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BFE - 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano Thao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thao comes into the arena with Sabotage by Beastie Boys blaring out of the sound system. Almeida has chosen Rock You Like a Hurricane as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mano Thao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thao scores with a nice strike.
Thao throws a sloppy body shot
and Almeida counters with a shoot takedown. Thao fights it but they end up in guard.
Thao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Almeida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almeida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Almeida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida stands and throws Thao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Almeida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Almeida is working Thao over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thao tries to get out of the position.
Almeida scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thao to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida cracks Thao with a big elbow.
Almeida misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Almeida in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Almeida scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Almeida crashes against the mat.
Thao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Almeida is controlling him well.
Thao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Almeida working the strikes but Thao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Almeida.
Thao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Almeida.
Thao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Almeida on the ground.
Almeida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Almeida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almeida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almeida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Almeida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Almeida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thao tries to kick Almeida off but Almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Almeida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Almeida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Almeida working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Almeida there.
Almeida is keen to just control but Thao is a slippery customer.
Almeida trying to mount his opponent but Thao defends it.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Thao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Almeida.
Almeida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thao is trying to stand back up but Almeida is controlling him
Almeida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida is nestled in close to Thao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Almeida wants to control but Thao is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Almeida lands a nice short elbow.
Almeida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Almeida 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.
Almeida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almeida misses with a head shot. Thao uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almeida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Almeida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thao stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Thao.
Almeida gets the takedown into side control.
Almeida misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thao is not content to let Almeida control the position.
Almeida working the ground and pound.
Almeida scoring with punches and elbows.
Thao is rocked!
Almeida working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Thao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida lands a strong strike to the head of Thao. That's dazed him! Almeida looking to finish here. Thao is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Almeida lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Almeida!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Almeida 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Anthony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
179 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
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186 lbs
26 - 14 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodney Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blake throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anthony counters with a straight right hand.
Blake lands a jab to the nose.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anthony lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthony. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Anthony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anthony.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a sloppy body shot
and Blake counters with a right hand to 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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blake breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Anthony.
Anthony thuds his shin into the meat of Blake's side.
Anthony throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Blake swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Anthony.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Anthony has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Blake looks for the body kick but Anthony saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blake.
Anthony will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blake thuds his right hand into Anthony's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anthony takes one to the side of the head.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Anthony's defenses.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake keeps Anthony at a distance using the push kick.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anthony doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anthony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthony.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Anthony to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Blake.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake throws a leg kick but Anthony moved away.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Good exchange - Anthony coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blake.
Anthony is rocked!
Blake throws a hook but Anthony avoids it easily.
Anthony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blake rather than just go for the knockout.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Blake.
Anthony is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Anthony tries to get into range but Blake steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Anthony! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Blake scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Blake!
Rodney Blake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Maximus Meridius has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Meridius.
Meridius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meridius is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Meridius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
Meridius tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meridius scores with a nice body kick.
Meridius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris avoids the head kick by Meridius.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meridius.
Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Meridius moves away and avoids it.
Meridius has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Meridius throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Harris misses.
Meridius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a right and a left that Meridius avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Harris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meridius. Harris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Harris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meridius. Harris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harris looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Meridius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius lands with a nice combination. Harris backs away looking to recover.
Meridius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Meridius moved out of range.
Meridius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Meridius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meridius checks a low kick from Harris.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Meridius.
Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meridius.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meridius.
Meridius throws a nice head kick!
BOOM! Meridius lands a beautiful left hook that drops Harris. Harris tries to recover but Meridius is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Harris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dincht comes to the cage accompanied by Fanfare. Compton has chosen I'm A Man Of Constant Sorrow as his entrance music. Zell Dincht is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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164 lbs
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34
167 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Compton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dincht looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Compton is fending him off so far but Dincht persists. Nope, Compton circles away and we're back to standing.
Dincht moves away from the strike by Compton.
Dincht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dincht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Dincht.
A punch combination from Compton misses.
Compton throws a hook but Dincht blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Compton.
Dincht connects with the punch.
It looks like Bill Compton has been cut.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Compton lands with an overhand left.
Compton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Compton throws a hook but Dincht avoids it easily.
Compton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Dincht swings for the body but Compton moves out of range.
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!
Dincht dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Compton. That did some damage!
Dincht closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dincht lands in his opponent's guard.
Dincht stops Compton from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht looking to pass the guard.
Dincht is looking to work some ground and pound but Compton has wrist control.
Compton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dincht is controlling him.
Compton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dincht throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Compton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dincht is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Compton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Compton has escaped and now he's on top!
Dincht looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Compton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dincht is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Compton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dincht looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dincht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zell Dincht just wasn't active enough.
Compton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Compton avoids the body shot from Dincht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton dodges the punch combination from Dincht.
Dincht swings for the body but Compton moves out of range.
Dincht changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Compton tries to avoid it but Dincht manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Compton to the ground. Compton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dincht looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Compton moves out of range as Dincht strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dincht.
Dincht is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Compton's half guard.
Compton wants to get back to his feet.
Dincht is looking for a kimura here.
Compton is trying to stand back up but Dincht is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Compton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dincht is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Compton sees it coming and defends easily.
Compton is trying to stand.
Dincht content to control rather than advance.
Compton won't allow Dincht to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dincht thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Compton's head.
Compton is trying to stand up here but Dincht is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dincht is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Compton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dincht.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Compton's cut.
That's time! Dincht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dincht cracks Compton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Compton clinches up with Dincht and pushes him back against the cage.
Compton looking to stall.
Compton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dincht tries for a takedown. No joy.
Compton working aggressively here.
Dincht has had enough of the clinch but Compton keeps him there for the moment.
Dincht takes an elbow to the temple.
Dincht has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Compton uses from the top position.
Dincht is pulling down on Compton's head to control his posture.
Compton preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton wants to stand but Dincht is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dincht trying to control the position.
Dincht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Compton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Compton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dincht catches Compton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dincht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Compton but Compton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dincht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Compton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton rushes Dincht and presses him up against the cage.
Compton looking to slow down the pace here.
Compton tries to work over Dincht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dincht tries for a takedown but Compton manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dincht tries to pull guard but Compton won't allow it.
Dincht wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dincht is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Compton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Compton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Compton checks a leg kick.
Dincht walks into a straight right hand from Compton.
Compton takes one to the side of the head.
Dincht closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Compton to the mat! Compton manages to get full guard.
Compton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dincht dives into side control.
Compton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Compton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dincht in side control, throwing shots but Compton defends.
Compton wants to get back to his feet.
Dincht throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Compton is pushing Dincht's head away, looking to escape. Dincht manages to hold on to the position though.
Dincht is looking to take a break and control but Compton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dincht tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dincht throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dincht throws an elbow but Compton slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Dincht are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dincht 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.
Compton sneaks out the side door and pushes Dincht away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dincht lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dincht shoots in but Compton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dincht counters with a nice double leg into side control. Compton won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bill Compton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Compton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dincht throws a nice inside leg kick.
Compton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dincht.
Dincht throws a leg kick but Compton checks it.
Compton forces Dincht back against the cage and clinches.
Compton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Compton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dincht drops down looking for an ankle pick but Compton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Compton throws a combination. Dincht tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Compton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Compton drops his hands momentarily and Dincht takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dincht misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Compton blocks the low kick.
Dincht dives in for a single leg takedown but Compton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zell Dincht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Compton tries to break the clinch but Dincht is controlling the position.
Compton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Compton lands an elbow inside.
Compton lands an elbow that stopped Dincht in his tracks for a moment.
Compton is trying to break the clinch but Dincht has him pressed against the cage.
Dincht is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Compton is defending well.
Dincht blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Compton.
Compton is pressed up against the cage. Dincht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Compton down to the mat. Compton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bill Compton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Compton misses with a body kick.
Dincht throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Compton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Compton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Compton tries to clinch there but Dincht circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton misses with a few strikes there.
Compton misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Dincht misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Compton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dincht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dincht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dincht throws an off balance right hand
enabling Compton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dincht takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Compton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bill Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dincht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Compton throws a leg kick but Dincht moved away.
Compton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Compton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dincht. That did some damage!
Dincht stuns Compton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton tries to close the distance and clinch but Dincht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dincht throws a sloppy body shot
and Compton counters with a nice body kick.
Bill Compton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dincht misses with a lunging right hand
and Compton counters with a good, hard body kick but Dincht shrugs it off.
Dincht dodges the punch combination from Compton.
Compton tries to bum rush Dincht with a series of wild strikes but Dincht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Compton tries to clinch but Dincht moves out of range.
Zell Dincht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dincht looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Compton.
A big left from Dincht misses.
Compton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Compton connects with a solid leg kick.
Compton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dincht paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Compton throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dincht throws a leg kick but Compton moved away.
Dincht checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dincht lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dincht tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dincht misses with a body shot.
Bill Compton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
Compton misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dincht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dincht prevents Compton from getting back to his feet.
Compton keeping moving, preventing Dincht from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Compton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dincht 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Dincht!
A very excited looking Zell Dincht 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamont has chosen Twisted Nerve as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronco Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster lands a really nice looking cross but Lamont seems unphased.
Lamont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buster avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Buster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lamont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buster swivels and escapes.
Buster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamont.
Bronco Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
Buster scores with a kick to the body.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buster but Buster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lamont takes one to the chin there.
Lamont doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lamont avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lamont knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lamont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster trying to control from half guard but Lamont is working away.
Lamont blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buster.
Buster is just content to waste time from the top position. Lamont takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Buster is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamont has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster throws a strike but Lamont rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buster pulls Lamont in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamont is one step ahead there.
Lamont throws a strike but Buster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont has control of Buster's left arm, preventing Buster from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buster content to stall in guard here.
Buster wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Buster won't allow Lamont to sweep him here.
Buster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buster preventing the sweep.
Buster postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont 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.
Buster postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Buster throwing strikes but missing.
Lamont is trying to keep Buster in close.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buster trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronco Buster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buster throws a push kick but Lamont slaps the foot to one side.
Lamont slips a straight right by Buster.
Nice sprawl there from Buster as Lamont shoots in.
Buster lands a leg kick that knocks Lamont off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Buster. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lamont.
Buster swings for the body but Lamont moves out of range.
A big right from Lamont misses.
Lamont fails to land the takedown.
Bronco Buster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaise Lamont.
Buster misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Buster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont lands with an uppercut that bounces Buster off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Buster.
That kick from Buster tenderised Lamont's leg. Lamont is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buster moves into range and clinches up with Lamont.
Lamont taking a breather.
Lamont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamont prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamont misses with some punches.
Lamont swings wildly with an uppercut but Buster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buster manages to break the clinch.
Buster swings for the body but Lamont moves out of range.
Buster moves into the clinch.
Lamont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster wants to clinch.
Lamont on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buster throws a low kick but Lamont avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buster misses with a wild body shot.
Buster misses with a body punch
and Lamont counters with a straight right hand.
Buster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lamont missing with a left hand there. Buster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buster fails with the takedown
and Lamont counters with a one-two to the body.
Lamont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buster swivels and escapes.
Buster wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont lands a right hook to the body.
Buster thows a body shot but no joy.
Buster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lamont.
A clash of legs there as Lamont blocks the low kick.
Buster scores with a shot to the body.
Buster misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lamont counter with a right hand.
Lamont shoots in and bounces Buster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throws an elbow that misses. Buster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lamont's guard. Nice move by Buster!
Buster throws an elbow that misses. Lamont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buster's guard. Nice move by Lamont!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamont wanted to stand there but Buster had control of the position.
Lamont preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Bronco Buster will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Buster feints and as Lamont raises his hands in defense, Buster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamont is keeping the position for now.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buster postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Buster throws an elbow that misses. Lamont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buster's guard. Nice move by Lamont!
Lamont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buster's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamont accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buster is pulling down on Lamont's head to control his posture.
Lamont throws a big right hand that misses.
Buster trying to keep a closed guard but Lamont is proving a slippery customer.
Lamont connects with a couple of short punches.
Lamont throws a strike but Buster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buster's guard.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster is trying to control the position but Lamont postures up.
Lamont with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamont pushing down on Buster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lamont trying to control the action but Buster is working from the bottom.
Lamont thows a huge punch but Buster dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buster is trying to get back to full guard.
Buster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronco Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buster's head.
Lamont landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buster's head.
Buster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lamont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buster wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster is looking for a sweep. Lamont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lamont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lamont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lamont scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamont sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buster defending well though.
Buster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lamont.
Buster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamont.
Buster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont is working Buster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buster wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaise Lamont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buster 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blaise Lamont!
Blaise Lamont 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 Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke has chosen never gonna stop as his entrance music. Harold Buck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck lands a lovely overhand right.
Funke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buck lands a nice looking body shot.
Buck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funke at a distance.
Buck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funke's coach down at Facebreaker Academy : Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Funke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Buck needs to keep his hands up - Funke had a free shot at his head there.
Funke misses the shot to the body.
Funke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buck gets caught flat footed, as Funke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Funke is surviving well by controlling Buck's body position as best he can.
Funke is squirming around, avoiding Buck's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buck jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Funke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Funke and Buck has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Funke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buck misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Buck tries to stand but Funke is controlling his head.
Funke is trying to improve his position.
Buck wants to control but Funke is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Funke can't do much from the bottom here.
Funke gets back to half guard.
Funke gets full guard.
Funke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funke looking for a guillotine here but Buck defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buck trying to control but Funke is working from the bottom.
Buck drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Funke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buck has Funke in his guard.
Funke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funke defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke distracts Buck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buck is trying to keep Funke in close.
Buck is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Funke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Funke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buck's head.
Funke wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Buck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buck seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Buck has his foot on Funke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funke works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Harold Buck will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Funke misses with a straight left.
Funke misses with a body shot.
Funke works over Buck's head and body with a nice combination.
Buck misses with a double jab.
Funke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
Buck misses the shot to the body.
Buck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buck scrambles back to his feet.
Funke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buck misses with a hook. Funke ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Buck. Those never looked like landing.
Buck throws a jab when Funke was well out of range.
Buck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Harold Buck has been cut.
Buck connects with a body shot that sends Funke's belly button to the back.
Buck throws a good cross that connects.
Harold Buck is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funke takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buck misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Buck.
Buck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funke.
Buck thows a body shot but no joy.
Buck lands a head shot.
Buck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buck misses with a looping right.
Funke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buck counters with a right hand to the body.
Buck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Funke lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funke.
Nice takedown defense from Funke. No joy for Buck on that attempt.
Funke avoids the body shot from Buck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cody Funke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Buck or perhaps it was just good defense by Funke which made him look bad.
Buck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funke.
Buck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buck avoids the body shot from Funke.
Funke clobbers Buck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Funke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Funke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buck somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke lands a really nice looking cross but Buck seems unphased.
Funke lands with a nice body punch.
Funke throws the kick towards the body but Buck avoids it.
Funke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buck tries to sprawl but Funke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buck is looking to control Funke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buck avoid being mounted?
Buck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buck's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke chips away with some ground and pound.
Buck working for submissions but it's allowed Funke to get to half guard.
Buck is refusing to be controlled, as Funke sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck is defending against the submission attempts here by Funke.
Funke is nestled in close to Buck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buck actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Funke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Buck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Buck loads up on a big right hand but Funke slips the punch.
Funke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Funke scoring with punches and elbows.
Funke tries to score with some ground and pound. Buck controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Buck struggling a bit here.
Buck is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Buck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Funke's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Funke there.
Buck tries to roll over but Funke keeps him under control.
Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funke is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funke working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is looking for a sweep. Funke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buck is working hard here to advance position.
Funke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Funke seems to be looking for submissions.
Buck gets back to full guard.
Buck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funke postures up and lands a big shot to Buck's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke stays in close to Buck's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buck's head.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funke wants to pass the guard but Buck is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buck trying to keep a closed guard but Funke is proving a slippery customer.
Buck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funke!
Funke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke is sitting in close to Buck's body. Buck has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Funke is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Funke is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Buck.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harold Buck!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Surfer Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis comes into the arena with Bark at the moon blaring out of the sound system. Dude has chosen The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
178 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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32
175 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Surfer Dude!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
Dude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dude pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude thumps Dennis with a low kick.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt
and Dude counters with a straight right hand.
Dude pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dude jabs Dennis right on the nose. Dennis blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dude counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Dude is pressed up against the cage. Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dude down to the mat. Dude avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dude looks to land a combination but Dennis avoids it well.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dude tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dude to the ground. Dude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Dude moves out of range.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dude.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dude counters with a straight right hand.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense.
Dude paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dude misses with a right hand
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Dude fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dennis being controlled here momentarily.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dude is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis won't allow Dude to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dude has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Seventh House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Surfer Dude.
Dude lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dennis at a distance.
Dennis shoots in but Dude avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dude moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dennis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dude throws a nice looking combination but Dennis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dennis scores with a takedown into Dude's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dude wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surfer Dude dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dude lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Dude misses.
Dude throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Dennis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dude counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dennis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dennis looks for a takedown but Dude sprawls well.
Dude stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dude wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude throws an off balance right hand
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Dude fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennis trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dennis throws a big right hand that misses.
Dennis forces his way into half guard.
Dude is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dude manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dennis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dude is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dude has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude wants to get up but he can't break Dennis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jorge Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
Dennis controlling Dude's posture.
Dennis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dennis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis has his foot on Dude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dude works his way back into a safe position though.
Dude looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Dude pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Dennis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dude turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dennis blocks the body kick.
Dude stuffs the takedown attempt from Dennis. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet.
Dude wants to land a leg kick but Dennis is out of range.
Dennis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dennis moves out of range as Dude strikes.
Dennis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dennis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dude scores with a shoulder strike.
Dude tries to throw a body punch but Dennis avoids it by throwing Dude back against the cage.
Dennis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dude pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dennis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dude to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dude lands a right hand.
Dude lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dude tries to work over Dennis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.
Dennis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dude is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Dude.
Dennis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
A short right from Dude on the inside.
Dennis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dude works on Dennis's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dude.
Dude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Dennis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dude scores with a shot to the side of Dennis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dude.
Dennis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dennis is rocked!
Dude pushes Dennis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Dennis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dude scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dude dips a shoulder and cracks Dennis with a mighty uppercut! Dennis falls back against the cage and Dude unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dennis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dude screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surfer Dude!
During a confident post fight interview, Surfer Dude thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jorge Dennis had this to say: 'Bom, o que eu tenho a dizer é que Ice Man está de parabéns, tive alguns problemas nos meus treinamentos, mas não é desculpa ele é realmente bom e merece o cinturão.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozuma Obata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hijack The Terrorist Group - Hijack. Kanne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Cry For Me Argentina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
186 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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33
175 lbs
28 - 20 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozuma Obata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obata throws a sloppy head kick and Kanne moves out of range easily.
Obata lunges at Kanne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kanne's hand.
Obata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Obata moves out of range as Kanne throws a body kick.
Kanne is looking to clinch.
Kanne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanne throws a shot from downtown. Obata moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Obata's head coaches at Ceiba Video Games that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obata checks it well.
Obata moves in looking to clinch but Kanne pushes him off.
Obata throws a combination. Kanne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Beasty Kanne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obata throws an overhand right that lands on Kanne's shoulder, as Kanne tries to avoid the shot.
Obata throws an overhand right that lands on Kanne's shoulder, as Kanne tries to avoid the shot.
Kanne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kanne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Kanne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obata with a nice cross.
Obata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obata scores with a hook to the body. Kanne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Kanne.
Obata is looking to slow Kanne down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Obata.
No joy there for Kanne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Obata.
Obata lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Kanne misses.
Kanne tried to score with a low kick but Obata checks it.
Kanne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kanne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obata has closed the distance and engaged Kanne in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kanne breaks from the clinch.
Kanne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch but Obata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obata misses with a low kick.
Obata tries to clinch but Kanne moves out of range.
Kanne tries to clinch but Obata moves out of range.
Obata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanne.
Obata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kanne fails to land with a series of punches.
Obata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanne circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obata. Kanne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Obata misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanne.
Obata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Kanne. Those never looked like landing.
Obata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kanne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obata. Obata obviously looking to wear him down.
Obata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obata misses the body punch
and Kanne counters with a straight right hand.
Kanne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obata throws out the jab.
Kanne misses with a two punch combination.
Kanne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kanne misses
and Obata counters with a body kick.
Obata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obata is looking to clinch but Kanne is avoiding it.
Obata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Obata.
Kanne looks winded!
Obata dodges the punch combination from Kanne.
Obata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanne. Kanne obviously looking to wear him down.
Kanne tries to bum rush Obata with a series of wild strikes but Obata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obata misses with a double jab.
Kanne fails to land with a series of punches.
Obata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanne's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozuma Obata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beasty Kanne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kanne moves out of range of the body kick.
Obata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanne.
Kanne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kanne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obata throws a front kick aimed at Kanne's knee but Kanne avoids it well.
Kanne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obata manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kanne.
Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanne misses with a two punch combination.
Obata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obata tries to clinch up.
Kanne slips under a jab from Obata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Obata.
Kanne checks a leg kick.
Kanne avoids the head kick by Obata.
Obata lands a nice shot that snaps Kanne's head back.
Beasty Kanne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obata scores with a body shot.
Obata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozuma Obata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Obata.
Obata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanne wants to clinch.
Obata connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obata rushes Kanne and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obata tries to work over Kanne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Obata.
Obata has a couple of punches blocked by Kanne.
Obata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanne's elbow.
Obata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obata is keeping busy.
Obata misses with a punch to the body.
Kanne prevents a body shot from Obata.
Obata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne struggles to land a body shot inside as Obata controls his hands.
Obata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obata lands a shot to the body.
Obata misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Obata.
A nice left hand lands by Obata.
Obata pushes Kanne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obata digs a right hand into Kanne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanne's gas tank.
Kanne misses with a body punch.
Obata cracks Kanne with a nice body shot.
Kanne is breathing heavily.
Obata blocks an uppercut.
Kanne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obata struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanne controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Obata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obata tries a body shot but Kanne blocks it.
Obata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanne lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanne lands a left hand.
Obata misses with a body punch.
Obata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozuma Obata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beasty Kanne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Obata lands a body shot.
Ozuma Obata is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Obata finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obata avoids the head kick by Kanne.
Obata walks into a jab.
Kanne checks a leg kick nicely.
Obata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obata scrambles back to his feet.
Obata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kanne slips a jab and a cross from Obata.
Kanne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obata.
Kanne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obata tries to bum rush Kanne with a series of wild strikes but Kanne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obata digs a good hook to Kanne's body.
Kanne throws a series of punches but Obata moves out of range.
Obata has managed to clinch.
Kanne blocks a body shot from Obata.
Kanne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Obata.
Kanne can't find room to land a body shot as Obata controls the action.
Obata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obata swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obata lands with a left to the head.
Ozuma Obata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obata can't find room to land a body shot as Kanne controls the action.
Obata lands a right hand.
Kanne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obata tries to work over Kanne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanne taking a breather.
Obata tries a body shot but Kanne blocks it.
Obata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obata throws a nice looking combination but Kanne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obata misses with a kick to the body.
Kanne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Obata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne throws a front kick aimed at Obata's knee but Obata avoids it well.
Obata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kanne feints and then cracks Obata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obata down.
Kanne tries to land a leg kick but Obata saw it coming and moves away.
Kanne wants to clinch up but Obata keeps it at a distance.
Obata fails to land with a series of punches.
Obata works the jab nicely.
Obata keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Kanne.
Kanne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch but Obata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obata moves in looking to clinch but Kanne pushes him off.
Obata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Kanne blocks the leg kick.
Obata moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Kanne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kanne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obata lands a front kick.
Obata goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanne is looking to clinch but Obata is avoiding it.
Beasty Kanne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanne throws a leg kick
and Obata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozuma Obata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozuma Obata!
A victorious Ozuma Obata 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn has chosen Magic Carpet Ride as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvarez gets a double leg takedown into Washburn's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Washburn's attempts to control the action.
Washburn lands with some strikes.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but Washburn maintains control.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alvarez looks a forlorn figure.
Alvarez taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn lands a heavy elbow.
Washburn trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Washburn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Washburn controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Washburn controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez has an active guard here but Washburn has managed to pass into half guard.
Washburn slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Washburn there.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez has his hands clasped together around Washburn's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez won't allow Washburn to pass to mount.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Washburn 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.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Washburn's head to control him but Washburn postures up.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Washburn defends it easily.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Washburn has picked Alvarez up and slammed him! Alvarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Washburn manages to pass to side control!
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Washburn is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Washburn wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Washburn defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoban Washburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washburn.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Washburn misses with a body shot.
Washburn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Washburn blocks the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but instead Washburn has moved into half guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Washburn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez has a hand on Washburn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Washburn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Washburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here. Washburn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Washburn.
Washburn landing shots from mount.
Washburn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Washburn lands a big elbow.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Washburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez taking shots to the head.
Alvarez is rocked!
Washburn landing strikes from the mount and Alvarez is in trouble!
Washburn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez tries to hold on but Washburn postures up.
Hoban Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washburn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Washburn with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Washburn lands a big shot to the head and Alvarez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hoban Washburn!
After winning the bout, Hoban Washburn 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mannelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roth comes to the cage accompanied by Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Mannelly!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannelly cracks Roth with a good jab.
Mannelly misses with a body shot.
Roth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mannelly to the mat! Mannelly manages to get full guard.
Mannelly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mannelly keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Mannelly is pulling down on Roth's head to control his posture.
Patrick Mannelly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice body punch from Roth.
Mannelly stuffs the takedown.
Roth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannelly moves out of range as Roth strikes.
Mannelly slips a straight right by Roth.
Roth punishes Mannelly's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Roth misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mannelly.
Horrible takedown by Roth or perhaps it was just good defense by Mannelly which made him look bad.
Roth tries for a takedown but Mannelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth misses with a takedown attempt - Mannelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roth throws a front kick aimed at Mannelly's knee but Mannelly avoids it well.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mannelly misses with a straight right.
Mannelly throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mannelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mannelly cracks the inside of Roth's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mannelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roth's calf.
Nice straight punches there by Roth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roth.
Roth throws a push kick but Mannelly slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly throws out a loose jab but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mannelly tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Roth has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roth's head.
It looks like Daniel Roth has been cut.
Roth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a low kick as Roth jumps back.
Mannelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roth misses with a wild body shot.
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Mannelly slips the punch.
Mannelly throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Roth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mannelly misses with a two punch combination.
Mannelly misses the jab.
Mannelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
Mannelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mannelly.
Roth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mannelly.
Mannelly throws a head punch that misses.
Roth missing with knees to the body.
Mannelly tries a body shot but Roth blocks it.
Roth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mannelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mannelly takes a shot to the head.
Roth can't find room to land a body shot as Mannelly controls the action.
Mannelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Mannelly scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Roth.
Mannelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mannelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mannelly's elbow.
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!
Mannelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mannelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Mannelly tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mannelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roth lands a body punch.
Mannelly pushes Roth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mannelly tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Mannelly back against the cage.
Mannelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mannelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Roth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roth blocks a body shot from Mannelly.
Roth blocks a body shot from Mannelly.
Our sources have told us that Roth has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Mannelly fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mannelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mannelly's face.
Roth prevents a body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mannelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roth gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roth prevents Mannelly from improving his position.
Mannelly keeping hold of Roth's head, controlling as best he can.
Roth throwing shots but Mannelly is blocking nicely.
Roth stalling away here and it's allowed Mannelly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mannelly 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.
Mannelly trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roth manages to get himself to full guard.
Roth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mannelly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roth.
Roth can't do much from the bottom here.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Roth wants to improve his position but Mannelly is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Roth reverses the position - he's now on top in Mannelly's guard.
Mannelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth throwing strikes but missing.
Roth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roth throws a strike but Mannelly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mannelly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mannelly wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mannelly is looking to stand up but Roth won't let him.
Roth wants to sweep here but Mannelly controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Patrick Mannelly.
Mannelly throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.
Mannelly lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mannelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Roth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mannelly misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Mannelly.
Roth thuds his right hand into Mannelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mannelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.
Mannelly misses with a punch to the body.
Roth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mannelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth stalls.
Roth has a couple of punches blocked by Mannelly.
Roth tries to land knees in the clinch but Mannelly avoids the damage to the body.
Mannelly tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Mannelly back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mannelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Mannelly.
Roth trying to control the position but instead, Mannelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roth into the cage.
Mannelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Mannelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mannelly moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roth is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mannelly can't fight it off and eventually Roth manages to take the fight to the floor. Mannelly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mannelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roth trying to control but Mannelly is working from the bottom.
Roth postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mannelly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roth, into his guard.
Roth 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth is looking to sweep but instead, Mannelly has passed into half guard.
Roth is refusing to be controlled, as Mannelly sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Mannelly not doing much here.
Roth trying to control here.
Patrick Mannelly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mannelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Roth cracks Mannelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mannelly is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth lands a slapping body shot.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
Mannelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mannelly avoids the body shot from Roth.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mannelly's guard now.
Mannelly working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannelly is keeping the position for now.
Roth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mannelly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Mannelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mannelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.
Roth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mannelly manages to avoid it.
Mannelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roth checks the leg kick.
Mannelly wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Roth shoots in and bounces Mannelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mannelly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mannelly controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth wants to control from the top but Mannelly keeps moving.
Mannelly is pulling down on Roth's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patrick Mannelly wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mannelly throws a leg kick which misses Roth's front leg but catches the back leg as Roth tries to avoid it.
Roth thuds a left hand into Mannelly's body.
Roth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mannelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Roth's head.
Mannelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mannelly wants to clinch.
Mannelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mannelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Roth misses
and Mannelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roth misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roth scores with a body shot.
Roth takes a swing at Mannelly's ribcage but misses.
Mannelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mannelly walks into a stiff left hand from Roth.
Roth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roth lands a body shot.
Mannelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roth.
Mannelly tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mannelly.
Mannelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Roth misses with a body shot.
Mannelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Mannelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roth throws a shot to the body.
Mannelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mannelly tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Mannelly connects with a body shot that sends Roth's belly button to the back.
Roth shoots in but Mannelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Mannelly.
Mannelly connects with a body shot that sends Roth's belly button to the back.
Mannelly tries to land a leg kick but Roth saw it coming and moves away.
Mannelly lands with a nice body punch.
Roth dives in and grabs Mannelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mannelly pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth throws a right and a left that Mannelly avoids nicely.
Mannelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roth tries to land a front kick but Mannelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roth looks for a takedown but Mannelly sprawls well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mannelly wants to clinch.
Roth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patrick Mannelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth looks for a takedown but Mannelly sprawls well.
Roth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mannelly wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick Mannelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roth checks a low kick from Mannelly.
Roth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mannelly tries to score with a low kick but Roth moves his leg out of the way.
Mannelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mannelly cracks Roth with an open hand slap.
Mannelly tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Mannelly is predictable there
and Roth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mannelly.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mannelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Roth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mannelly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannelly. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roth.
Mannelly with a jab.
Mannelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Roth slams his shin into Mannelly's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly slips under a jab.
Mannelly swinging wildly here.
Mannelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mannelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mannelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannelly.
Mannelly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mannelly wants it to stay on the feet.
Roth looks to land a left hand but Mannelly moved out of range nicely.
Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mannelly.
Mannelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mannelly tries to score with a low kick but Roth moves his leg out of the way.
Mannelly misses with a straight left.
Roth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Mannelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roth. Mannelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roth looks for the body kick but Mannelly saw that one coming.
Mannelly tries to clinch up.
Roth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mannelly sprawls well initially but Roth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mannelly trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannelly is looking to improve his position.
Roth 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.
Mannelly controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Patrick Mannelly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roth misses the shot to the body.
Mannelly looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Mannelly tries to sprawl but Roth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Mannelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniel Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Mannelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mannelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roth winds up and cracks Mannelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly is trying to control but can't.
Mannelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mannelly.
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Roth trying to control but Mannelly is working from the bottom.
Mannelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mannelly wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mannelly wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Mannelly.
I think Mannelly 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mannelly!
Patrick Mannelly is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Patrick Mannelly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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