big right hand that sends Linhaeres crashing to the mat! Mattos stays standing though and waves Linhaeres back to his feet!
Mattos drops Linhaeres with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Linhaeres looks back up at him and smiles so Mattos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Linhaeres is rocked!
Moyses Mattos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mattos circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Linhaeres tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mattos wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moyses Mattos !
Moyses Mattos is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Moyses Mattos 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Anthriel (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. Hong Li is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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141 lbs
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119 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorn Anthriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Li.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Anthriel has the dominant position.
Anthriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anthriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Anthriel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anthriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Anthriel as the two fighters clinch.
Anthriel has Li pushed against the cage.
Anthriel presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Anthriel is blocking nicely.
Anthriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthriel digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Anthriel stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthriel lands with a left to the head.
Anthriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Anthriel.
Anthriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Anthriel has double underhooks.
Come on Anthriel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Anthriel - that landed with a thud.
Anthriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anthriel works on Li's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anthriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li is rocked!
Anthriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthriel finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthriel lands an uppercut.
Anthriel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Li! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Anthriel is unloading with more strikes now! Li drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorn Anthriel!
Jorn Anthriel retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Jorn Anthriel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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