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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Volkov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfredo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chavez.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chavez sprawling to the canvas! Chavez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Volkov finish him?!
It looks like Alfredo Chavez has been cut.
Nikolai Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolai Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavez looks gassed!
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Volkov.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Volkov sends Chavez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Volkov is motioning to the referee to let Chavez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chavez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Chavez out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nikolai Volkov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kujo Yoritsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos's entrance music is Mala vida. A fine choice. Kujo Yoritsune will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kujo Yoritsune!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Yoritsune as Santos shoots in.
Yoritsune throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoritsune circles away.
Yoritsune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoritsune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoritsune circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yoritsune works the jab nicely.
Yoritsune bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Yoritsune stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos rushes Yoritsune and presses him up against the cage.
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Yoritsune misses with a wild combination.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Yoritsune.
Yoritsune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yoritsune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yoritsune wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoritsune tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Yoritsune wants to get back to full guard but Santos has mounted him!
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoritsune wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Yoritsune stops Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yoritsune is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Yoritsune wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santos avoids the attempt from Yoritsune to control.
Yoritsune working to try and regain half guard.
Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yoritsune hang on?
Santos looking to ground and pound but Yoritsune is blocking nicely.
Yoritsune is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoritsune 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.
Yoritsune tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos wants to control the pace but Yoritsune is squirming around nicely.
Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos avoids the attempt from Yoritsune to control.
Yoritsune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos unloads with some shots from mount but Yoritsune bucks and avoids them well.
Yoritsune gets back to half guard.
Yoritsune is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoritsune avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoritsune wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is thwarting Yoritsune's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoritsune is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santos is staying active.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Yoritsune is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Yoritsune gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Santos can't escape the position.
Yoritsune wants to control the position but Santos frees himself and scrambles - Yoritsune manages to regain control in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoritsune wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kujo Yoritsune will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yoritsune lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos keeps Yoritsune at a distance using the push kick.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santos tries to clinch up but Yoritsune circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoritsune counters with a one-two to the body.
Yoritsune throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos throws and low kick but Yoritsune moves out of range easily.
Yoritsune lands a nice shot that snaps Santos's head back.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yoritsune.
Some wild striking there from Yoritsune.
A right-left combo lands from Yoritsune.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yoritsune crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santos - the referee stops the clock and Yoritsune gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santos. Yoritsune manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A right-left combo lands from Yoritsune.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoritsune avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab by Yoritsune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but Yoritsune is out of range.
Yoritsune throws a one two combo.
Yoritsune with a jab.
Yoritsune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kujo Yoritsune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoritsune misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoritsune throws a series of strikes that have Santos backpedaling.
Yoritsune misses with a two punch combination.
Yoritsune stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Yoritsune.
Yoritsune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoritsune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yoritsune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos dives in and grabs Yoritsune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoritsune pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yoritsune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoritsune throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Yoritsune.
Yoritsune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yoritsune lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Yoritsune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoritsune scores with a three punch combo!
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
Yoritsune is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos punching from mount but Yoritsune doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoritsune wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Yoritsune is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Yoritsune tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kujo Yoritsune just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoritsune fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoritsune misses with a few strikes there.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Yoritsune stalks Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santos's face. Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yoritsune throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Yoritsune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Yoritsune.
Yoritsune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoritsune wants it to stay on the feet.
Yoritsune wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoritsune lands a two punch combo.
Yoritsune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoritsune.
Yoritsune lands a slapping body shot.
Yoritsune connects with the punch.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Yoritsune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoritsune is working the combinations to good effect here.
Santos thows a body kick. Yoritsune tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yoritsune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yoritsune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Yoritsune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos tries to clinch there but Yoritsune circles away.
A left and a right from Yoritsune both land. Nice combination.
Kujo Yoritsune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoritsune misses with a two punch combination.
Rafael Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoritsune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoritsune throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kujo Yoritsune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Yoritsune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoritsune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoritsune misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoritsune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Yoritsune cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Yoritsune scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoritsune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoritsune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoritsune throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Yoritsune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoritsune fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoritsune misses with a wild combination.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Yoritsune shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoritsune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yoritsune is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yoritsune lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoritsune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoritsune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoritsune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos misses with a combination
and Yoritsune counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Yoritsune.
Yoritsune misses with a double jab.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Yoritsune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoritsune throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Yoritsune as Santos shoots in.
Yoritsune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoritsune might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yoritsune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoritsune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoritsune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoritsune throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoritsune throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos wants to clinch up but Yoritsune keeps it at a distance.
Yoritsune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yoritsune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoritsune stalks Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santos's face. Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoritsune misses with the combination.
Yoritsune scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
Yoritsune misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Yoritsune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Yoritsune.
Yoritsune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoritsune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoritsune lands a two punch combo.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and Yoritsune counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yoritsune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Yoritsune throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoritsune throws a one two combo.
Yoritsune throws out a powerful jab.
Yoritsune looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Yoritsune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Yoritsune both land. Nice combination.
Yoritsune lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Yoritsune.
Yoritsune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoritsune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoritsune fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoritsune looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yoritsune struggling a bit here.
Rafael Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoritsune gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yoritsune actively working from the bottom here.
Kujo Yoritsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoritsune is holding on to half guard well.
Yoritsune is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is thwarting Yoritsune's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kujo Yoritsune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yoritsune 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kujo Yoritsune!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Beautiful Mind. On his way into the cage it seems that Ben Savage has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ben Savage seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grammur Natzee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natzee looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Natzee.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Natzee misses.
Natzee tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Natzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Natzee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natzee avoids it.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Natzee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natzee avoids it.
Natzee gets control of Savage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natzee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natzee wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Natzee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natzee keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Natzee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Natzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Natzee shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Natzee circles away.
Savage lands a high kick!
Savage clinches up against the cage.
Natzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Ben Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grammur Natzee.
Savage clinches.
Savage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Natzee.
Natzee tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natzee tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Natzee avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savage.
Natzee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Natzee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Savage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Natzee is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Natzee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savage lands a damaging elbow.
Natzee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Natzee avoids the damage to the body.
Savage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Natzee looks gassed!
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Natzee avoids the damage to the body.
Natzee jumps guard but Savage stands there with Natzee around his waist. Natzee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Savage stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Savage.
Savage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savage scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Natzee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Natzee throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natzee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Natzee misses.
A nice combination there by Savage.
Ben Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage lands an elbow that stopped Natzee in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savage.
Savage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Natzee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Natzee scores a takedown into full mount!
Natzee wants to control the pace but Savage is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Natzee.
Natzee throwing strikes here but Savage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Natzee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Natzee looking for a guillotine from mount but Savage is having none of it.
Savage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Natzee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Natzee is working for a guillotine from mount but Savage frees his head quite easily.
Savage working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Savage dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Natzee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Natzee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage wants to clinch.
Savage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savage feints and then cracks Natzee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Natzee down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Natzee fails to pull guard.
Savage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Natzee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Natzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Natzee misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ben Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grammur Natzee.
Savage forces Natzee back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws an elbow that misses.
The referee calls for Savage to work.
Natzee blocks an elbow strike.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Natzee.
Savage gets underhooks to prevent Natzee's takedown attempt.
Natzee goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Natzee is breathing heavily.
Natzee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Natzee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Natzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Natzee misses the jab.
Savage moves away from the strike by Natzee.
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Natzee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Natzee.
It looks like Ben Savage has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natzee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Natzee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Natzee has hold of one of Savage's legs. Savage is fighting the takedown attempt but Natzee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Savage is trying to keep Natzee in close.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Natzee on the ground.
Natzee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savage is trying to control the position but Natzee postures up.
Natzee stops Savage from standing up.
Savage controls Natzee momentarily but Natzee frees himself.
Natzee trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Natzee 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natzee postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
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.
Natzee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Natzee throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Natzee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savage - that will leave a mark!
Savage throws a nice head kick!
Savage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Natzee to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Natzee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage moves away from the strike by Natzee.
Natzee cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Natzee lands the left hand.
Natzee tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage scores with a knee to the head.
Natzee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Natzee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage trying to stall but Natzee improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage landing knees to the head.
Natzee tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Natzee successfully pulls guard.
Savage trying to control but Natzee is working from the bottom.
Natzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Natzee keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Natzee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natzee is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Natzee controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natzee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grammur Natzee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Savage'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Savage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Natzee.
Savage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Natzee if he has to take too many more of those.
Natzee throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Savage wants to clinch.
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Natzee off the cage and back into rage.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savage, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage clinches.
Natzee tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Natzee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Natzee tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Natzee drops back down to his feet.
Ben Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grammur Natzee.
Natzee tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savage is trying to maintain a safe position but Natzee gets an underhook and turns Savage into the cage.
Natzee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savage walks away with a smile on his face. Natzee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natzee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savage connects with a solid leg kick.
Savage has managed to clinch.
Natzee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savage lands an elbow inside that Natzee shrugs off.
Natzee managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Natzee wants a takedown but no success here.
Natzee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Natzee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Natzee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Natzee avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Natzee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ben Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Natzee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Natzee successfully pulls guard.
Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Natzee's legs - danger averted.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Natzee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Natzee keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Natzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natzee keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Natzee looking for a sweep. Not yet Natzee, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Natzee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage closes the distance and pushes Natzee back into the cage.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Natzee avoids the damage to the body.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Natzee.
Savage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Natzee's face.
Natzee successfully pulls guard.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Natzee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Natzee advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natzee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Natzee slows the pace down.
Natzee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Natzee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Savage is not content to let Natzee control the position.
Savage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage is not content to let Natzee control the position.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage moves into the clinch.
Natzee drags the fight down to the ground.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Savage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Natzee is proving hard to escape from.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Natzee.
Natzee trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dymond's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Are you gonna go my way. Andre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Dymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Andre!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dymond scores with a decent looking hook.
Dymond is looking to clinch.
Andre swats away the attempt to clinch by Dymond.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown but Andre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Dymond scores with a four punch combination!
Dymond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dymond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Dymond are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dymond postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre tries to escape but Dymond is in control.
Andre throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Andre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dymond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dymond.
A leg kick checked by Dymond.
Dymond misses with a hook.
Andre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dymond.
Paulo Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Andre misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andre wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dymond.
Andre misses with the combination.
Dymond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dymond somewhat.
Dymond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dymond takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Dymond shoots in and drives through. Andre sprawls well.
Dymond scores with a takedown into Andre's guard.
Dymond looking to sit in guard and control but Andre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre wants to stand and escape but instead Dymond has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dymond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dymond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dymond has Andre in his guard.
Andre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dymond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre preventing the sweep.
Andre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dymond is proving hard to escape from.
Dymond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dymond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andre postures up and lands a big shot to Dymond's brow.
Dymond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dymond kicks Andre off and gets to his feet.
Andre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andre wants it to stay on the feet.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Dymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dymond is breathing heavily.
Dymond fails with a takedown attempt.
Andre throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dymond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dymond fails to land the takedown.
Dymond misses with a leg kick
and Andre counters with a series of strikes. Dymond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dymond fails with a takedown attempt.
Dymond throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Andre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andre looks to land a combination. Dymond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andre counters with a nice leg kick.
Andre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dymond.
Andre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dymond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andre throws a head kick that misses
and Dymond counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dymond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dymond darts in trying to clinch
and Andre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dymond.
Dymond clinches but Andre breaks the clinch
and Andre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dymond's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Andre misses.
Dymond misses with the body kick
and Andre counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like James Dymond has been cut.
Dymond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dymond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andre swivels and escapes.
Andre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dymond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dymond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andre at a distance.
Dymond tries to clinch but Andre moves out of range.
Dymond shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws a head kick but Dymond moves out of range.
Andre misses with a series of wild punches.
Dymond falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andre throws a nice looking combination but Dymond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andre checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Andre as Dymond shoots in.
James Dymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dymond is out of range and Andre settles back down.
Andre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dymond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre misses with a two punch combination.
Dymond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dymond misses with a takedown
and Andre counters with a low kick, right behind Dymond 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dymond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dymond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andre misses with a low kick.
Andre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dymond.
No joy there for Andre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paulo Andre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dymond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andre counters with a two punch combo.
Andre misses with the combination.
Andre misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dymond.
Dymond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andre.
Dymond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dymond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andre is squirming around, avoiding Dymond's attempts to control the action.
Andre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dymond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andre is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Andre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Dymond'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dymond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dymond throws an overhand right that lands on Andre's shoulder, as Andre tries to avoid the shot.
Andre connects with a solid leg kick.
Dymond shoots for a double leg takedown but Andre sprawls well. He's pushed Dymond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andre misses with a double jab
and Dymond counters with a stiff right hand.
Andre blocks a low kick nicely.
Andre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dymond.
Andre looks to land a combination but Dymond avoids it well.
Dymond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dymond gets to his feet - Andre follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dymond wants to clinch
and Andre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dymond dodges the punch combination from Andre.
Andre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dymond misses with a double jab
and Andre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dymond throws a combination that misses
and Andre counters with a nice leg kick.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dymond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dymond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dymond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andre backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dymond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dymond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dymond scores with a nice head shot.
Andre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dymond circles away quickly and effectively.
Dymond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andre can pounce on him.
Dymond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dymond doesn't seem bothered though.
Andre lands a jab-cross combination.
Andre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Andre misses
and Dymond counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dymond.
Dymond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andre breaks from the clinch.
Dymond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andre counters with a good low kick that Dymond was not able to check.
Dymond wants to clinch but Andre slips to the side
and Andre counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dymond counters with a left and a right that stings Andre.
Dymond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dymond fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Dymond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dymond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andre counters with a nice leg kick.
Dymond misses with a jab to the body
and Andre counters with a head kick.
Andre misses with a combination
and Dymond counters with a shoot takedown. Andre fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre keeping moving, preventing Dymond from controlling successfully.
Dymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dymond is looking to stand up but Andre won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Andre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Andre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen John Denver's Thank God I'm a Country Boy as his entrance music. Renato Sobral has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sobral looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Sobral on that attempt.
Williams throws a right hand that Sobral ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobral also avoids with ease.
Sobral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams steps into range and cracks Sobral with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sobral flops backwards and Williams dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sobral is rocked!
It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Sobral's head off the mat! Sobral is out! He's out! Williams jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huey Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sanchez (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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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huey Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Law landing knees to the head.
Law gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is pulling down on Law's head. It's preventing any offense from Law, at least for the moment.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Law from standing up.
Law gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands a jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Law sprawls well. Law wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Law connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Law rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Law has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Law moves away
and Law counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Law manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Law can't get the takedown.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Law walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huey Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanchez.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Law connects with the punch.
Law clinches with his opponent.
Law lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Law with a knee to the head.
Law wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Law persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
Law will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Law decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Law lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Law.
Law is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Law to get to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sanchez.
Law prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Law lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law lands a knee to the head.
It looks like James Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Law lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Law crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Law slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Law.
Law lands a knee to the head.
Law lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez stands up from half guard.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Law connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Law wants it to stay on the feet.
Huey Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanchez.
Law moves into the clinch successfully.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Law is stalling here.
Sanchez jumps into guard, dragging Law to the mat.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Law stands up from Sanchez's guard - Law perhaps looking for a knockout.
Law connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Law tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Law to the ground. Law escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanchez uses from the top position.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Sanchez from standing up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Law from getting back to his feet.
Law keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Law pushes Sanchez off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Law displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez jumps guard but Law stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Law lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Law lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Law lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Law.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Law dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Law has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Law is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Law scores with a knee to the head.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Law has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Huey Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up James Sanchez's cut even more.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Law instigates a clinch.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez jumps guard but Law stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Come on Law - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huey Law has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Law creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Law gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Law tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sanchez controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Law seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Law has managed to clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Law walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huey Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law clinches with his opponent.
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law lands a head kick!
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law throws out a powerful jab.
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez jumps guard but Law stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Law scores with a knee to the head.
Law blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Law walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Law instigates a clinch.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Law just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law stalling the fight.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Law's waist but Law gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
James Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huey Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huey Law showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Law has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Law!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genetia comes to the cage accompanied by Remain Nameless. Maximilian has chosen Die Antwoord : Enter the Ninja as his entrance music. Joliver Genetia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabio Maximilian's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabio Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximilian throws a combination. Genetia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Genetia scores with a four punch combination!
Maximilian throws a sloppy head kick and Genetia moves out of range easily.
Genetia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genetia lands a lovely overhand right.
Genetia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genetia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximilian lands a two punch combo.
Maximilian tries to clinch there but Genetia circles away.
Genetia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximilian.
Maximilian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximilian shoots in but Genetia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Genetia misses with a few strikes there.
Maximilian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Maximilian.
Maximilian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Genetia swivels and escapes.
Genetia lands with a kick to the temple. Maximilian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Genetia scores with a hook to the body. Maximilian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximilian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genetia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximilian misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genetia throws a head kick that Maximilian semi-blocks.
Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximilian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Genetia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximilian is looking to clinch but Genetia is avoiding it.
Genetia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximilian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joliver Genetia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Genetia.
Genetia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia tries to break the clinch but Maximilian is controlling the position.
Maximilian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genetia walks away with a smile on his face. Maximilian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Genetia misses with a straight right.
Maximilian blocks a head kick by Genetia.
Genetia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maximilian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but Genetia won't allow it.
Maximilian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Genetia smiles and moves away.
Maximilian shoots in and drives through. Genetia sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maximilian misses with a combination
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximilian is rocked!
Genetia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximilian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Genetia's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximilian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximilian tries to advance to mount but Genetia denies him.
You can see the frustration on Genetia's face as Maximilian controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia sneaks back into half guard.
Genetia is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maximilian misses with the combination.
Maximilian misses with a body shot.
Maximilian darts in trying to clinch
and Genetia counters with a nice body kick.
Genetia lands with a hook. Maximilian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Genetia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximilian with a poor takedown
and Genetia counters with a nice body shot.
Maximilian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Genetia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maximilian is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maximilian is breathing heavily.
Genetia lands a head kick!
Genetia thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maximilian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Genetia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Genetia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Maximilian does no damage.
Maximilian tries to clinch but Genetia moves away
and Genetia counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian misses with a takedown attempt
and Genetia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Maximilian.
Maximilian shoots and misses
and Genetia counters with a straight right hand.
Maximilian tries to clinch up
and Genetia counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximilian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maximilian is still on wobbly legs! Can Genetia finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genetia scores with a one two! Maximilian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maximilian tries for a takedown but Genetia circles away easily
and Maximilian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximilian tries to close the distance and clinch but Genetia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximilian seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia lands a big head kick that sends Maximilian tumbling to the mat! Genetia takes a step backwards and waves Maximilian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A nice inside leg kick there by Genetia. That's going to slow Maximilian down.
Maximilian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximilian.
Genetia lands with a kick to the temple. Maximilian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Genetia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maximilian misses with a jab to the body
and Genetia counters with a nice body shot.
Genetia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genetia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximilian moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian fails with the takedown
and Genetia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Genetia throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximilian misses with a takedown
and Genetia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fabio Maximilian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genetia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximilian. That did some damage!
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximilian moves into the clinch.
Genetia breaks the clinch.
Genetia looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximilian is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maximilian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Genetia counters with a good low kick that Maximilian was not able to check.
Maximilian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Genetia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximilian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Genetia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Genetia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maximilian has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Maximilian.
Maximilian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Genetia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Genetia - that will leave a mark!
Genetia misses with a two punch combination.
Genetia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genetia throws a combination that misses
and Maximilian counters by moving into the clinch.
Maximilian tries to land a knee to the head but Genetia blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Genetia breaks the clinch.
Maximilian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Genetia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian misses with a double jab
and Genetia counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genetia.
Joliver Genetia is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximilian with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Genetia cracks Maximilian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Genetia.
Genetia throws the left hand but Maximilian avoids the punch easily.
Genetia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Genetia lands with a nice body punch.
Genetia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximilian can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Genetia.
Genetia dips to his left and cracks Maximilian with an uppercut!
Maximilian wants to clinch but Genetia slips to the side
and Genetia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Genetia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximilian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Genetia.
Genetia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Genetia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joliver Genetia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximilian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maximilian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Genetia counters with a thumping low kick.
Fabio Maximilian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genetia throws a head kick but Maximilian moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genetia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximilian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Genetia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joliver Genetia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genetia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joliver Genetia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Arias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuderval Faruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arias kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dilated peoples - you can't hide you can't run . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Arias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuderval Faruk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faruk thows a body shot but no joy.
Faruk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arias.
Arias throws the left hand but Faruk avoids the punch easily.
Faruk looks to score with a jab to the body but Arias is just out of range.
Faruk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Arias misses the target.
Arias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faruk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faruk missing with a left hand there. Arias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arias misses with a straight left.
Arias moves away from the strike by Faruk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faruk misses with a hook. Arias ducked under it nicely.
Arias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arias takes one to the chin there.
Faruk swings for the body but Arias moves out of range.
A jab from Arias does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arias.
Faruk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faruk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Arias misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faruk throws a right hand that Arias ducks under and follows up with a left that Arias also avoids with ease.
Arias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faruk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faruk shoots in but no luck this time.
Arias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faruk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faruk jabs at Arias's body.
Arias throws a right and a left that Faruk avoids nicely.
Arias throws a looping overhand right but Faruk ducks down to avoid it.
Faruk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arias but Arias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zack Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuderval Faruk.
Arias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faruk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faruk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arias.
Arias looks to land a left hand but Faruk moved out of range nicely.
Faruk loads up on a big right hand but Arias slips the punch.
Arias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faruk.
Faruk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faruk moves away from the strike by Arias.
Arias throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arias throws a jab but it's blocked by Faruk.
Arias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faruk throws out the jab.
Arias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faruk.
Faruk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arias throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias misses with a straight left.
Arias misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zack Arias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faruk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arias throws out a loose jab but Faruk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Faruk misses.
Arias missing with a left hand there. Faruk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zack Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faruk throws a body punch but Arias moves out of range.
Zack Arias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faruk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arias misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faruk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arias.
Arias throws the left hand but Faruk avoids the punch easily.
Arias lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Arias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faruk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arias throws a shot from downtown. Faruk moves away and avoids it.
Arias stuffs the takedown.
Arias is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arias misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Faruk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arias doesn't seem phased though.
Faruk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arias.
Faruk ducks right into an uppercut from Arias.
Arias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arias staying out of range there.
Zack Arias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Arias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arias throws a jab but it's blocked by Faruk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias throws a monster overhand right that drops Faruk! Arias follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Arias!
Zack Arias retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead End. Jed Masilungan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Santana!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santana backs up against the cage.
It looks like Fabricio Santana has been cut.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masilungan as he avoids it easily.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Masilungan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masilungan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masilungan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masilungan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Santana blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Masilungan misses with a leg kick.
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masilungan defends it nicely.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masilungan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Santana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masilungan.
Santana checks a leg kick nicely.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana misses the body punch
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
Santana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
A telegraphed right hand from Masilungan misses the target.
Santana avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Santana looks to land a combination. Masilungan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santana misses with a combination
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Santana.
Jab by Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masilungan misses with a kick to the body.
Masilungan lands with a good body shot.
Masilungan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masilungan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jed Masilungan is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masilungan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
Jed Masilungan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan checks a low kick from Santana.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masilungan counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masilungan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masilungan.
Masilungan missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jed Masilungan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santana on the side of the head.
Masilungan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masilungan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana shoots in and bounces Masilungan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Masilungan is keeping the position.
Santana won't allow Masilungan to get back to his feet.
Masilungan is trying to keep Santana in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masilungan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Santana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masilungan.
That has opened up Fabricio Santana's cut even more.
Masilungan with a jab.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana takes one to the chin there.
Santana shoots and misses
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masilungan misses with a kick to the body.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Santana needs to keep his hands up - Masilungan had a free shot at his head there.
Santana slips a jab from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan connects with the punch.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana slips under a jab from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws and low kick but Santana moves out of range easily.
Masilungan throws a chopping leg kick but Santana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masilungan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masilungan is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan is pressing down on Santana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santana won't allow Masilungan to sweep him here.
Masilungan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santana is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santana postures up.
Santana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masilungan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santana has Masilungan in his guard.
Masilungan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masilungan has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
Masilungan gets to his feet. Santana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a big head kick but Santana shrugs it off.
Masilungan tries to bum rush Santana with a series of wild strikes but Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana needs to keep his hands up - Masilungan had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masilungan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Masilungan.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan throws a hook but Santana avoids it easily.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan throws a jab when Santana was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masilungan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santana tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana is rocked!
Santana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Masilungan finish him?
The cut above Fabricio Santana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Santana tries for a takedown but Masilungan circles away easily
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan misses the jab.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Santana.
Santana slips under a jab from Masilungan.
Santana blocks a leg kick.
Masilungan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with an outside leg kick.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Santana.
Santana blocks a jab.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Masilungan looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.
Masilungan misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Masilungan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
Santana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masilungan throws a body kick that misses.
Santana fails with the takedown
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
Masilungan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan cracks Santana with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan had his way with Fabricio Santana in that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Santana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Masilungan lunges at Santana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santana's hand.
Masilungan throws a low kick, looking for Santana's leg but Santana calmly moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Santana ducks down to avoid it.
Masilungan throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masilungan throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Santana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masilungan's corner calls for a 1-2. Masilungan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Santana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masilungan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fabricio Santana's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Masilungan tries a head kick but it misses.
Masilungan misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Masilungan throws a nice head kick!
Masilungan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masilungan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Santana moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Masilungan misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Santana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santana has his takedown stuffed
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jed Masilungan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Santana.
Masilungan misses with a two punch combination.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santana misses with a takedown
and Masilungan counters with a body kick.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fabricio Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masilungan is looking to slow Santana down with leg kicks.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masilungan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
Jed Masilungan retains his lightweight title!
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