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UVT 248: Wednesday vs Garcia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Tanner Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomson Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner Jr comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - It's Time for War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Tanner Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomson Martin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner Jr tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tanner Jr wants to control but Martin postures up.
Tanner Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanner Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin controlling the action here.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tanner Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Martin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanner Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomson Martin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tanner Jr moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tanner Jr gets control of Martin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tanner Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tanner Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Tanner Jr is trying to keep Martin in close.
Tanner Jr looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Martin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanner Jr's guard.
Martin controlling the pace.
Tanner Jr is trying to control but can't.
Thomson Martin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner Jr swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin looks for a takedown but Tanner Jr sprawls well.
Tanner Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adrian Tanner Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomson Martin.
Martin blocks a head kick by Tanner Jr.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner Jr is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanner Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanner Jr shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanner Jr shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adrian Tanner Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner Jr moves into the clinch.
Tanner Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Tanner Jr is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Tanner Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tanner Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin prevents Tanner Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tanner Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanner Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tanner Jr is breathing heavily.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin stays in close to Tanner Jr's body and controls the position.
Martin works over Tanner Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomson Martin will probably get the nod.
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.
Tanner Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanner Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Tanner Jr pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanner Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Tanner Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanner Jr moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Tanner Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Tanner Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanner Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin dives in and grabs Tanner Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanner Jr pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Adrian Tanner Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomson Martin.
Tanner Jr shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tanner Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
Tanner Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Tanner Jr from controlling successfully.
Martin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanner Jr is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tanner Jr has passed into half guard!
Martin is controlling Tanner Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tanner Jr working Martin over with strikes.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin trying to get back to full guard but Tanner Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tanner Jr lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to reverse the position but instead Tanner Jr has taken his back - oops!
Martin trying to control the hands but Tanner Jr breaks the grip.
Martin tries to escape the position.
Martin looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
I really don't envy Martin right now.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to roll but Tanner Jr sticks to his back.
Martin trying to control the action but Tanner Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Tanner Jr keeps control of the position as Martin tries to break free.
Martin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tanner Jr gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Tanner Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanner Jr tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner Jr connects with a leg kick. Martin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanner Jr somewhat.
Tanner Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanner Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Tanner Jr pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tanner Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner Jr blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin shoots in but Tanner Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin avoids the head kick by Tanner Jr.
Tanner Jr misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Tanner Jr tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin is thwarting Tanner Jr's attempts to control the position.
Tanner Jr punching from the bottom.
Tanner Jr is trying to maintain the position but Martin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martin trying to advance position but Tanner Jr counters by regaining guard.
Martin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Martin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thomson Martin.
Tanner Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanner Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin dives in and grabs Tanner Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanner Jr pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Tanner Jr as Martin shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner Jr has managed to clinch.
Tanner Jr jumps guard but Martin stands there with Tanner Jr around his waist. Tanner Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner Jr jumps guard but Martin stands there with Tanner Jr around his waist. Tanner Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martin's face.
Tanner Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martin blocks it with crossed arms.
Martin wants to break free but Tanner Jr has control.
Martin tries for a takedown but Tanner Jr manages to get underhooks.
Martin jumps guard but Tanner Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanner Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanner Jr gets control of Martin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tanner Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tanner Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanner Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner Jr is retaining full guard.
Tanner Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomson Martin.
I think Martin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomson Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Eliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliott throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Obama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eliott's half guard.
Eliott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Obama tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Obama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eliott tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg.
Eliott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eliott.
Obama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obama staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliott tries to improve position but can't.
Obama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eliott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eliott down.
Eliott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obama landing strikes.
Eliott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obama trying to control the action but Eliott is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Obama trying to control the action but Eliott is working from the bottom.
Obama is trying to get an arm triangle but Eliott is defending well.
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eliott tries to buck Obama off but Obama is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eliott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliott is trying to get back to his feet.
Obama cracks Eliott with a big elbow.
Obama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eliott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Obama wants to control but Eliott is keeping him busy.
Eliott struggling a bit here.
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eliott, who protects the arm well.
Eliott takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to control the position but Eliott is working away.
Obama controls the position.
Eliott tries to buck Obama off but Obama is having none of it.
Obama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obama working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ground and pound from Obama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eliott, who protects the arm well.
Obama wants to control but Eliott is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temitope Obama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eliott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eliott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eliott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eliott scrambles back to his feet.
Eliott clinches up against the cage.
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richard Eliott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama throws a nice head kick!
Eliott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obama's guard.
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eliott is aware though and is defending well.
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Eliott from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eliott defends it easily.
Obama controlling the position.
Obama working for a triangle but Eliott defends it easily.
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eliott throws a big right hand that misses.
Obama is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Eliott rolls with it to try and escape but Obama cranks on the arm and Eliott is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Temitope Obama!
An out of breath Temitope Obama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Blimm moved out of range.
Blimm throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
Blimm defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aoki swings for the body but Blimm moves out of range.
Aoki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blimm misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki clinches.
Blimm misses with a punch to the body.
Blimm working hard to break the clinch.
Aoki taking a breather.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blimm misses with the combination.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blimm.
Blimm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blimm is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Blimm throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blimm is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Aoki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm lands a left and a right that send Aoki crashing to the mat, dazed. Blimm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blimm. Blimm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blimm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aoki is rocked!
Blimm avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Blimm finish him?
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki seems to have recovered his senses.
Blimm forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
Blimm working hard to break the clinch.
Blimm is trying to break the clinch but Aoki has him pressed against the cage.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blimm's elbow.
Aoki lands a knee to the body.
Blimm is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Blimm is trying to push Aoki away but Aoki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blimm working hard to break the clinch.
Aoki pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blimm postures up.
Blimm trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Blimm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blimm has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Blimm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aoki's guard.
Aoki 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blimm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blimm's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Blimm has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blimm is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki controls Blimm momentarily but Blimm frees himself.
Blimm wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Blimm looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Blimm is retaining full guard.
Blimm throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aoki is looking to slow Blimm down with leg kicks.
Aoki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blimm.
Blimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Blimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Blimm throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
Blimm catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aoki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blimm. That one must have hurt.
Blimm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki lands a really nice looking cross but Blimm seems unphased.
Blimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Blimm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Blimm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blimm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aoki.
Blimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Blimm's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blimm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blimm fails with the takedown.
Blimm checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm motions for Aoki to come forward. Blimm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Blimm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki throws a lazy head kick
and Blimm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobby Blimm is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki shoots in but Blimm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blimm slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby Blimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Blimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Masakazu Aoki's cut even more.
Blimm misses with a wild combination.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Blimm moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Blimm throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blimm.
Blimm looks for a takedown but Aoki sprawls well.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blimm throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aoki throws a push kick but Blimm slaps the foot to one side.
Blimm swinging wildly here.
Blimm dives in and grabs Aoki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes down on Blimm's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm misses with a kick to the body.
Blimm tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blimm needs to keep his hands up - Aoki had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aoki slips a straight right by Blimm.
Blimm misses with a wild combination.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Blimm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki drives through and clinches with Blimm against the cage.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Blimm avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blimm is trying to force a seperation but Aoki has the dominant position.
Blimm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Blimm is blocking nicely.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Blimm improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aoki thows a body kick. Blimm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blimm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki lands with a straight right. Blimm didn't see that one coming.
Blimm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blimm slips under a jab from Aoki.
Blimm misses with a low kick.
Blimm misses with a wild combination.
Aoki lands with a hook. Blimm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blimm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aoki - the referee stops the clock and Blimm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aoki. Blimm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Blimm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blimm gets caught flat footed, as Aoki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Blimm is retaining full guard.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aoki postures up in Blimm's guard and throws a big left but Blimm blocks it.
Blimm controlling Aoki's posture.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blimm's guard.
Blimm pushes Aoki off looking to stand but Aoki dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blimm trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blimm has hold of Aoki's hands but Aoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masakazu Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Blimm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Blimm is having none of it.
Blimm trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to control but Blimm is keeping him busy.
Blimm is looking to control Aoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blimm avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki wants to control but Blimm is keeping him busy.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blimm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blimm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blimm is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Blimm is keeping the position.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Bobby Blimm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blimm controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blimm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Masakazu Aoki!
A very excited looking Masakazu Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone has chosen Somebody's gonna get it as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
29 - 23 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tee Bone!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
O Neil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Bone misses with an uppercut.
O Neil lands a jab.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bone misses.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
O Neil throws a lazy right hand but Bone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Neil lands with a nice combination. Bone backs away looking to recover.
O Neil looks to land a combination. Bone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Neil misses with a straight left.
O Neil lands a nice hook to Bone's body. Bone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bone darts in looking for a takedown but O Neil gets double underhooks and turns Bone into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Neil.
Bone prevents a body shot from O Neil.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil blocking some punches.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Bone.
Bone leaning his opponent against the cage.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil gets through Bone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bone jumps guard and drags O Neil to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Neil is aware though and is defending well.
Bone is working an open guard so O Neil takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bone.
O Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
O Neil slips a straight right by Bone.
O Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Bone dodges the punch combination from O Neil.
Bone dodges the punch combination from O Neil.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
O Neil jabs at Bone's body.
Bone blocks a jab.
O Neil misses with a wild combination.
Bone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Neil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bone has time to react.
O Neil scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone shoots for a double leg takedown but O Neil sprawls well. He's pushed Bone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
O Neil cracks Bone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Neil lands a jab.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Neil misses with a combination
and Bone counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Neil won't be happy with that.
Bone has an Americana. O Neil didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bone is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tee Bone!
Tee Bone gave a mention to FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yan Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cyothen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyothen has chosen 7lions - one man symphony as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yan Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Cyothen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang ducks under a wild hook from Cyothen.
Cyothen scores with a sloppy right hand. Yang should have avoided that one.
It looks like Yan Yang has been cut.
Cyothen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cyothen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cyothen throws an off balance right hand
and Yang comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Cyothen stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Yang is on him like rabid pit bull! Cyothen slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yan Yang!
Yan Yang decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Carboni had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosmo Carboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carboni dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Carboni is working away.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carboni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Carboni.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Carboni tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Carboni wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking to control Carboni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Carboni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Carboni prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carboni thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Carboni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carboni tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Gracie trying to control but Carboni postures up.
Carboni throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Carboni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carboni stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carboni blocks a leg kick.
Carboni dances in with a quick combination. Gracie is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Carboni snaps Gracie's head back. Gracie stumbles backwards against the cage. Carboni steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gracie's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gracie just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cosmo Carboni!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelius Schultes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fowler comes to the cage accompanied by "On The Hunt" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. On his way into the cage it seems that Austin Fowler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Austin Fowler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Fowler!
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, Aurelius Schultes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schultes sprawls well. Schultes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fowler gets slowly back to his feet.
Schultes tries a low kick but Fowler avoids it.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but Schultes shows good takedown defense.
Schultes is looking to slow Fowler down with leg kicks.
Schultes throws a leg kick which misses Fowler's front leg but catches the back leg as Fowler tries to avoid it.
Fowler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Fowler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schultes avoids the body shot from Fowler.
Fowler shoots in for a double leg but Schultes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fowler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schultes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fowler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schultes landing strikes.
Schultes works to advance to full mount. Fowler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schultes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fowler is trying to escape the mount.
Schultes lands a big elbow - Fowler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fowler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aurelius Schultes!
Aurelius Schultes 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario comes to the cage accompanied by VHB - Freedom Fighter. Erwin Ontario has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erwin Ontario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ontario throws an off balance right hand
and Washburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ontario throws a looping overhand right but Washburn ducks down to avoid it.
Ontario looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erwin Ontario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ontario.
Washburn walks into a straight right hand from Ontario.
Ontario stuffs the takedown.
Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washburn moves away.
Ontario throws a hook to the side of Washburn's head but Washburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ontario takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washburn misses with a double jab.
Ontario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washburn moves away.
Ontario cracks Washburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ontario fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washburn on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ontario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washburn.
Ontario throws the left hand but Washburn avoids the punch easily.
Ontario swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Ontario throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ontario misses with an uppercut.
Washburn avoids the head kick by Ontario.
Ontario throws a jab but it's blocked by Washburn.
Ontario connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washburn. Washburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ontario loads up on a big right hand but Washburn slips the punch.
Ontario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washburn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ontario was covering up waiting for the punch and Washburn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Washburn forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is thwarting Ontario's attempts to control the position.
Ontario is trying to get back to full guard.
Washburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Ontario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ontario trying to control but Washburn postures up.
Ontario is not content to let Washburn control the position.
Washburn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Washburn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Washburn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ontario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ontario is looking for a sweep. Washburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ontario dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ontario just misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Ontario misses with a looping right.
Ontario feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ontario thumps Washburn with a low kick.
Ontario is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Washburn wants to clinch up but Ontario keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ontario is trying to defend but Washburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but Ontario defending well.
Ontario wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
Washburn slips a nice elbow through Ontario's hands, connecting with Ontario's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washburn passes into side control, despite Ontario's attempt to control the position.
Washburn scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Washburn grinds an elbow into Ontario's temple.
Ontario is not content to let Washburn control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod.
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.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ontario as he jumps to the side.
Washburn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ontario swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ontario.
Washburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ontario is trying to defend but Washburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn prevents Ontario from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ontario tries to kick Washburn off but Washburn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ontario tries to get to full guard but Washburn has control of the leg.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Ontario is working away.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Ontario is defending well.
Washburn wants to control but Ontario is keeping him busy.
Ontario is trying to stand.
Ontario trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ontario makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ontario.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washburn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Washburn regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ontario lands strikes from half guard.
Washburn wants to control but Ontario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoe Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ontario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washburn's head.
Washburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ontario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ontario's back!
Washburn looking for the choke from the back.
Washburn controlling well, preventing Ontario from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Washburn's arms.
Ontario is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ontario is trapped and Washburn is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ontario manages to reverse the position and now he's in Washburn's guard. Nice work there by Ontario.
Ontario scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn controlling Ontario's posture.
Ontario is looking to work some ground and pound but Washburn has wrist control.
Ontario will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ontario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washburn tries to strike from the bottom.
Ontario slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Washburn working a defensive guard but Ontario passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ontario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ontario throwing shots but Washburn is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Washburn moves out of range as Ontario strikes.
Ontario lands a nice looking body shot.
Washburn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ontario sprawls well initially but Washburn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Washburn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ontario pushes Washburn off looking to stand but Washburn dives back in and keeps control.
Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ontario keeps working.
Washburn working Ontario over with strikes.
Ontario is holding on to half guard well.
Washburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ontario is looking to control Washburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ontario avoid being mounted?
Washburn controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ontario but Ontario pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ontario misses with a kick to the body
and Washburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ontario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ontario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erwin Ontario is winning the standup battle so far.
Washburn wants to clinch.
Ontario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washburn.
Ontario loads up on a big right hand but Washburn slips the punch.
Washburn needs to keep his hands up - Ontario had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn walks into a left hand.
Washburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Ontario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn trying to control but Ontario is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn working some strikes from top position.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ontario not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ontario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing.
Ontario is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ontario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Erwin Ontario just wasn't active enough.
Ontario swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Ontario leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ontario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Ontario.
Ontario misses with a low kick as Washburn jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Ontario sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Ontario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ontario throws a leg kick
and Washburn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washburn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ontario clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ontario looking very determined here, making life difficult for Washburn.
Zoe Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, with Washburn on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ontario is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Washburn keeps control of the position as Ontario tries to break free.
Erwin Ontario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Washburn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ontario is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washburn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoe Washburn!
A victorious Zoe Washburn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Finn's choice of entrance music: Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Finn avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Finn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Finn lands.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finn connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Dos Santos scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Finn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finn goes for a double leg but Dos Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dos Santos continues to drive forward.
Rafael Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Finn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dos Santos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finn is trying to stick to Dos Santos's back but Dos Santos is turning into Finn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Finn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dos Santos.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Finn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Finn has wrist control.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Finn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Finn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finn lands with some strikes.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn controlling the pace for now.
Finn unloading with bombs!
Finn working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos is bucking up trying to escape but Finn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Finn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dos Santos is rocked!
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Finn is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finn to get the leverage.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Finn sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finn.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Finn keeps him under control.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finn.
Finn landing some decent shots from guard.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos wants to hit a switch here but Finn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dos Santos there!
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finn is working for an americana but Dos Santos has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Finn was thinking about the submission.
Finn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finn has managed to clinch.
Dos Santos manages to pull guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mickey Finn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dos Santos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Finn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Wednesday is just out of range.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wednesday lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Wednesday blocks a low kick nicely.
Wednesday misses with a two punch combination.
Wednesday circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wednesday lands a big uppercut and Garcia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garcia looks OK. Wednesday waves Garcia back to his feet!
Garcia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wednesday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Wednesday finish him?
Wednesday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wednesday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Wednesday misses the jab.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Wednesday should have avoided that one.
Wednesday looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wednesday lands with a right hand.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Wednesday counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Nice defenses there by Wednesday.
Wednesday is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Wednesday is out of range.
Wednesday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wednesday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia misses with a hook. Wednesday ducked under it nicely.
Wednesday misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wednesday's guard now.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garcia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wednesday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wednesday wants to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wednesday, who protects the arm well.
Wednesday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Wednesday is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Wednesday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Wednesday keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Wednesday trying to control from the bottom.
Wednesday is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in The Garcia Grappling Academy - Rio inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wednesday is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wednesday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Wednesday fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Wednesday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wednesday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wednesday slips a jab from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wednesday!
Garcia working away.
Garcia tries for a kimura but Wednesday is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia tries for a kimura but Wednesday is defending well.
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wednesday, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wednesday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Wednesday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wednesday is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount!
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
Garcia throwing strikes here but Wednesday is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Wednesday wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Wednesday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcelo Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Wednesday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Wednesday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Wednesday defends it.
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Wednesday wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Wednesday is defending well.
Wednesday gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wednesday connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Marcelo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wednesday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wednesday to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Wednesday dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Wednesday takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia cracks Wednesday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wednesday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooh!!! Wednesday has knocked Garcia down with a huge combo! Wednesday steps away and waves a wobbly Garcia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wednesday cracks Garcia with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Garcia falls to his knees and Wednesday doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Alpo Wednesday 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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