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RFC 17 - Escher Metamorphosis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cash Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Britten Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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209 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cash Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Britten Pickens!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pickens is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the ropes.
Money lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Britten Pickens has been cut.
Pickens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pickens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the ropes.
Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Money.
Money stalls.
Money misses with an elbow strike.
Money misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pickens.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Money is controlling the position.
Pickens takes an elbow to the temple.
Money tries a knee to the head but Pickens blocks it.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but Pickens blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pickens has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.
Pickens is looking to control Money's arms but Money gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pickens has his back to the ropes.
Pickens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pickens is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
Pickens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pickens wants to break free but Money has control.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Pickens trying to control the position but instead, Money has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pickens into the ropes.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Pickens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money looking to throw knees to the head but Pickens is blocking nicely.
Money looking to throw knees to the head but Pickens is blocking nicely.
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pickens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Money is looking to clinch.
Pickens misses with a body kick.
Money misses the shot to the body.
Pickens misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Pickens.
Pickens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Money forces Pickens back against the ropes and clinches.
The referee calls for Money to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pickens throws an elbow but misses.
Money scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Britten Pickens's cut even more.
Money misses with a knee to the head.
Pickens is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pickens.
Money misses with a knee to the head.
Pickens is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Money.
Money prevents Pickens from breaking the clinch.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pickens has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.
Money has Pickens pressed against the ropes, preventing Pickens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Money is controlling the position.
Money looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pickens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Money with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pickens wants to break free but Money has control.
Money keeps control of Pickens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but Pickens blocks with his arms.
Pickens is trying to break free.
Pickens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickens misses with a straight right.
Pickens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pickens throws a combination. Money tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Cash Money has been cut.
Money is breathing heavily.
Pickens tries a head kick but it misses.
Britten Pickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickens scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money moves into the clinch.
Money tries a knee to the head but Pickens blocks it.
Pickens blocks an elbow strike from Money.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Money misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pickens.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pickens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pickens is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Pickens tries a knee to the head but Money blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Pickens tries to tie him up.
Pickens is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Pickens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pickens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money lands an elbow inside.
Pickens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Money.
Pickens misses with a looping left.
Money blocks a head kick by Pickens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pickens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Money avoids the head kick by Pickens.
Money takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Pickens.
Pickens looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
Pickens walks into a straight right hand from Money.
Pickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens looks to land a combination but Money avoids it well.
Money connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Britten Pickens's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Money lands a big uppercut and Pickens crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pickens looks OK. Money waves Pickens back to his feet!
Pickens is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pickens is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Money rushes Pickens and presses him up against the ropes.
Pickens seems to have recovered his senses.
Money creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pickens blocks it with crossed arms.
Pickens takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cash Money dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Money moves into range and clinches up with Pickens.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pickens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money looking to throw knees to the head but Pickens is blocking nicely.
Money lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Britten Pickens's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Money throws an elbow but misses.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Money with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Money is controlling the position.
Pickens taking a breather.
Money keeps control of Pickens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pickens throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Money misses with a knee to the head.
Pickens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pickens is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
Money gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Money misses with a knee to the head.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pickens's efforts to push away.
Pickens tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pickens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Money is controlling the position.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pickens blocks it with crossed arms.
Pickens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pickens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Pickens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Money is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Money just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pickens's brow.
Money just leaning against Pickens, taking a breather.
Pickens looking to slow down the pace here.
Pickens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pickens tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the ropes.
Pickens tries to land a knee to the head but Money blocks with his arms.
Pickens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Money with a knee to the head.
Pickens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money keeps control of Pickens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money throws an elbow but it misses.
Money is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pickens is defending well for now.
Money looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Money working Pickens over with knees to the body.
Money with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two 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.
Money prevents Pickens from breaking the clinch.
Pickens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Money is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pickens's efforts to push away.
Pickens wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
Money missing with knees to the body.
Pickens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pickens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pickens is trying to stall.
Pickens avoids the elbow strike from Money, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Money.
Money landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Money lands an elbow inside.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pickens blocks it with crossed arms.
Money is looking to control Pickens's arms but Pickens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Money has his back to the ropes.
Pickens has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.
Pickens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pickens dodges an elbow strike from Money.
Money tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pickens avoids it.
Pickens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pickens wants to break free but Money has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickens wants to break free but Money has control.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Money has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pickens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pickens manages to break the clinch.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pickens.
A telegraphed right hand from Pickens misses the target.
Pickens throws a sloppy head kick and Money moves out of range easily.
Money closes the distance and pushes Pickens back into the ropes.
Pickens stalling in the clinch but Money improves position.
Pickens takes an elbow to the temple.
Money stalling in the clinch but Pickens improves position.
Money creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickens's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Britten Pickens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cash Money!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haku Men (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amazing. Zak Simmons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haku Men!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Men throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Men avoids it well.
Men moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Men tries to clinch up.
Men is looking to clinch.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Men closes the distance and clinches.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Simmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Simmons looks gassed!
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Men with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zak Simmons has been cut.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Men connects with a knee to the head.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Men lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Simmons avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Men keeps control of Simmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Men lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Men.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Simmons is trying to force a seperation but Men has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simmons is defending well for now.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Simmons won't want to take too many of those.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simmons is defending well for now.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Men just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Men lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Simmons avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Men lands a knee to the body.
Men keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Men blocking some punches.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Simmons won't want to take too many of those.
Simmons tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the ropes.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Men landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Men has Simmons pressed against the ropes, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Men has Simmons pressed against the ropes, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Men keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simmons's efforts to push away.
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.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simmons wants to break free but Men has control.
Simmons stalling in the clinch but Men improves position.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Men has Simmons pressed against the ropes, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Men connects with a knee to the head.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Men won't allow it.
Simmons wants a takedown.
Haku Men has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zak Simmons.
Men connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haku Men dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zak Simmons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Men closes the distance and pushes Simmons back into the ropes.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Simmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simmons trying to stall but Men improves his position.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Men.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Men.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Men.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Men lands a knee to the head.
Men trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Men landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Men.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Simmons scores with a shot to the side of Men's head.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Men prevents a body shot from Simmons.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Men.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simmons tries to throw a body punch but Men avoids it by throwing Simmons back against the cage.
Men connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Simmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Men throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons tries to stall but Men uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Men lands a knee to the head.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simmons stalling in the clinch but Men improves position.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Men is controlling him.
Men is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmons can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Men.
Men trying to land knees to the body.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Haku Men has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Men tries a knee to the head but Simmons blocks it.
Men prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Men on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Men with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simmons misses with some punches.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Simmons avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Men has double underhooks.
Men landing knees to the body.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Simmons won't want to take too many of those.
Simmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons wants to break free but Men has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Simmons tries to break free but Men pushes him back against the ropes.
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Men lands a knee to the head.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons looking to stall.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simmons wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Men.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Simmons won't want to take too many of those.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Men has Simmons pressed against the ropes, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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.
A knee to the head by Men.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Men connects with a knee to the head.
Men throws a knee to the head but misses.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Simmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Men has him pressed against the ropes.
Simmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Men lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haku Men dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zak Simmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Men tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Men moves into range and clinches up with Simmons.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Knees to the body from Men.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Men connects with a knee to the head.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Men uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Men.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Simmons won't want to take too many of those.
Men throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Simmons fails to land.
Men with a knee to the head.
Simmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simmons avoiding damage as Men throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Men landing knees to the head.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Men has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Men lands a good knee to the midsection. Simmons won't want to take too many of those.
Men lands a nice knee to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Simmons trying to control the position but instead, Men has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simmons into the ropes.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simmons stalling in the clinch but Men improves position.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men scores a nice knee to the body.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Simmons tries a body shot but Men blocks it.
Simmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Men with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simmons tries to circle away but Men has him pinned against the ropes.
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.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Men looking to throw knees to the head but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Men using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Men working Simmons over with knees to the body.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Men is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Men landing knees to the head.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simmons avoids it.
Simmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Men crunches a lovely knee into Simmons's ribcage.
Simmons wants to break free but Men has control.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Men obliges.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Men utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Men.
Simmons misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Men.
Simmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Men putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Men unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Men landing knees to the head.
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Men landing knees to the body.
Men trying to land knees to the body.
Men throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Men with a knee to the head.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haku Men is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simmons is looking to control Men's arms but Men gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simmons has his back to the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Simmons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Simmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Men scores with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Men keeps him there for the moment.
Men has Simmons pressed against the ropes, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zak Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haku Men showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Men 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haku Men!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Mcclintock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Slamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamfist has chosen Eminence Front as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Mcclintock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Slamfist!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcclintock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slamfist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mcclintock landing with the ground and pound.
Mcclintock looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slamfist holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcclintock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcclintock'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.
Mcclintock tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamfist is retaining full guard.
Slamfist trying to keep a closed guard but Mcclintock is proving a slippery customer.
Slamfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcclintock defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slamfist keeping moving, preventing Mcclintock from controlling successfully.
Slamfist pulls Mcclintock in close to prevent any damage.
Mcclintock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcclintock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcclintock is working hard here to advance position.
Mcclintock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slamfist working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slamfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcclintock defends it easily.
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.
Mcclintock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamfist is keeping the position for now.
Mcclintock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcclintock stops Slamfist from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slamfist throws a right and a left that Mcclintock avoids nicely.
A combination from Mcclintock does no damage.
Mcclintock tries for a takedown but Slamfist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcclintock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slamfist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slamfist wants it to stay on the feet.
Slamfist fails with the takedown
and Mcclintock counters with a single leg into guard. Slamfist didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock wants to control from the top but Slamfist keeps moving.
Mcclintock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcclintock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcclintock trying to control but Slamfist is working from the bottom.
Slamfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slamfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Slamfist, not yet.
Slamfist is looking to stand up but Mcclintock isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcclintock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slamfist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Mcclintock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four 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.
Slamfist throws a combination that misses
and Mcclintock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcclintock.
Mcclintock 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.
Mcclintock trying to control but Slamfist is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slamfist is on top in guard.
Slamfist trying to control but Mcclintock is working from the bottom.
Mcclintock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Mcclintock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slamfist checks a leg kick.
Harold Mcclintock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slamfist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcclintock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slamfist trying to control but Mcclintock postures up.
Mcclintock prevents Slamfist from improving his position.
Mcclintock blocks the strikes from Slamfist.
Mcclintock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcclintock is taking a breather. Slamfist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slamfist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slamfist.
Slamfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcclintock is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcclintock trying to control but Slamfist is working from the bottom.
Slamfist pushes Mcclintock off and scrambles back to his feet.
Slamfist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcclintock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcclintock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slamfist sprawls well initially but Mcclintock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slamfist trying to control here.
Harold Mcclintock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcclintock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock passes to side control.
Slamfist tries to escape but Mcclintock is in control.
Mcclintock wants to control but Slamfist is keeping him busy.
Mcclintock decides to stand up, so the ref orders Slamfist to his feet.
Slamfist wants to clinch
and Mcclintock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slamfist's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcclintock trying to control but Slamfist is working from the bottom.
Slamfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcclintock is stalling in the full guard.
Mcclintock won't allow Slamfist to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcclintock postures up in Slamfist's guard and throws a big left but Slamfist blocks it.
Slamfist working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcclintock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slamfist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mcclintock is pulling down on Slamfist's head to control his posture.
Mcclintock wants to sweep here but Slamfist controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock has a closed guard, preventing Slamfist from standing up.
Slamfist won't allow Mcclintock to sweep him here.
Slamfist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcclintock has a closed guard, preventing Slamfist from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcclintock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slamfist!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcclintock looking to control but Slamfist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Mcclintock dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Slamfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcclintock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slamfist's half guard.
Mcclintock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slamfist is trying to maintain the position but Mcclintock is very close to passing his half guard.
Slamfist wants to get back to his feet.
Mcclintock wants to control but Slamfist is keeping him busy.
Mcclintock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slamfist defending well though.
Slamfist is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcclintock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock is trying to control the action in half guard but Slamfist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcclintock shoots and misses
so Slamfist counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slamfist trying to control but Mcclintock is working from the bottom.
Mcclintock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamfist is one step ahead there.
Mcclintock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mcclintock keeping moving, preventing Slamfist from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slamfist tries to clinch but Mcclintock moves out of range.
Slamfist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcclintock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slamfist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock forces his way into half guard.
Mcclintock is thwarting Slamfist's attempts to control the position.
Slamfist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harold Mcclintock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slamfist pushes Mcclintock off but Mcclintock dives into side control.
Mcclintock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slamfist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mcclintock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slamfist, who protects the arm well.
Slamfist is looking for a sweep.
Slamfist is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Mcclintock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dirk Slamfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Slamfist prevents Mcclintock from moving into mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcclintock shoots in and bounces Slamfist off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Slamfist keeping moving, preventing Mcclintock from controlling successfully.
Slamfist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcclintock looking to sit in guard and control but Slamfist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcclintock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Mcclintock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcclintock, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Mcclintock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thau Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thau Ching!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ching misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ching sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Ching saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ching shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ching tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jackson tries to buck Ching off but Ching is having none of it.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ching is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Ching wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is holding on tight.
Ching is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Ching isn't that keen on the idea.
Ching breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ching trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ching has a good base and remains in mount.
Ching trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ching can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
That's two 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.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ching wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Ching tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ching putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Ching maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson looks gassed!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ching landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Ching isn't that keen on the idea.
Ching stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ching misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Ching counters with a nice uppercut.
Thau Ching has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Jackson.
Ching bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Ching has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Ching trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Ching is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ching knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Ching can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thau Ching dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ching!
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ching's face.
Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ching tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Ching can't escape the position.
Jackson cracks Ching with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ching to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ching shrugs it off.
Ching tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ching tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Ching frees his head quite easily.
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Ching defends it well.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ching can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Ching keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ching has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ching!
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Ching has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ching is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Thau Ching overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ching is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ching defends it easily.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ching defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a triangle here. Ching is fighting it but it looks tight! Jackson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ching is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noel Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pter Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein as his entrance music. Hank Hanson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Hanson!
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, Pter Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baskov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Baskov decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanson trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom.
Baskov working for a triangle but Hanson defends it easily.
Hanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanson trying to control but Baskov is working from the bottom.
Baskov trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baskov is proving hard to escape from.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baskov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanson throws a series of strikes that have Baskov backpedaling.
Hanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baskov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Baskov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanson tries to clinch up but Baskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanson has managed to clinch.
Baskov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hank Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pter Baskov.
Baskov landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov tries to pull guard but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baskov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hanson to the mat. Hanson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baskov looks gassed!
Baskov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hanson is proving hard to escape from.
Hanson pushes Baskov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Baskov shoots in.
Hanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baskov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Hanson.
Baskov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanson finish him?
Hanson clinches.
Baskov letting Hanson take a breather here.
Hanson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baskov or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov looking to stall.
Baskov seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baskov can't get the takedown.
Hanson tries to stall but Baskov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baskov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanson tries to circle away but Baskov has him pinned against the ropes.
Hanson breaks the clinch.
Hanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baskov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baskov has him pressed against the ropes.
Baskov has picked Hanson up - he's going for a ride! Baskov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hanson is looking to control Baskov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanson avoid being mounted?
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baskov is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Hanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanson but Hanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Baskov shoots in.
Hanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanson manages to break the clinch.
Baskov moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
Hanson wants to clinch.
Hanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Baskov shoots for a takedown but Hanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pter Baskov.
Hanson lands a slapping body shot.
Hanson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baskov is breathing heavily.
Hanson tries to clinch up
and Baskov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control the position.
Hanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baskov is controlling him.
Baskov is standing up over Hanson. Hanson looks to escape but Baskov dives into side control.
Baskov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baskov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baskov is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baskov on the ground.
Hanson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hanson clinches up with Baskov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hanson has had enough of the clinch but Baskov keeps him there for the moment.
Baskov is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands an elbow just above Baskov 's eye.
Baskov wants a takedown.
Hanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Baskov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baskov is trying to stall.
Hanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanson presses Baskov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baskov is trying to drag Hanson to the mat but Hanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Hanson as the two fighters clinch.
Baskov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baskov is trying to stall.
Hanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson stalling in the clinch but Baskov improves position.
Hanson lands a shot to the body.
Hanson is trying to break free.
Hanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hank Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Baskov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hanson.
Hank Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson darts in and clinches Baskov up against the ropes.
Hanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baskov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanson prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson is trying to break the clinch but Baskov has him pressed against the ropes.
Hanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baskov backwards.
Baskov tries to pull guard but Hanson won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson breaks the clinch.
Hanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Baskov circles away.
Hanson darts in and clinches Baskov up against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Hanson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hanson stuffs the takedown.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Hanson wants to break free but Baskov has control.
Hanson is trying to break free.
Baskov has Hanson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanson breaks the clinch.
Baskov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hank Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pter Baskov.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baskov.
Hanson lands with a nice combination. Baskov backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson.
Baskov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson moves into the clinch.
Hanson trying to control the position but instead, Baskov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hanson into the ropes.
Hanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baskov backwards.
Baskov keeps control of Hanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baskov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hanson rushes Baskov with punches - Baskov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Baskov goes down! Hanson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Hanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Elvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enson Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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230 lbs
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250 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nino Elvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enson Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Elvis as Inoue shoots in.
Inoue shoots in but no luck this time.
Enson Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Inoue!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Inoue has eaten all the pies!
Elvis controlling the pace for now.
Elvis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inoue on the ground.
Elvis'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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nino Elvis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Inoue misses with a takedown
and Elvis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nino Elvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enson Inoue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Elvis is taking a breather. Inoue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Inoue looking for submissions off his back.
Inoue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elvis trying to control the pace.
That's two 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Inoue is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvis trying to control the pace.
Inoue tries to roll over but Elvis keeps him under control.
Inoue actively working from the bottom here.
Elvis is looking to advance position but Inoue won't allow it.
Elvis not doing much here.
Inoue has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Elvis. Oh but Inoue has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Elvis goes limp - he's gone! Inoue jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enson Inoue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Andreas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda moves in looking to clinch but Andreas pushes him off.
Andreas throws a nice looking combination but Lacerda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacerda shoots in and drives through. Andreas sprawls well.
Andreas misses with a straight left.
Andreas lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Genival Lacerda has been cut.
Lacerda fails with a takedown attempt.
Lacerda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Andreas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Andreas misses.
Andreas throws a shot from downtown. Lacerda moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Lacerda.
Andreas slaps away a takedown attempt from Lacerda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andreas stuffs the takedown attempt from Lacerda. Lacerda gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andreas as he avoids it easily.
Lacerda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andreas but Andreas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda fails with a takedown attempt.
Lacerda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lacerda shoots for a takedown but Andreas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andreas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacerda circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacerda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andreas pushes Lacerda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lacerda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Andreas bucks up and tries to throw Lacerda off but instead Lacerda has got his back!
Andreas is trying to get back to his feet but Lacerda has full control of the position and if anything, Andreas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lacerda gets his hands free as Andreas looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Andreas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genival Lacerda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lacerda lands a high kick!
It looks like Rodrigo Andreas has been cut.
Lacerda tries to clinch up but Andreas circles away and keeps his distance.
Andreas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andreas wants it to stay on the feet.
Genival Lacerda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacerda has a takedown stuffed.
Lacerda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andreas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andreas pinned against the cage. Andreas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lacerda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lacerda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacerda tries to clinch up.
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.
Andreas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacerda counters with a shoot takedown. Andreas fights it but they end up in guard.
Andreas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacerda is controlling him.
Lacerda trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacerda is controlling him.
Lacerda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas wants to stand but Lacerda is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andreas sprawls well. Andreas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lacerda gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andreas as he avoids it easily.
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.
Lacerda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacerda tries to clinch up.
Andreas avoids the head kick by Lacerda.
Genival Lacerda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacerda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andreas swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacerda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andreas's waist but Andreas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lacerda off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genival Lacerda dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andreas but Andreas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lacerda is looking to clinch but Andreas is avoiding it.
Lacerda ducks under a wild hook from Andreas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreas leaves Lacerda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andreas as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lacerda swinging wildly here.
Andreas throws a jab when Lacerda was well out of range.
Andreas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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.
Andreas leaves Lacerda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andreas cracks Lacerda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lacerda lands a high kick!
Lacerda shoots in but no luck this time.
Lacerda scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas misses with a combination
and Lacerda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andreas won't be happy with that.
Lacerda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andreas throws Lacerda to one side and escapes!
Rodrigo Andreas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacerda throws a head kick but Andreas moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda shoots in but Andreas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lacerda shoots for a takedown but Andreas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lacerda shoots in but no luck this time.
Lacerda throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodrigo Andreas.
I think Andreas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Andreas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foxtrot Kilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Foxtrot Kilo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Po.
Po lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilo's sensitive parts.
Kilo digs a good hook to Po's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilo.
Kilo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Po connects with a high kick.
Po connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Po but Po pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Po as Kilo shoots in.
Po throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilo checks a leg kick.
Kilo closes the distance and clinches up with Po, looking for a takedown. Kilo pushes Po against the ropes but Po circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Foxtrot Kilo.
Po lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Po has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Po goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Foxtrot Kilo has been cut.
Kilo is looking to chop away at Po's legs.
Kilo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Po can pounce on him.
A jab from Kilo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilo throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
Po dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilo. That did some damage!
Kilo looks gassed!
Kilo looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po throws a nice head kick!
Kilo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kilo.
Po lunges at Kilo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilo's hand.
Po scores with a leg kick.
Kilo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Po chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po lands a head kick. Kilo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Po lands with a kick to the temple. Kilo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Po misses.
Po moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Po lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Po throws a series of punches but Kilo avoids them all with ease.
Po throws a head kick that Kilo semi-blocks.
Po throws a head kick that Kilo semi-blocks.
That has opened up Foxtrot Kilo's cut even more.
Kilo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Po finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilo's head.
Po feints and then cracks Kilo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilo down.
Po looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Po.
Kilo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Po counters with a big head kick but Kilo shrugs it off.
Po thumps Kilo with a low kick.
Kilo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Po is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kilo.
Po scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Po lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Po cracks the inside of Kilo's front leg.
Kilo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Po. Po obviously looking to wear him down.
Po lands a high kick!
The cut above Foxtrot Kilo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Po is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Po connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilo.
Po chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Po throws a leg kick which misses Kilo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilo tries to avoid it.
Po moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Po lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilo's sensitive parts.
Po misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Po, as that shot connected.
Kilo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Po counters with a series of strikes. Kilo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Po connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foxtrot Kilo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Po is looking to slow Kilo down with leg kicks.
Po throws a nice head kick!
Po goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Foxtrot Kilo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tong Po!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wellen Dowd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Filho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Filho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellen Dowd!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowd clinches up with Filho and pushes him back against the ropes.
Filho fails to pull guard.
Dowd lands a knee to the body.
Dowd slows down the pace here.
Dowd digs a right hand into Filho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filho's gas tank.
Filho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dowd lands an uppercut.
Dowd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Paulo Filho has been cut.
Dowd lands a body punch.
Dowd gets underhooks to prevent Filho's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Filho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowd is leaning against Filho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Filho is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Dowd.
Dowd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dowd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dowd swinging wildly here.
Dowd connects with a looping right hand.
Wellen Dowd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowd scores with a spinning back kick!
Dowd scores with a push kick.
Dowd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Dowd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dowd.
Filho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dowd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filho's calf.
Dowd clinches with his opponent.
Dowd effectively controlling the action here.
Dowd looking to throw knees to the head but Filho is blocking nicely.
Filho missing with knees to the body.
Filho is trying to drag Dowd to the mat but Dowd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Dowd effectively controlling the action here.
Dowd lands a good knee to the midsection. Filho won't want to take too many of those.
Dowd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filho avoids it.
Dowd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowd breaks the clinch.
Filho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dowd circles away.
Dowd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowd misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dowd connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Filho! He's out on his feet! Dowd rushes in and drops Filho with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wellen Dowd!
Wellen Dowd is the new middleweight champion!
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