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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Villa Lobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa Lobos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bom Senso - Seu Jorge (Tim Maia cover) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Villa Lobos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villa Lobos counters with a single leg into guard. Sobral didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Villa Lobos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Villa Lobos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobral is keeping the position for now.
Villa Lobos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sobral dives on top into guard.
Villa Lobos looking for subs off his back but Sobral has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sobral wants to take a breather but Villa Lobos is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villa Lobos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villa Lobos defends it well.
Villa Lobos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Villa Lobos has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Villa Lobos keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Sobral is pushing down on Villa Lobos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Villa Lobos is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobral has managed to sneak the leg through.
Villa Lobos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobral pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sobral trying to mount his opponent but Villa Lobos defends it.
Villa Lobos tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
Sobral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sobral lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobral wants to free his trapped foot but Villa Lobos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobral is keen to just control but Villa Lobos is a slippery customer.
Villa Lobos tries to get to full guard but Sobral has control of the leg.
Sobral has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sobral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villa Lobos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villa Lobos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villa Lobos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Villa Lobos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Villa Lobos looking to pass the guard.
Villa Lobos landing with the ground and pound.
Villa Lobos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos has gone for a leg lock! Sobral slips out almost immediately though and dives into Villa Lobos's guard.
Sobral sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Villa Lobos's guard.
Villa Lobos is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Villa Lobos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sobral has cracked it and Villa Lobos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sobral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Machida has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Machida misses.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machida is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to control but Machida wriggling away.
Machida holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Machida cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida with a hook.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Machida.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
Johnson moves out of range as Machida strikes.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chinzo Machida 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chinzo Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Machida throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to control Machida's arms but Machida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chinzo Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machida 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chinzo Machida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Grinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Aldrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldrin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Next Episode - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog e Nate Dogg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy The Grinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Aldrin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldrin scores with a one two! The Grinn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aldrin's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aldrin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Grinn slips a straight right by Aldrin.
Aldrin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Grinn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldrin defends well and The Grinn ends up having to push Aldrin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Grinn wants to break free but Aldrin has control.
Aldrin breaks from the clinch.
The Grinn dodges the punch combination from Aldrin.
The Grinn drops his hands momentarily and Aldrin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldrin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Grinn is rocked!
Aldrin throws a monster overhand right that drops The Grinn! Aldrin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Aldrin!
Robert Aldrin is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Robert Aldrin 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 Dani Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delone Braune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dani Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delone Braune!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Angelo.
Angelo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Angelo.
Angelo moves to clinch but Braune breaks away
and Braune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angelo throws a head kick but Braune moves out of range.
Angelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelo throws a head kick but Braune moves out of range.
Braune feints a jab promting Angelo to slip. Braune then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Angelo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Angelo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angelo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Delone Braune has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Angelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braune looks to land a combination but Angelo avoids it well.
Angelo tries to clinch up.
Angelo throws a sloppy head kick and Braune moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle, before Angelo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Braune's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Angelo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dani Angelo!
A very excited looking Dani Angelo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War MachineTwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War MachineTwo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MachineTwo slips under a jab from Laoka.
Laoka clinches.
Laoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MachineTwo working hard to break the clinch.
MachineTwo can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka misses with a knee strike.
Laoka tries to land knees in the clinch but MachineTwo avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laoka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MachineTwo looks winded!
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like War MachineTwo has been cut.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MachineTwo blocks it with crossed arms.
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to MachineTwo's face.
MachineTwo trying to control the position but instead, Laoka has worked for underhooks and has pushed MachineTwo into the cage.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka lands a nice knee to the body.
Laoka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from MachineTwo fails to land.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MachineTwo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka has MachineTwo pressed against the cage, preventing MachineTwo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
MachineTwo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MachineTwo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laoka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MachineTwo can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on MachineTwo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MachineTwo is trying to break the clinch but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to MachineTwo's face.
MachineTwo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Laoka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo misses with the head strike.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laoka working MachineTwo over with knees to the body.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka scores with a nice hook to the head.
MachineTwo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MachineTwo misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
MachineTwo tries to land a front kick but Laoka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laoka throws a push kick but MachineTwo slaps the foot to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MachineTwo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but MachineTwo avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
MachineTwo manages to break the clinch.
MachineTwo throws an overhand right that lands on Laoka's shoulder, as Laoka tries to avoid the shot.
MachineTwo checks a low kick from Laoka.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MachineTwo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laoka is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from MachineTwo misses the target.
Laoka avoids the body shot from MachineTwo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War MachineTwo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MachineTwo misses the shot to the body.
Laoka misses the shot to the body.
Laoka throws a body kick that misses.
Laoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by MachineTwo.
Laoka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laoka moves away from the strike by MachineTwo.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. MachineTwo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MachineTwo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka throws a jab when MachineTwo was well out of range.
MachineTwo throws a shot from downtown. Laoka moves away and avoids it.
Laoka moves into the clinch.
Laoka looking to throw knees to the head but MachineTwo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MachineTwo working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laoka.
Katsu Laoka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka prevents MachineTwo from breaking the clinch.
Laoka tries to land knees in the clinch but MachineTwo avoids the damage to the body.
Laoka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MachineTwo trying to control the position but instead, Laoka has worked for underhooks and has pushed MachineTwo into the cage.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MachineTwo.
MachineTwo tries to break the clinch but Laoka is controlling the position.
Laoka scores a nice knee to the body.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MachineTwo blocks it with crossed arms.
Laoka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MachineTwo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MachineTwo looking to slow down the pace here.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka looking to throw knees to the head but MachineTwo is blocking nicely.
Laoka prevents a body shot from MachineTwo.
MachineTwo tries to stall but Laoka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
MachineTwo has had enough of the clinch but Laoka keeps him there for the moment.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
Laoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MachineTwo.
Laoka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka lands a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges.
Laoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MachineTwo can do to turn this around?
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to MachineTwo's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MachineTwo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks it.
Laoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MachineTwo is defending well for now.
Laoka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka connects with a knee to the head.
MachineTwo can't break the clinch.
MachineTwo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laoka scores with a knee to the head.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War MachineTwo's cut.
That's time! Laoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Laoka avoids the head kick by MachineTwo.
MachineTwo throws a solid leg kick but Laoka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MachineTwo.
Laoka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Laoka.
MachineTwo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MachineTwo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laoka wants to clinch up but MachineTwo keeps it at a distance.
MachineTwo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laoka.
MachineTwo looks to throw the jab but Laoka is out of range.
MachineTwo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MachineTwo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MachineTwo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MachineTwo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MachineTwo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laoka can pounce on him.
MachineTwo misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
Laoka clinches up with MachineTwo and pushes him back against the cage.
MachineTwo is trying to force a seperation but Laoka has the dominant position.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but MachineTwo blocks with his arms.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
MachineTwo is trying to break the clinch but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
MachineTwo is looking to break free of the clinch but Laoka has double underhooks.
MachineTwo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka lands a big knee to the head and MachineTwo goes down! Laoka pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsu Laoka!
A relieved looking Katsu Laoka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Smith is not content to let Silva control the position.
Smith wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Silva advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith can't escape the position.
Silva cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pain that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva 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.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Silva trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bobby Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Bobby Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobby Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Bobby Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.
Smith prevents a body shot from Silva.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is rocked!
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Silva off his feet! Silva tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuukka Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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26
353 lbs
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25
293 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuukka Mauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbossa with a jab.
Mauler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mauler 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mauler throws a front kick that sends Barbossa stumbling back into the cage.
Barbossa looks winded!
Mauler with a jab.
It looks like Xavier Barbossa has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mauler.
Mauler gets a double leg takedown into Barbossa's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mauler drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mauler seems to have locked his on tight now - Barbossa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mauler, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tuukka Mauler!
A very excited looking Tuukka Mauler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Xavier Barbossa was interviewed post fight and said 'i want a rematch immediatly so i can knock this bums head off i promise all of you i will put him out cold on his back on the canvas next time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quentyn Martell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quentyn Martell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martell throws a body punch but Urajoke moves out of range.
Martell throws a shot to the body.
Urajoke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Urajoke has gone for a leg lock! Martell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Urajoke's guard.
Martell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martell trying to control but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
Martell passes into half guard.
Martell controlling the pace.
Martell trying to control from half guard but Urajoke is working away.
Urajoke trying to hold on to Martell's head to control him but Martell postures up.
Urajoke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Martell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Urajoke!
BOOM! Martell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Martell cracks Urajoke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Urajoke wants to control but Martell is having none of it.
Martell controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urajoke is bucking up trying to escape but Martell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Martell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Urajoke working to try and regain half guard.
Martell trying to control but Urajoke is having none of it.
Urajoke is working to get back to half guard.
Martell looking to control but Urajoke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Urajoke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke wants to get back to his feet.
Martell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Urajoke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martell cracks Urajoke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martell looking to control but Urajoke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martell lands a heavy elbow.
Martell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Urajoke hang on?
Urajoke tries to hold on but Martell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Urajoke?
Martell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martell lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Urajoke tries to lock up and control but Martell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urajoke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martell pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentyn Martell 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.
Urajoke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Urajoke tries to bum rush Martell with a series of wild strikes but Martell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urajoke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martell.
Martell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urajoke.
Urajoke lands with an uppercut that bounces Martell off the cage and back into range.
Martell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urajoke checks a leg kick nicely.
Urajoke misses with a double jab.
Haha Urajoke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Urajoke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell scores with a body shot.
Urajoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martell counters with a low kick, right behind Urajoke 's knee.
Urajoke staying out of range there.
Martell scores with a leg kick.
Martell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martell misses with a body kick.
Urajoke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Martell - just one landing.
Quentyn Martell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell takes a swing at Urajoke's ribcage but misses.
Martell misses the jab.
Martell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urajoke misses with a double jab.
Urajoke connects with a looping right hand.
Martell catches Urajoke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urajoke throws a combination that misses
and Martell counters with an outside leg kick.
Martell swats away the attempt to clinch by Urajoke.
Martell throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Martell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martell throws the kick towards the body but Urajoke avoids it.
Quentyn Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Urajoke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martell. That's going to slow Urajoke down.
Martell looks to throw the jab but Urajoke is out of range.
Martell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urajoke.
A telegraphed right hand from Martell misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martell.
Urajoke tries for a takedown but Martell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martell connects with a looping right hand.
Martell slips a jab and a cross from Urajoke.
Urajoke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martell.
Urajoke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martell tries to avoid it but Urajoke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martell to the ground. Martell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haha Urajoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martell throws a looping overhand right but Urajoke ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Martell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Urajoke blocks a jab.
Urajoke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentyn Martell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Martell cracks the inside of Urajoke's front leg.
A combination from Urajoke does no damage.
Urajoke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martell cracks Urajoke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urajoke manages to avoid it.
Martell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Martell lands with a nice body kick.
Martell misses with an uppercut
and Urajoke counters with a series of strikes. Martell will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell lands a right hook to the body.
Martell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urajoke moves away.
Martell swings for the body but Urajoke moves out of range.
Martell with a jab.
Martell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martell connects with a leg kick. Urajoke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell connects with a right hand. Urajoke shakes it off.
Martell lands a jab to Urajoke's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martell takes a swing at Urajoke's ribcage but misses.
Urajoke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quentyn Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urajoke is looking to clinch.
Urajoke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urajoke's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Martell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Urajoke. Those never looked like landing.
Martell tried to score with a low kick but Urajoke checks it.
Martell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martell slips a jab and a cross from Urajoke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Urajoke misses.
Urajoke walks into a straight right hand from Martell.
Martell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell lands the left hand.
Urajoke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martell counters with a nice body shot.
Martell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urajoke's calf.
Urajoke blocks a jab.
A big left from Martell misses.
Martell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urajoke. That did some damage!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urajoke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haha Urajoke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Martell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentyn Martell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentyn Martell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dirty deeds done dirt cheap AC/DC. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mercer!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mercer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Mercer is defending well.
Mercer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mercer taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Mercer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mercer defending against the ground and pound.
Mercer prevents Barnett from moving into mount.
Mercer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnett is controlling him well.
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mercer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnett has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett misses with the ground and pound.
Mercer is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Mercer dodges the ground and pound from Barnett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control the position but Mercer is working away.
Barnett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mercer parries the strikes from Barnett easily there. Barnett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mercer to escape.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Mercer pushes Barnett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've been informed that Mercer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mercer is not content to let Barnett control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mercer is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is looking to get back to his feet here but Barnett is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mercer's back.
Barnett has got his arm under Mercer's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mercer has spun round into Barnett's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Barnett 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.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett 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.
Barnett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mercer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnett.
Mercer stops a takedown attempt from Barnett.
Barnett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mercer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mercer after a bit of a struggle.
Mercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnett controls his hands.
Mercer pulls Barnett into guard.
Mercer wants to stand up but Barnett is controlling him.
Mercer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett stops Mercer from standing up.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Barnett prevents Mercer from getting back to his feet.
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mercer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Mercer in his guard.
Mercer forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barnett to get to his feet.
Barnett looks for a takedown but Mercer sprawls well.
Barnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mercer counters with a shoot takedown. Barnett fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Mercer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mercer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barnett is on him like a limpet, forcing Mercer back against the cage.
Mercer is working for takedown but Barnett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mercer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnett blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mercer manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Mercer decides to stand back up. Mercer steps back and let's Barnett get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Barnett.
Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mercer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mercer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnett tries to score with some ground and pound. Mercer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnett trying to control the position but Mercer is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mercer counter with a right hand.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt
and Mercer counters with a shoot takedown. Barnett fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer wants to stand but Barnett is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnett looking to control.
Mercer wants to stand and escape but instead Barnett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Mercer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
Mercer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barnett off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercer pinned against the cage. Mercer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Barnett misses with a takedown
and Mercer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barnett to stand up.
Barnett fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett misses with a takedown
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. Barnett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barnett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mercer with a jab.
Barnett is rocked!
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Barnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Barnett has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stu Mercer!
Stu Mercer very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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