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UVT 246: Bloodlust PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian comes into the arena with Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum blaring out of the sound system. Davis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coldplay - Clocks. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
30 - 32 - 2 |
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222 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
30 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian connects with a jab.
Kermodian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kermodian.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kermodian is looking to improve his position.
Kermodian is working hard here to advance position.
Kermodian gets full guard.
Kermodian being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermodian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis won't allow Kermodian to sweep him here.
Davis trying to control but Kermodian is working from the bottom.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kermodian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Kermodian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kermodian is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kermodian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kermodian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kermodian tries to work over Davis's front leg with a kick but Davis checks it.
A cross from Kermodian lands.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kermodian counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that.
Kermodian slips nicely into half guard.
Kermodian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Kermodian trying to control from Davis's half guard. Davis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis being controlled here, momentarily.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis goes for an armbar but Kermodian turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kermodian.
Davis wriggles free and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kermodian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kermodian tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Kermodian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kermodian tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Kermodian jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davis takes a swing at Kermodian's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Kermodian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kermodian swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kermodian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kermodian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Kermodian thumps Davis with a low kick.
Kermodian throws a lazy body kick
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kermodian.
Horrible takedown by Kermodian or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kermodian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Kermodian.
Kermodian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kermodian defends it nicely.
Kermodian clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kermodian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermodian can pounce on him.
Kermodian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kermodian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kermodian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kermodian circles away.
Kermodian throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kermodian, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kermodian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kermodian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
Kermodian gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Mark Kermodian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Phil Davis.
Kermodian misses with a body punch.
Kermodian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Davis up against the cage.
Kermodian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kermodian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kermodian is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Kermodian.
Kermodian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kermodian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kermodian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kermodian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
Davis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kermodian.
Kermodian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Kermodian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kermodian tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Kermodian shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis wants to clinch.
Kermodian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Kermodian lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kermodian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kermodian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kermodian prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kermodian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kermodian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Kermodian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kermodian lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kermodian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davis's sensitive parts.
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kermodian.
Kermodian scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kermodian connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kermodian, right into the meat.
A right-left combo lands from Kermodian.
Kermodian works Davis's body with a nice hook.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kermodian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kermodian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kermodian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kermodian scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis goes for a double leg but Kermodian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kermodian continues to drive forward.
Kermodian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kermodian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Kermodian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Phil Davis.
Davis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis shoots in but Kermodian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kermodian lands with a good body shot.
Mark Kermodian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kermodian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Kermodian.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermodian can pounce on him.
Kermodian lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kermodian pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kermodian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Kermodian lands a nice looking body kick.
Davis avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kermodian. Kermodian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kermodian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
Kermodian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Kermodian stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Kermodian.
Kermodian is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
Kermodian lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kermodian defends it nicely.
Kermodian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kermodian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kermodian throws a head kick that misses.
Kermodian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kermodian swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Kermodian looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Kermodian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Kermodian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis can't get the takedown.
Davis misses with some punches.
Mr Phil Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kermodian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
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!
Davis is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kermodian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kermodian 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kermodian!
Mark Kermodian managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FFN Vegas-Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grace Matx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Vims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vims has chosen Alborosie - Rub a Dub Style as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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148 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grace Matx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Vims!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matx tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vims manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matx misses with a lunging right hand
and Vims counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matx thinking.
Vims has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the liver by Vims. Beautiful body shot.
Matx throws a right hand that misses
and Vims counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vims.
Matx throws a poor cross that misses
and Vims counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Grace Matx has been cut.
Vims connects with a body shot that sends Matx's belly button to the back.
Matx has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast farming in the buildup to the fight.
Matx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vims.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vims. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vims.
Matx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vims.
Matx misses with a lunging right hand
and Vims counters with a nice uppercut.
Vims misses the shot to the body.
Matx loads up on a big right hand but Vims slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Vims.
A punch lands to the side of Matx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Vims has knocked Matx down with a huge combo! Vims steps away and waves a wobbly Matx back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Matx is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vims thuds a left hand into Matx's body.
Oh Matx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matx misses with a hook
and Vims counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matx is breathing heavily.
Vims scores with a jab.
Vims fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matx walks straight into a right hand from Vims - that's dropped him! Vims jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Matx from any more punishment! Matx complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Vims!
After winning the bout, Paul Vims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perlito Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lassi Lambada had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lassi Lambada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perlito Calzada!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calzada swivels and escapes.
Lambada looks to land a right hand but Calzada moved out of range.
Lambada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambada misses with a double jab.
Lambada shoots for a double leg takedown but Calzada sprawls well. He's pushed Lambada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calzada keeps Lambada at a distance using the push kick.
Calzada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambada.
Lambada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calzada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzada misses the target.
Calzada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Calzada on his heels. He'll look to pass Calzada's guard now, I'm sure.
Lambada wants to control from the top but Calzada keeps moving.
Calzada pulls Lambada in close to his closed guard and prevents Lambada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calzada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calzada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambada manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calzada is looking to pass into half guard but Lambada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lambada is in guard.
Lambada looking to pass the guard.
Lambada wants to control from the top but Calzada keeps moving.
Calzada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lambada throws a big elbow that misses.
Calzada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lambada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lambada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lassi Lambada has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Calzada connects with a leg kick. Lambada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calzada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambada.
Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzada misses with a head kick.
Calzada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzada misses with a hook.
Lambada gets a clinch.
Calzada blocking some punches.
Calzada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lambada turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lambada manages to end up in side control.
Calzada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lambada wants to control for a moment but Calzada uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Calzada wants to control but Lambada is keeping busy.
Lambada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calzada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calzada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calzada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada trying to control but Calzada is working from the bottom.
Lambada preventing the sweep.
Calzada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lambada defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calzada has his feet on Lambada's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Calzada attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calzada, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Lambada.
Lambada lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calzada as Lambada tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perlito Calzada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calzada stuffs the takedown.
Lambada doesn't manage to clinch there - Calzada circles away.
Calzada throws a right hand that misses
and Lambada counters by clinching up.
Lambada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lambada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calzada's efforts to push away.
Lambada lands a shot to the body.
Lambada tries to score a body lock takedown but Calzada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lambada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calzada's elbow.
Lambada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calzada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lassi Lambada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calzada manages to break the clinch.
Lambada throws a jab but it's blocked by Calzada.
Lambada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lambada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calzada misses with a body kick.
Lambada drops his hands momentarily and Calzada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambada tries to close the distance and clinch but Calzada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lambada darts in looking for a takedown but Calzada gets double underhooks and turns Lambada into the cage.
Calzada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lambada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambada shoots in looking for a takedown. Calzada tries to sprawl out of it but Lambada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calzada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calzada dodges the punch combination from Lambada.
Calzada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lambada. Lambada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lambada misses the jab.
Lambada looks to score with a jab to the body but Calzada is just out of range.
Calzada lands a head kick. Lambada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Calzada throws a low kick but Lambada avoids it.
Calzada lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lambada can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Calzada and Lambada drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Calzada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perlito Calzada!
In his post fight interview, Perlito Calzada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque misses with a straight right.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Grabowski defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque slips a jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a lazy right hand but Bourque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bourque scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grabowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
Jab from Bourque.
Grabowski drops his hands momentarily and Bourque takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Grabowski jabs at Bourque's body.
Bourque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Grabowski avoids nicely.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Bourque lands a jab-cross combination.
Grabowski takes one to the side of the head.
Bourque comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Grabowski tests Bourque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bourque manages to avoid it.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Grabowski avoids it well.
Bourque cracks Grabowski with an open hand slap.
Bourque throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a push kick but Bourque slaps the foot to one side.
Grabowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Bourque throws an overhand right that lands on Grabowski's shoulder, as Grabowski tries to avoid the shot.
Grabowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grabowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bourque stalks Grabowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grabowski's face. Grabowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Grabowski connects with a body shot.
A big right from Bourque misses.
Bourque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabowski throws a leg kick which misses Bourque's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourque tries to avoid it.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bourque!
Grabowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grabowski slips a jab from Bourque.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
Grabowski throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick.
Bourque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bourque closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
Bourque tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
Bourque defending well as Grabowski loads up on a big left hand.
Bourque moves out of range as Grabowski strikes.
Bourque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bourque.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque misses with a straight left.
Grabowski dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourque dodges the punch combination from Grabowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bourque connects with a jab.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Grabowski misses with a few strikes there.
Bourque throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Bourque dips to his left and cracks Grabowski with an uppercut!
Grabowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Bourque misses.
A left and a right from Grabowski both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Bourque is out of range.
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque moves out of range as Grabowski throws a body kick.
Grabowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a hook but Bourque avoids it easily.
Bourque jabs Grabowski right on the nose. Grabowski blinks but takes it well.
Bourque connects with the punch.
Grabowski throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Grabowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bourque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski tries a low kick but Bourque avoids it.
Bourque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grabowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grabowski.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bourque defending well as Grabowski loads up on a big left hand.
Bourque swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourque.
A shot to the body from Bourque misses
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Bourque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourque getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bourque getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bourque lands the left hand.
Paul Bourque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grabowski drops his hands momentarily and Bourque takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grabowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bourque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bourque closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque blocks a low kick nicely.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourque.
Bourque misses the jab.
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque slips a jab from Grabowski.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grabowski slips a jab from Bourque.
Bourque throws a series of strikes that have Grabowski backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Grabowski.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Bourque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grabowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Bourque lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grabowski at a distance.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
Grabowski throws a solid leg kick but Bourque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grabowski.
Sloppy strikes from Bourque. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grabowski counters with a body kick that stops Bourque in his tracks momentarily.
Bourque checks a low kick from Grabowski.
Bourque misses the jab.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bourque cracks Grabowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grabowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut.
Bourque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Grabowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski takes one on the button.
Grabowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grabowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Bourque misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
Grabowski misses with a wild combination.
Bourque connects with a nice looking jab.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bourque manages to avoid it.
Bourque throws a lazy uppercut
and Bourque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bourque finds it's way through Grabowski's defenses.
Bourque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Bourque lands a really nice looking cross but Grabowski seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Grabowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grabowski lands a two punch combo.
Bourque jabs at Grabowski's body.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bourque misses with a body shot
and Grabowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Grabowski slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque misses with the combination.
Grabowski misses with a looping left.
Grabowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bourque to score with a decent uppercut.
Grabowski throws out a loose jab but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Bourque lands a nice hook to Grabowski's body. Grabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bourque throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Bourque throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Bourque connects with a crisp jab.
Grabowski throws a low kick but Bourque moves out of range easily.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bourque at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws an overhand right that lands on Grabowski's shoulder, as Grabowski tries to avoid the shot.
Bourque scores with a shot to the body.
Bourque lands the left hand.
Grabowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabowski. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque misses with a hook.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Bourque misses.
Grabowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grabowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Bourque.
Well Bourque 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Eduardo's choice of entrance music: Numb. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
14 - 13 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo moves into the clinch.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee taking a breather.
Eduardo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Eduardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eduardo connects with a knee to the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eduardo can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Eduardo lands an elbow inside.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eduardo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eduardo misses with a body punch.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Eduardo is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to break free but Eduardo has control.
Eduardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eduardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eduardo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Eduardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eduardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Eduardo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eduardo digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Eduardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eduardo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Eduardo controls his hands.
Eduardo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eduardo lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eduardo.
Eduardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eduardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Eduardo lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Asher Lee has been cut.
Eduardo is stalling here.
Lee is looking to control Eduardo's arms but Eduardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Eduardo leaning against his opponent.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Eduardo.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eduardo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eduardo pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eduardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eduardo lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eduardo obliges.
Eduardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Eduardo.
Eduardo lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eduardo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Eduardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Eduardo.
Eduardo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eduardo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eduardo effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Eduardo.
Eduardo scores a nice knee to the body.
Eduardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eduardo.
Eduardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eduardo.
Eduardo drops Lee with a big knee straight up the middle! Lee is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Lee is rocked!
Lee circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Eduardo. Lee falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Eduardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Eduardo!
Carlos Eduardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bariles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bariles's entrance music is Thriller by Michael Jackson. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Bariles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xiao Hua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hua throws a sloppy head kick and Bariles moves out of range easily.
Hua is looking to slow Bariles down with leg kicks.
Bariles throws the left hand but Hua avoids the punch easily.
Bariles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hua lands a head kick!
It looks like Erik Bariles has been cut.
Hua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hua thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Bariles misses.
Hua throws an overhand right that lands on Bariles's shoulder, as Bariles tries to avoid the shot.
Xiao Hua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bariles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick and Bariles moves out of range easily.
Hua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bariles on the side of the head.
We've been told by Bariles's head coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua misses with a straight left.
Hua cracks Bariles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hua misses with a head kick.
Bariles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hua throws a head kick that misses.
Hua misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Bariles.
Hua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bariles's sensitive parts.
Hua throws a sloppy head kick and Bariles moves out of range easily.
Hua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bariles's head.
Bariles is rocked!
Bariles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Bariles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice combination there by Bariles.
Hua closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bariles out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xiao Hua!
Xiao Hua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Civilization. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
189 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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34
196 lbs
22 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Palahnuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahnuik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Palahnuik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palahnuik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Palahnuik which made him look bad.
Palahnuik misses with a leg kick.
Palahnuik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Palahnuik wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Palahnuik lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Palahnuik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palahnuik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Palahnuik looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palahnuik is able to avoid easily.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palahnuik misses with a looping left.
Palahnuik is looking to land body kicks.
Palahnuik wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palahnuik cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Palahnuik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a head kick.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palahnuik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Ike Turner has been cut.
Turner misses with a hook. Palahnuik ducked under it nicely.
Palahnuik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palahnuik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palahnuik keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Palahnuik pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is still trying to improve position.
Palahnuik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Palahnuik blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Palahnuik is keeping the position.
Palahnuik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Palahnuik avoids it.
Turner tries for a takedown but Palahnuik circles away easily
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Palahnuik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Palahnuik's knee but Palahnuik avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Palahnuik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palahnuik.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
A head kick misses from Turner.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palahnuik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palahnuik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palahnuik cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palahnuik tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Palahnuik walks into a jab.
Palahnuik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palahnuik wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik misses with a head kick.
Turner throws a right hand that Palahnuik ducks under and follows up with a left that Palahnuik also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Palahnuik.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Palahnuik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palahnuik jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palahnuik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Palahnuik misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Palahnuik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turner fakes the leg kick and cracks Palahnuik in the body.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palahnuik's waist but Palahnuik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Good leg kick by Palahnuik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Palahnuik.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner digs a good hook to Palahnuik's body.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palahnuik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palahnuik scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palahnuik to score with a decent uppercut.
Palahnuik scores with a jab.
Palahnuik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palahnuik throws a big shot that misses.
Pete Palahnuik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pete Palahnuik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Turner.
Palahnuik tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Palahnuik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palahnuik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palahnuik throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
That kick from Palahnuik tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palahnuik lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner throws a low kick but Palahnuik moves out of range easily.
Palahnuik is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Palahnuik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner counters with an inside leg kick.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Palahnuik - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palahnuik throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Palahnuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner tries for a takedown but Palahnuik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palahnuik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palahnuik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner cracks the inside of Palahnuik's front leg.
Palahnuik scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Palahnuik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Palahnuik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner moves forwards but Palahnuik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palahnuik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turner avoids the head kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palahnuik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palahnuik slips under a jab from Turner.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turner wants to take a breather but Palahnuik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Turner.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palahnuik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palahnuik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ike Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Palahnuik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palahnuik advances to half guard.
Turner tries to roll over but Palahnuik keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palahnuik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turner!
Palahnuik with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turner is looking to escape.
Turner tries to hold on but Palahnuik postures up.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Palahnuik has a good base and remains in mount.
Palahnuik content just to control the position here.
Palahnuik tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Palahnuik has a good base and remains in mount.
Turner tries to lock up and control but Palahnuik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palahnuik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ike Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palahnuik content just to control the position here.
Palahnuik prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
Turner has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Palahnuik's lack of action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner punching from the bottom.
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!
Palahnuik is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
Pete Palahnuik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palahnuik slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pete Palahnuik.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palahnuik, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Palahnuik!
Pete Palahnuik took some time post fight to say the following; 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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41
270 lbs
44 - 19 - 0 |
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38
277 lbs
28 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque connects with a body shot.
Olhoffer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourque plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bourque tries to bum rush Olhoffer with a series of wild strikes but Olhoffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourque has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourque lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Olhoffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olhoffer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olhoffer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olhoffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olhoffer throws out the jab.
Bourque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olhoffer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Olhoffer counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque throws a push kick but Olhoffer slaps the foot to one side.
Bourque falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olhoffer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourque misses with a left hand
and Olhoffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olhoffer swinging wildly here.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Olhoffer avoids it well.
Olhoffer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Olhoffer there.
Bourque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bourque moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olhoffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourque. Olhoffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olhoffer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olhoffer slips under a jab from Bourque.
Bourque scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Bourque.
Bourque thuds a left hand into Olhoffer's body.
Olhoffer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque connects with a looping right hand.
Olhoffer slips a straight right by Bourque.
Bourque's corner calls for a 1-2. Bourque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bourque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olhoffer's head backwards.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Olhoffer swinging wildly here.
Olhoffer misses with a double jab
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olhoffer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Olhoffer throws a combination that misses
and Bourque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bourque drops Olhoffer with a beautiful combination! Olhoffer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bourque is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque throws a right hand that misses
and Olhoffer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olhoffer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olhoffer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olhoffer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Olhoffer misses.
Olhoffer misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olhoffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Bourque catches Olhoffer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Olhoffer does no damage.
Bourque connects with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Bourque defending well as Olhoffer loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olhoffer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Olhoffer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Bourque looks to land a right hand but Olhoffer moved out of range.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Olhoffer moves away and avoids it.
Bourque lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Olhoffer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque looks to land a right hand but Olhoffer moved out of range.
Olhoffer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourque.
Nice defenses there by Olhoffer.
Bourque throws a good cross that connects.
Bourque takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bourque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olhoffer misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Olhoffer there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olhoffer throws a right and a left that Bourque avoids nicely.
Olhoffer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olhoffer throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Olhoffer misses its intended target.
Bourque throws the kick towards the body but Olhoffer avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Bourque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bourque scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olhoffer doesn't seem bothered though.
Olhoffer lands a nice looking body shot.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bourque connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Olhoffer lands.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olhoffer moves out of range of the body kick.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Olhoffer is just out of range.
Olhoffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque tries a head kick but it misses.
Olhoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olhoffer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Timothy Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Olhoffer throws a combination that misses
enabling Bourque to counter with a crisp jab.
Olhoffer misses with a body shot.
Bourque slips under a jab.
Bourque throws a good cross that connects.
Ray Olhoffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Olhoffer.
Bourque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque takes one to the side of the head.
Timothy Bourque's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Olhoffer. Those never looked like landing.
Olhoffer takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Olhoffer misses with a few strikes there.
Bourque plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olhoffer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a looping right.
Olhoffer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bourque lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olhoffer takes a step back to recover.
Olhoffer scores with a body shot.
Timothy Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Olhoffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourque bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bourque scores with a hook to the body. Olhoffer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque slips a straight right by Olhoffer.
Olhoffer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Olhoffer counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bourque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olhoffer.
Bourque cracks a nice hook into Olhoffer's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque misses with a series of wild punches.
Bourque throws a combination. Olhoffer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Olhoffer.
Well Bourque 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Bourque!
A victorious Timothy Bourque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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39
143 lbs
39 - 24 - 2 |
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140 lbs
37 - 20 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams feints and then cracks Simons III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simons III down.
Williams jabs Simons III to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III.
Simons III darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Simons III into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Simons III has the dominant position.
Williams tries to circle away but Simons III has him pinned against the cage.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Simons III has double underhooks.
Simons III wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simons III jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simons III working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simons III being controlled here, momentarily.
Simons III has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III working a defensive guard but Williams manages to pass into side control anyway.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to improve position but can't.
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simons III to his feet.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons III.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simons III closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons III manages to get himself to full guard.
Simons III seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
Simons III tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Simons III is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simons III slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simons III gets full guard.
Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simons III ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simons III drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simons III has Williams in his guard.
Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is looking for a triangle here but Williams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simons III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams decides to stand back up.
Williams cracks Simons III with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Simons III's front leg but catches the back leg as Simons III tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Williams misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III moves out of range of the strikes.
Simons III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Simons III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Simons III persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simons III takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Williams.
Simons III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Simons III.
Williams misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simons III looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Simons III looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simons III darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Simons III into the cage.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simons III is looking for a takedown.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Simons III has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Simons III has the dominant position.
Simons III prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Simons III fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams wants to break free but Simons III has control.
Simons III tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Simons III back against the cage.
Simons III gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simons III wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Simons III is out of range.
Simons III darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Simons III into the cage.
Simons III drags the fight down to the ground.
Simons III is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Simons III is trying to hold Williams in close to prevent damage but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams stands up from half guard.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons III gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Simons III throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simons III slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Williams misses.
Simons III moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simons III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simons III somewhat.
Simons III shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to get to half guard.
Simons III gets back to half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Simons III defending well.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Simons III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simons III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simons III bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Simons III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simons III's guard.
Simons III controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stays in close to Simons III's body and controls the position.
Williams trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Simons III might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Simons III bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Simons III looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simons III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams stuns Simons III with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams checks a low kick from Simons III.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Simons III.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Williams.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Simons III checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good shot there by Williams.
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams tests Simons III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simons III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams!
Simons III tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Simons III gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Simons III is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simons III regains half guard.
Simons III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simons III.
Simons III looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Simons III's legs - danger averted.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Simons III's closed guard. He's half up but Simons III has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Simons III pivots and extends the arm, Williams falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Simons III! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Simons III!
An out of breath John Simons III thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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