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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick McRickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Emiinem - The Way i am. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valerio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick McRickerson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRickerson throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
McRickerson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRickerson wants to clinch.
McRickerson throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRickerson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRickerson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McRickerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRickerson tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
McRickerson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
McRickerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McRickerson. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McRickerson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRickerson lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
McRickerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRickerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
McRickerson just misses with a punch to the body.
McRickerson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson misses with a wild combination.
McRickerson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McRickerson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
McRickerson misses with a looping left.
McRickerson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McRickerson throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. McRickerson catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
McRickerson misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from McRickerson as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by McRickerson. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McRickerson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson lands with a shot to the body.
McRickerson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRickerson scores with a shot to the body.
Rick McRickerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
McRickerson scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McRickerson.
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!
McRickerson cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McRickerson jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McRickerson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRickerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRickerson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick McRickerson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McRickerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
McRickerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. McRickerson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McRickerson.
Rick McRickerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRickerson lands with a cross.
McRickerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rick McRickerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves forwards but McRickerson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McRickerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab from McRickerson.
Left hook, right uppercut from McRickerson.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McRickerson defends it nicely.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of McRickerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McRickerson has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McRickerson smiles and moves away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRickerson is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
McRickerson wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie trying to control but McRickerson is having none of it.
Gracie has control of McRickerson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McRickerson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie punching from mount but McRickerson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The fight stays on the outside here - McRickerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McRickerson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick McRickerson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McRickerson throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McRickerson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs McRickerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRickerson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with McRickerson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes McRickerson against the cage but McRickerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McRickerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRickerson throws a shot to the body.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McRickerson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McRickerson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
McRickerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRickerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRickerson misses with a few strikes there.
McRickerson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
McRickerson throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRickerson clinches but Gracie breaks the clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
McRickerson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie gets to his feet - McRickerson follows without any prompting.
Rick McRickerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McRickerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
McRickerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRickerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRickerson.
Nice takedown defense from McRickerson. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
McRickerson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
McRickerson lands with a good body shot.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McRickerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McRickerson lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McRickerson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McRickerson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McRickerson defends it nicely.
McRickerson misses the jab.
Rick McRickerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McRickerson.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRickerson pinned against the cage. McRickerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McRickerson.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but McRickerson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valerio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRickerson scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick McRickerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McRickerson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick McRickerson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by I wanna be a balla. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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237 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
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, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simmons.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Dos Santos instigates a clinch.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Simmons lands a big uppercut and Dos Santos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dos Santos looks OK. Simmons waves Dos Santos back to his feet!
Dos Santos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dos Santos's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dos Santos's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zako Simmons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fejha Kurko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and deacon james (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fejha Kurko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, deacon james!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
james closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurko circles away.
Kurko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts james as he jumps to the side.
james shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurko counters with a nice low kick that buckles james's knee momentarily.
Kurko fails with the takedown
and james counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kurko!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
james prevents Kurko from getting the reversal.
james blocks Kurko's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
james is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kurko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kurko!
james is trying to keep Kurko in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurko stopping the sweep attempt from james.
james looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kurko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
james trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
james tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
james tries to lock up and control but Kurko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kurko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
james can't escape the position.
james wants to control but Kurko is having none of it.
james is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kurko is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
james is trying to escape the mount.
james wants to control but Kurko is having none of it.
james regains half guard.
Kurko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
james works his way to full guard. Good work.
james wants to control the position but Kurko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
james has hold of Kurko's hands but Kurko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurko controlling the action here.
james wants to control but Kurko is keeping busy.
james is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
deacon james dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
james throws a sloppy head kick and Kurko moves out of range easily.
Kurko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
james controls Kurko momentarily but Kurko frees himself.
james can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kurko controls the pace.
james is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurko is controlling him.
Kurko stopping the sweep attempt from james.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurko slips nicely into half guard.
james has his hands clasped together around Kurko's back. He's all about the action.
james is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurko pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
james gets full guard.
james trying to control the position.
james has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kurko has passed into side control.
james is trying to get back to half guard.
james wants to control but Kurko postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
james pushes Kurko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kurko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
james struggling a bit here.
Despite being in the dominant position, deacon james just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
james misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurko counters with a nice double leg into side control. james won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
james is breathing heavily.
james wants to control but Kurko postures up.
james tries to buck Kurko off but Kurko is having none of it.
Kurko takes a little break here. james wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
james struggling a bit here.
james tries to buck Kurko off but Kurko is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
james manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
james tries to roll over but Kurko keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fejha Kurko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurko gets a takedown into half guard.
james is positioning himself well to prevent Kurko advancing to mount.
james is looking to get back to full guard here but Kurko has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kurko raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
james tries to hold on but Kurko pushes him away.
james can't escape the position.
Kurko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
james regains half guard.
james has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurko is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
james tries to get to full guard but Kurko has control of the leg.
james trying to get back to full guard but Kurko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
james is trying desperately to improve position.
james is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
james is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurko looking to finish james with some ground and pound. This is bad for james!
james wants to control but Kurko is having none of it.
Kurko landing strikes from the mount and james is in trouble!
Kurko controlling from the full mount.
Kurko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
james tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurko lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
james 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.
james makes his way to full guard. A much better position for james.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fejha Kurko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurko 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fejha Kurko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexi Fedor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Reed!
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, Alexi Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Fedor misses the target.
Reed takes a swing at Fedor's ribcage but misses.
Fedor cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Fedor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Alexi Fedor has been cut.
Fedor jabs at Reed's body.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedor throws out the jab.
Fedor swinging wildly here.
Fedor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Fedor throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Fedor scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fedor scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedor gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Fedor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reed's guard.
Fedor wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fedor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reed is trying to control Fedor's posture but Fedor avoids it.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fedor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed trying to control here.
Fedor trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Fedor lands strikes from half guard.
Fedor wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Fedor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fedor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Fedor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed wants to control but Fedor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed is not content to let Fedor control the position.
Reed trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fedor manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor is landing with some decent strikes but Reed is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reed tries to reverse the position but Fedor maintains control.
Fedor cracks Reed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fedor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed is in a horrible position here. Fedor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fedor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fedor scoring with strikes but Reed is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed tries to hold on but Fedor pushes him away.
Reed is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fedor.
Reed can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedor controlling the pace for now.
Fedor avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fedor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fedor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Reed holds on for dear life.
Fedor unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Fedor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexi Fedor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedor is just out of range.
Fedor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fedor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedor shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Fedor misses with a straight left.
Fedor ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Fedor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Fedor.
Fedor throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fedor looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Fedor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fedor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed is staying active underneath Fedor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fedor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fedor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed is staying active underneath Fedor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fedor pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fedor lands a nice short elbow.
Fedor winds up and cracks Reed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexi Fedor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedor is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Fedor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed wants to improve his position but Fedor is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fedor.
Fedor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fedor is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed scores with a three punch combo!
Alexi Fedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed throws a jab when Fedor was well out of range.
Fedor misses the shot to the body.
Fedor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Fedor loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Fedor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor shoots in looking for a takedown. Reed tries to sprawl out of it but Fedor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedor scores with a body shot.
Fedor works the jab nicely.
Fedor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Fedor walks into a jab.
Henry Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fedor has time to react.
Fedor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Fedor.
Fedor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Fedor throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Fedor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed misses with a shot to the body
and Fedor counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedor counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedor digs a good hook to Reed's body.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexi Fedor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Fedor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed throws a hook but Fedor avoids it easily.
Fedor dives in and grabs Reed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes down on Fedor's head and hops out.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Fedor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedor lands a jab to the nose.
Fedor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fedor.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Fedor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexi Fedor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fedor works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedor slips a jab from Reed.
Reed lands a two punch combo.
Fedor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reed circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedor slips a jab from Reed.
Fedor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Good standup being displayed there by Reed as he connects with a hook.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedor.
Fedor slips under a jab.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedor.
Fedor slips under a jab from Reed.
Fedor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Fedor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedor.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed looks to land a combination but Fedor avoids it well.
Fedor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedor lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Fedor is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedor landing with the ground and pound.
Reed controls Fedor momentarily but Fedor frees himself.
Fedor 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor looking to pass the guard.
Fedor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedor cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
Fedor postures up.
Fedor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed taking a bit of punishment here - Fedor scoring with strikes.
Fedor is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fedor working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor scoring with punches from side control.
Reed is trying to control Fedor's posture but Fedor avoids it.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fedor landing a few strikes.
Reed prevents Fedor from improving position.
Fedor cracks Reed with a big elbow.
Fedor scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to control Fedor's posture but Fedor avoids it.
Reed is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The strikes coming from Fedor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fedor working away.
Henry Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Fedor trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
Reed is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexi Fedor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fedor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Fedor persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Fedor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fedor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Fedor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emir's entrance music is i kill people. A fine choice. Casados has chosen Nightmare - Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Casados!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Casados tries to clinch up but Emir circles away and keeps his distance.
Emir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Casados sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Casados is looking to clinch but Emir is avoiding it.
Casados is looking to clinch but Emir is avoiding it.
Casados fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Casados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casados looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casados gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Emir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Casados keeping moving, preventing Emir from controlling successfully.
Casados wants to get back to his feet but Emir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casados works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Casados being controlled here, momentarily.
Emir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Casados is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Casados has escaped and now he's on top!
Casados gets to his feet. Emir looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Casados tries to clinch but Emir is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casados stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Casados wants it to stay on the feet.
Emir shoots in looking for a takedown. Casados tries to sprawl out of it but Emir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casados manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatih Emir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casados misses with a takedown attempt
and Emir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Casados is looking to escape.
Emir is working for a submission of some sort.
Emir is breathing heavily.
Emir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emir trying to control from half guard but Casados is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casados blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emir.
Casados scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Emir manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casados squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Emir with a couple of short strikes.
Casados trying desperately to get to his feet.
Emir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Emir lands with some strikes.
Emir landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emir lands a big elbow.
Emir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Emir with good strikes from the mount here!
Emir controlling the pace for now.
Emir landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Casados 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.
Fatih Emir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Casados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casados looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Casados thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emir's head.
Casados thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Emir to regain full guard.
Emir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Casados throwing strikes but missing.
Emir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Casados defends well.
Casados trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emir wants to stand up but Casados is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casados is looking to stand up but Emir won't let him.
Casados is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Emir manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados wants to clinch up but Emir keeps it at a distance.
Emir circles away from the clinch attempt
so Emir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Casados is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Casados has momentary wrist control but Emir slips an elbow through the middle.
Casados preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Casados wants to stand and escape but Emir is having none of it.
Emir cracks Casados with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casados is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Casados manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Casados fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emir shoots in and bounces Casados off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emir trying to control the position from guard on top but Casados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casados swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casados being controlled here, momentarily.
Emir working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Casados is pushing Emir's head away, looking to escape. Emir manages to hold on to the position though.
Emir is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Casados is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Casados is not content to let Emir control the position.
Fatih Emir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casados is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Emir is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatih Emir dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Casados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Casados wants to clinch
so Emir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emir distracts Casados with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casados keeps working.
Casados is pushing Emir's head away, looking to escape. Emir manages to hold on to the position though.
Emir working the ground and pound but Casados is defending the strikes.
Emir is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Casados's face as Emir controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emir is trying to ground and pound but Casados uses the momentary lack of control by Emir to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Emir.
Casados is trying to stand back up but Emir is controlling him
Emir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Casados with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hector Casados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casados actively working from the bottom here.
Casados is looking to escape.
Emir works his way into side control.
Emir working the head and body with strikes.
Emir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casados keeps working.
Casados is pushing Emir's head away, looking to escape. Emir manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir working the body and head with strikes.
Emir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Casados knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Casados tries to escape but Emir is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emir working the head and body with strikes.
Casados throws a few strikes from the bottom but Emir takes advantage and mounts!
Emir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Emir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Casados hang on?
Emir working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Casados is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fatih Emir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Casados throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatih Emir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatih Emir!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Higginsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gimme Shelter. Higginsworth has chosen Mr. Grinch as his entrance music. Derek Higginsworth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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235 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Higginsworth!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Higginsworth moves out of range.
Higginsworth looks to land a body kick but Nogueira moved away.
Nogueira misses with a looping right.
Higginsworth scores with a head kick.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Derek Higginsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higginsworth looks for the body kick but Nogueira saw that one coming.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higginsworth throws a body kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Higginsworth.
Nogueira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth.
Higginsworth slips a jab and a cross from Nogueira.
Higginsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Nogueira blocks a leg kick.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higginsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Higginsworth. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Higginsworth backs up against the cage.
Higginsworth lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nogueira moves out of range of the body kick.
Higginsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nogueira's head.
Higginsworth scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higginsworth lands with a slapping head kick.
Higginsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nogueira.
Higginsworth throws a push kick but Nogueira slaps the foot to one side.
Nogueira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Higginsworth fakes the leg kick and cracks Nogueira in the body.
Higginsworth throws a nice head kick!
Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Derek Higginsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Nogueira moves out of range of the body kick.
Higginsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Higginsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nogueira defending well as Higginsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Higginsworth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nogueira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higginsworth lands a big head kick that sends Nogueira tumbling to the mat! Higginsworth takes a step backwards and waves Nogueira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Higginsworth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Higginsworth! Nogueira is out on his feet! Higginsworth rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nogueira is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nogueira is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Higginsworth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AnSchanz. Durham has chosen Who Dat - J.Cole as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Durham!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Durham blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Durham circles away.
Durham throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Durham.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durham throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia is looking to slow Durham down with leg kicks.
Durham takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia pushes Durham away with a front kick.
Durham looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Durham has been cut.
Garcia has Durham pressed against the cage.
Garcia lands a good knee to the midsection. Durham won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durham's face.
Durham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
Durham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Durham up against the cage.
Durham avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Garcia lands a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
Garcia just leaning against Durham, taking a breather.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham takes an elbow to the temple.
Durham takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Michael Durham's cut even more.
Durham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durham takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Michael Durham's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garcia.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Michael Durham's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Durham takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Garcia.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Durham's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leon Garcia!
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hype
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pop
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